- Agency
- Mississippi State University Delta R&E Center
- Location
- Stoneville, MS
- Job Category
- Faculty Appointments, Full Time Positions
- Website
- https://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/cw/en-us/job/499668/assistant-associate-full-research-extension-professor
- Description
- Position Function: Mississippi State University is currently seeking qualified individuals for a research (75%) and Extension (25%) faculty position (non-tenure track) to conduct research and Extension in an area of pollinator health and/or pollinator ecology as it relates to agricultural crop production. The incumbent will be administratively responsible to the Delta Research and Extension Center, and will be a formal member of the Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology and Plant Pathology at the main campus in Starkville, MS. The candidate will also work closely with scientists from ARS/USDA, other universities and on-campus scientists. Instructions for Applying: Application must be submitted online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu. Applicants should submit the following documents: 1) curriculum vita; 2) academic transcripts (official transcripts will be required prior to offer to successful applicant); 3) cover letter including candidate’s interest, qualifications, and vision for the position; 4) three letters of reference, physical or digital to: Dr. Jeff Gore, Research Professor, Delta Research and Extension Center, 82 Stoneville Rd., P.O. Box 197, Stoneville, MS. jgore@drec.msstate.edu
- Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications: An earned Ph.D. in entomology or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher learning with a strong emphasis in apiculture. Individuals who are ABD (all but dissertation) will be considered. Acceptable candidate must have outstanding English verbal and written communication skills, experience with managing honey bees and agricultural production, statistics, and experimental design. Experience in grant writing and pursuit of extramural funding is required. The level of appointment and/or rank and salary will be commensurate to the individual's qualifications and experience.
- Job Number
- 157
- Contact Person
- Dr. Jeff Gore, Research Professor, Delta Research and Extension Center
- Contact eMail
- jgore@drec.msstate.edu