Tenure-Track Corn & Small Grains Agronomist

Career Placement; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant/associate/full professor in corn and small grain agronomy with a 70% research and 30% teaching appointment. The position starts Jan 1, 2027 and includes potential co-appointment as The Triplett Corn Promotion Board Professor.

The candidate will collaborate across departments and institutions to build a nationally recognized program and secure extramural funding.

Qualifications

• PhD in Agronomy, Crop or Soil Science or closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational abilities; ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop a nationally recognized research program in corn and small grain agronomy.
• Conduct research on cultural practices influencing corn and small grain production.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

PhD in Agronomy/Crop/Soil Science

Job description

Mississippi State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant/associate/full professor in corn and small grain agronomy with a 70% research and 30% teaching appointment. The position starts Jan 1, 2027 and includes potential co-appointment as The Triplett Corn Promotion Board Professor.

The candidate will collaborate across departments and institutions to build a nationally recognized program and secure extramural funding.