Assistant/Associate Professor, Dept. of Forest Products, Mississippi State University

The Forest and Wildlife Research Center/College of Forest Resources, Mississippi State University is seeking to fill a 9 or 12-month, Tenure-track, fulltime, Assistant/Associate Professor Position with research, teaching and service responsibilities in the area of Biobased Composites

Dept. of Forest Products, Mississippi State

Deadline: 2012/02/01

Essential Job Functions: participate in all aspects of the Forest Products Department research, teaching, and service program; teach undergraduate and graduate courses; assist in student advising, curriculum development, and other departmental responsibilities as appropriate; develop and conduct a nationally-recognized research program in forest products, wood science and technology with an emphasis on wood and biobased composites; advance the tripartite land-grant mission through collaborative efforts both within the University and abroad; pursue extramural funding through scientific-based grants and contracts; and provide professional service to both the University community and external stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. accredited Ph.D in Wood Science, Forest/Biobased Products or an allied scientific discipline

Application: All applicants must apply online through the MS State Jobs site, must complete the Personal Data Information Form, and will be required to submit a cover letter, resume, two letters of professional recommendation, and transcripts of all college work. Official transcripts will be required from the successful candidate.  Application reviews will begin February 1, 2012.

For more information, visit: https://www.jobs.msstate.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1327340104116