Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Small Impoundments/Reservoir) Aquaculture/Fisheries Center, University of Arkansas

About this Job

Aquaculture/Fisheries Center, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Pine Bluff, AR

Salary: 

Commensurate with and depending upon qualifications and experience. Annual and sick leave per University policy, group health, life, disability, and retirement benefits.

Closing Date: Saturday, March 31, 2012

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. The person selected must be committed to a productive research program and to contributing science-based management recommendations for farm pond and reservoir managers 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 within the department.

Arkansas has over 100,000 privately-owned impoundments that are managed for fisheries, wildlife and aesthetic purposes, as well as one of the highest angler participation rates 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.

How to apply:

Contact: Dr. Carole R. Engle, Chair/Director

Phone: +1 870 575-8523

Email: cengle@uaex.edu

http://www.uaex.edu/aqfi 

Submit a letter of application, resume, official transcripts and three letters of reference (sent from the references) to: Aquaculture/Fisheries Center; UAPB; 1200 North University Drive; Mail Slot 4912; Pine Bluff, AR 71601 The University now participates in E-Verify!