Assistant or Associate Professor - Aquaculture and Fish Health Management

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Company: University of Idaho

Location: Moscow, ID 83843

Description:

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number
F001294P

Internal Posting?

Recruitment Title
Assistant or Associate Professor - Aquaculture and Fish Health Management

Advertising Pay Range
$80,000 annually or higher depending on experience

Location
Moscow

Primary Division/College
College of Natural Resources

Primary Unit
Fish & Wildlife Sciences

Employee Category
Faculty

Classification Group Title
Regular Faculty

Position Control Number
3633

Suffix
00

Contingency Code
Not Applicable

FTE

1

Contract Basis
Academic Year

Anticipated Contract Start Date
08/11/2025

FLSA Status
Exempt

Tenure Tracking
Negotiable (must be justified)

Rank
Negotiable (must be justified)

Extension Type
Not Applicable

Administrative Appointment Type
Not applicable

Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable)

Position Responsibilities

Position Summary

This tenure track assistant, tenure track associate or tenured associate professor will conduct research in the fields of Aquaculture and Fish Health Management, publish such research in refereed journals, present findings at professional conferences, write columns in trade journals, and write and submit proposals to extramural agencies to fund this work. Rank and tenure are negotiable based on how the candidate meets the criteria outlined in the college bylaws.

The incumbent is expected to teach approximately 6-8 credits per year at the undergraduate and graduate level according to the needs of the department and as directed by the department head, focused primarily on aquaculture and fish health. The incumbent will advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students and supervise staff and postdoctoral fellows associated with the Aquaculture and Fish Health programs administered on-campus at the UI and within the Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI). The incumbent will provide oversight and supervision of the CNR Aquatic Animal Laboratory (AAL) and is expected to contribute to build a vibrant undergraduate program in aquaculture and fish health.

They are expected to develop collaborative relationships within the department, ARI, college and university, as well as with external entities in the Aquaculture and Fish Health fields. The incumbent is expected to participate in professional societies and conduct outreach and service activities such as workshops, grant and manuscript reviews, student recruitment, and other efforts that translate research findings to a diverse audience. They are expected to attend faculty meetings and participate in committees at the department, college and/or university level as directed by the department head and college Dean.

Unit/Department Summary

https://www.uidaho.edu/cnr/departments/fish-and-wildlife-sciences

Administrative Summary

N/A

Contingency Description

N/A

Teaching & Advising
45%

Scholarship & Creative Activity
45%

Outreach & Extension
5%

University Service & Leadership
5%

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Degree Required
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.

Required Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in Aquaculture, Fish Health, Fisheries, Biology, Natural Resources
  • Must be a current tenure track associate professor to qualify for the rank and tenure status of tenure track associate professor.
  • Must be a current tenured associate professor to qualify for rank and tenure status of tenured associate professor.
  • Experience competing for external funding
  • Experience publishing research in refereed journals
  • Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
  • Experience interacting with individuals through course instruction, problem solving, communication, and relationship building


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
  • Experience with verbal and written communication
  • Experience in statistical analysis and interpretation of data
  • Experience advising undergraduate students and mentoring graduate students


Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Posting Information

Posting Date
10/14/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is open until filled. Priority will be given to applicants who have submitted their materials by November 30th, 2024.

Applicants should submit
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Statement of research experience and interests
  • Statement of teaching experience and interests


Applicant Resources
https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
Uncertain

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