Position: Assistant Professor (Small Impoundments /Reservoir Management) Location: Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Appointment: Twelve month tenure track (30% teaching; 30% research; 40% extension) Qualifications: Ph.D. in Aquaculture, Fisheries or closely related field. Demonstrated ability to develop a productive research program related to managing small impoundments and reservoirs, to publish peer-reviewed publications, and to develop effective and innovative teaching techniques is required. A commitment to developing a dynamic research and extension program that has a strong impact on the state of Arkansas is required. Duties and Responsibilities: Arkansas has over 100,000 private-owned impoundments that are managed for fisheries, wildlife, and aesthetic purposes, as well as one of the highest angler participation rate in the U.S. The Aquaculture/Fisheries Center has statewide responsibility to provide research-based extension recommendations in the state of Arkansas for aquaculture, fisheries, small impoundments and reservoir management. The incumbent will develop a productive research program in these same areas and will be expected to produce science-based management recommendations. The incumbent will teach graduate and undergraduate courses in management of small impoundments and other fisheries subject areas. Personal Characteristics: The person selected for this position must be committed to a productive research program and to contributing science-based management recommendations for farm pond and reservoir owners in Arkansas. Must be committed to effective teaching. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholder groups. The individual must be willing and capable of developing effective working relationships across various fisheries and aquaculture disciplines with in the department. Salary: Commensurate with and depending upon qualifications and experience. Fringe Benefits: Annual and sick leave per University policy, group health, life, disability, and retirement benefits. To Apply: A letter of application, resume, official transcripts, and three letters of reference should be sent to: Dr. Carole R. Engle, Chairperson Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries, Mail Slot 4912 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 1200 N. University Drive Pine Bluff, AR 71601 TEL: (870) 575-8523 Closing date: Open until filled. ---- Position: Assistant Professor (Water Quality) Location: Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Pine Bluff, Arkansas Appointment: Twelve month tenure track (25% teaching; 75% research) Qualifications: Ph.D. in Limnology, Aquatic and/or Soil Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Aquaculture, or closely related field. D and a demonstrated ability to develop a productive research program in relevant to water qualitythe water and soil chemistry of plankton-dominated aquaculture production systems. Applicants must also demonstrate the ability (emphasis on water chemistry in plankton-based systems, ), to publish produce peer-reviewed publications, and to develop effective and innovative teaching techniques is required.. A commitment to developing a dynamic research program that has a strong impact on the state of Arkansas is required. Duties and Responsibilities: Arkansas is a leader in commercial aquaculture production in the U. S. The Aquaculture/Fisheries Center has statewide responsibility for aquaculture and fisheries to provide research-based solutions to problems faced by fish farmer stakeholder groups in Arkansas. The incumbent will develop a productive research program to improve management of water quality in aquaculture production systems, with an emphasis on pond production. The incumbent will teach graduate and undergraduate courses in water quality, limnology and related subject areas. Personal Characteristics: The person selected for this position must be committed to a productive research program and to contributing science-based management recommendations for Arkansas fish farmers. Must be committed to effective teaching. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholder groups. The individual must be willing and capable of developing effective working relationships across various fisheries and aquaculture disciplines within the department. Salary: Commensurate with and depending upon qualifications and experience. Fringe Benefits: Annual and sick leave per University policy, group health, life, disability, and retirement benefits. To Apply: A letter of application, resume, official transcripts, and three letters of reference should be sent to: Dr. Carole R. Engle, Chairperson Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries, Mail Slot 4912 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 1200 N. University Drive Pine Bluff, AR 71601 TEL: (870) 575-8523 FAX: (870) 575-4637 E-mail: [email protected] Closing Date: Open until filled.
