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The World Aquaculture Society

Assistant / Associate / Full Professor - Aquaculture and Fisheries

The World Aquaculture Society, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, us, 70873


Assistant / Associate / Full Professor - Aquaculture and Fisheries

Baton Rouge, Louisiana - USA

Full Time

Negotiable D.O.Q.

The School of Renewable Natural Resources (SRNR) is pleased to invite applications from emerging and established scholars for a tenure-track or tenured appointment. The appointment may be tenure-track at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, depending on qualifications and experience. All positions will have 12-month appointment with primary responsibilities in research (~60%) and teaching (~40%).Job Details

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in fisheries, aquatic ecology, aquaculture, or a related discipline with a focus on aquaculture. Areas of expertise could include reproductive physiology, disease ecology, genomics, nutrition, stock enhancement, or other areas of focus related to the conservation and production of aquatic species. Teaching duties include relevant courses in the aquaculture and fisheries undergraduate curricula and a graduate course based on expertise.Requirements

Successful candidates must hold a Ph.D. in a discipline appropriate to the field of research. Qualifications for these positions include strong potential or demonstrated excellence (as appropriate to career stage) in research productivity, a strong commitment to teaching, including mentorship and supervision, a commitment to service, and the ability to obtain internal and external funding for independent research. Collaboration with AgCenter researchers, extension specialists, and natural resource managers from state and federal agencies, private consultants, industry, and conservation groups is also expected.Contact Information

Louisiana State University Agricultural CenterC. Greg Lutzglutz@agcenter.lsu.edu2252230371https://www.lsuagcenter.comAll applicants must apply online at https://LSU.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU (or through Workday for internal applicants) by attaching:

A brief cover letter introducing the candidate, including training, skills, and research interests;A complete curriculum vitae including research, teaching, and service experience;A statement of anticipated research program interest and structure;A statement of teaching philosophy and identification of existing SRNR or new courses (undergraduate and graduate) the applicant could teach;Names and contact information for three people who can be contacted for letters of reference.Paper, faxed or e-mailed application materials will not be accepted, except that in lieu of attaching the reference letters online, they may be sent directly to:Dr. Allen RutherfordSchool of Renewable Natural ResourcesLSU AgCenterPhone: 225-578-4187Email: DRutherford@agcenter.lsu.eduWeb site: www.lsuagcenter.comThe LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity Employer.Post Date: 9/17/2024 1:57:19 PMClosing Date: 11/15/2024 12:00:00 AMAbout this company

Louisiana State University, located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (USA), is the state's flagship institution and most comprehensive university. Founded in 1853, LSU currently has an enrollment of 28,764 undergraduate and 4,755 graduate students in 235 academic fields of study. LSU is an R1 research institute with land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant designations and a world-class faculty that contributes to research, education, and service at an international level.The School of Renewable Natural Resources in the LSU AgCenter focuses on natural resource research, education, and service in conservation biology, fisheries, forestry, wetlands, and wildlife, with a faculty that studies a wide range of topics and species both nationally and internationally. SRNR consists of approximately 25 faculty members, 280 undergraduate students, and 50 graduate students. SRNR has B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degree programs in Renewable Natural Resources with nine areas of concentration, including six accredited by the Society of American Foresters.

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