Assistant Professor of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

Assistant Professor of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

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Announcement Number: FAC - VA - 26024.
Contact:
Scott Powell,
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Classification

Title:

Assistant Professor of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering.
Department:
Land Resources & Environmental Sciences, College of Agriculture/MAES.

Start Date:

Preferred August 2026.

We invite applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor position focusing on agricultural process engineering for value‑added agricultural products. The recipient will lead a nationally recognized research program and support a new degree program in Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering.

55% research (MAES), 35% teaching (COA), 10% service.
Value‑added agriculture seeks to transform raw commodities into higher‑value products, expanding market opportunities, and fostering economic vitality in Montana. Responsibilities include conducting cutting‑edge research on fiber use, high‑value commodity transformation, and food systems engineering for Montana‑produced commodities, as well as developing and teaching courses for the new degree program.

• PhD degree in agricultural engineering or a closely related engineering field by the start date.
• Demonstrated potential for research achievement in value‑added agricultural product design and engineering.
• Evidence of strong communication of research, including peer‑reviewed publications.
• Demonstrated potential for teaching, effective mentoring and training of students, employees, or early‑career professionals.

• Record of conducting innovative research that advances fundamental understanding of value‑added agricultural product design and engineering.
• Demonstrated potential to secure funding via successful grant proposals.
• Demonstrated ability and interest to work collaboratively across disciplines and take on leadership roles in interdisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students with differing backgrounds.

• Help MSU continue to provide outstanding teaching, scholarship, engagement, and service in meeting the goals of the MSU Strategic Plan.
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Possess effective interpersonal skills, interacting collegially with faculty, students, and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrate commitment to integrating the experiences of faculty, students, and stakeholders in collaborative research, teaching, engagement, and service.

Screening of applications will begin on November 17, 2025
; applications are accepted until an adequate applicant pool is established. This position is not eligible for new sponsorship.

To apply, submit the following documents (required):

• A cover letter (two‑page limit) addressing each required and preferred qualification.
• A statement of past research accomplishments and vision for future research (two‑page limit).
• A statement of teaching philosophy, including mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students (two‑page limit).
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Contact information for four professional references.

Montana State University is an equal‑opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status. MSU provides veteran preference in compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act. To claim veteran preference, complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

Exempt.