TITLE: Assistant Professor of Aquaculture Technology and Management
DEPARTMENT: College of Agriculture, Community and the Sciences
REPORTS TO: Chair of School of Aquaculture and Aquatic Science
EFFECTIVE DATE: Position will Remain Open until Filled
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time Faculty 12 Months Tenure Track
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB: The School of Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences in the College of Agriculture, Community and the Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track position titled Assistant Professor of Aquaculture Technology and Management. This is a full-time, 12-month appointment with 75% research and 25% teaching responsibilities. The primary mission of the School of Aquaculture is to integrate research, teaching, and extension functions to enhance aquaculture development in Kentucky, the U.S., and the World. This position will support stakeholders who include small-scale and minority farmers and urban farmers in Kentucky. The candidate will report to the Chair of the School of Aquaculture.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: The Assistant Professor of Aquaculture Technology and Management is a tenure track position at Kentucky State University in the College of Agriculture, Community and the Sciences within the School of Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences. This Ph.D. level position will lead research projects in the field of aquaculture technology. The successful candidate will assist in teaching excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels. This position will support stakeholders who include small-scale and minority farmers and urban farmers.
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OTHER DUTIES: The position will conduct other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. in Aquaculture or Engineering or related area from an accredited college or university is required at the time of appointment. The applicant should have documented experience in research, and/or outreach related to aquaculture. Teaching experience is recommended. Documented evidence of individual and collaborative research and an ability to develop grants is needed. Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to interact with diverse audiences are required.
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Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa
KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform. The College of Agriculture, Community, and the Sciences strives for inclusive excellence and is interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to this effort through their research, teaching, and/or Extension programs.
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