Join Our Team: Assistant/Associate Professor - Aquaculture Production

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Assistant/Associate Professor to join our School of Fisheries, Aquaculture & Aquatic Sciences at Auburn University. As an aquaculture production specialist, you will play a key role in advancing our research and instructional programs in aquaculture production. This is a 9-month, tenure-track position with a focus on research (80%) and instruction (20%).

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and conduct research programs in aquaculture production, with a focus on attracting extramural funding and publishing research findings
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in aquaculture production and related areas
• Mentor graduate students and provide academic advising to undergraduate students
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to develop and implement research programs
• Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, including students, faculty, and industry stakeholders

Requirements:

• Earned Ph.D. in aquaculture, engineering, or related field at the time of employment
• Publication record in aquaculture production research
• Potential to attract extramural funding
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues across disciplines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Postdoctoral training
• Research area that complements existing School faculty
• Experience mentoring graduate students

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and interdisciplinary team
• Support for professional development and research endeavors
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• Letter of interest
• Current Curriculum Vitae
• Reprints of up to three articles
• Statement on teaching philosophy
• Statement on research philosophy
• Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. Questions concerning the advertised position should be directed to Dr. Allen Davis, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected].

Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

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