This search is still open despite the deadline. Also, although
advertised as a "fish pathologist", this opportunity has a broad
scope including fish diseases, health, immunology, physiology, ecology, etc.
Please forward this announcement to interested candidates.
Thanks.
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The Department of Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures at Auburn
University is seeking candidates for the position of
Assistant/Associate Professor. The expected start date for this
position is August 16, 2008. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities: This is a 9-month, tenure track position (40%
instruction, 60% research). The successful candidate will be
responsible for the development of an active, extramurally funded
research program in diseases of aquatic animals. Areas of interest
include but not limited to fish pathology, physiology, immunology,
virology, and disease diagnostics. Teaching responsibilities include
instruction of an undergraduate/graduate course in Fish Anatomy and
Physiology and contribute to histopathological diagnosis of fish
diseases for the Southeastern Cooperative Fish Disease
Laboratory. In addition to teaching and collaborative research, the
successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in the
Southeastern Fish Disease Project and the day-to-day activities of
the laboratory. The individual will work with state and federal
agencies and participate in in-state and out-of-state training of
biologists through Short courses and distance education. Service to
the department, college, university and profession are expected.
Minimum Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include an earned PhD
in aquatic animal health, microbiology, aquatic sciences or related
field by the position start date. Candidates with a DVM degree and
experience in fish health will also be considered. Candidates must
have documented experience and/or evidence of the ability to function
as a successful teacher at both the graduate and undergraduate
levels. Demonstrated skills and knowledge of fish anatomy, histology,
and fish diseases is expected. Candidates must possess excellent
interpersonal skills to effectively interact with diverse audiences
and demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in
English. The candidate selected for the position must be able to
meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the
time appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally
for the proposed term of employment.
Desired Qualifications: Desired qualifications include documented
productivity as measured by peer-reviewed publications and
demonstrated leadership for independent research. American Fisheries
Society, Fish Health Section Fish Health Inspector and/or Certified
Fish Pathologist certification is highly desired.
Application: Salary commensurate with qualifications and
experience. Applicants must submit a letter of application,
curriculum vitae, copies of all transcripts, and the names, phone
numbers and email addresses of four references to:
Dr. Covadonga Arias, Search Committee Chair
Department of Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures
217 Swingle Hall
Auburn University, AL 36849
Phone: 334.844.9215
Fax: 334.844.9208
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Only complete application packages will be considered. The search
will continue until the position is filled, but to ensure
consideration for the position, applicants are encouraged to apply by
January 15, 2008. The expected position start date is August 16, 2008.
The University: Auburn University is a land-grant institution with a
student enrollment of more than 23,500. The University provides
instruction in approximately 70 academic departments and supports
graduate research and public service programs of a broad scope. The
University is located in the city of Auburn in east-central Alabama
near the metropolitan areas of Montgomery and Birmingham, Alabama,
and Columbus and Atlanta, Georgia.
The Department: Information can be found at www.ag.auburn.edu/fish/.
Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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Alan Wilson - Assistant Professor
Auburn University - Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures
www.wilsonlab.com - 334.844.9321 - [EMAIL PROTECTED]
