Asst/Assoc Prof Pond Mgmt & Aquaculture Exten

TITLE: Assistant/Associate Professor of Pond Management and Aquaculture Extension (Tenure Track)

DEPARTMENT: School of Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences

REPORTS TO: Chairperson, School of Aquaculture 

CLASSIFICATION: Faculty-12 months

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD

STANDARD WORK HOURS: 40 hours per week

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time 

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Assistant/Associate Professor of Pond Management and Aquaculture Extension is a tenure track position in the School of Aquaculture and Aquatic Science at Kentucky State University in Frankfort, KY. The position is to provide innovative leadership for the Aquaculture Extension program. This is a full-time, 12-month appointment with 60% extension, 25% teaching, and 15% research responsibilities. The candidate will report to the Chair of the School of Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences.

The primary mission of the School of Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences is to integrate research, teaching, and extension functions in support of aquaculture in Kentucky, the U.S., and the World.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• The Assistant/Associate Professor of Pond Management and Aquaculture Extension will administer and coordinate ongoing aquaculture extension programs within the School of Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences and conduct a program on pond management for food and/or recreation. 
• They will develop a program relevant to stakeholders of small farms and underserved populations in Kentucky. 
• They will develop training materials on managing small impoundments and engage both KSU and UK extension agents throughout the state. 
• They will develop and teach undergraduate courses in Pond Management and Fisheries Management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Subject Matter Expertise:

• Subject matter expertise in pond management for food and recreation.
• Subject matter expertise in fisheries management.
• Experience managing ponds for food and recreation. 
• Knowledge of trends and developments in pond management and aquaculture.
• Knowledge of extension mission, history, organization and methods.

Extension

• Work closely with KSU research investigators and extension personnel to develop materials for aquaculture extension (videos, fact sheets, presentations, demonstrations, site visits, web site, etc).
• Understanding diversity of curriculum design, development, for extension stakeholders.
• Administrative capacity to organize extension programming among aquaculture investigators and their staff, and with extension agents throughout the state.
• Administrative capacity to develop and initiate extension projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Engage and work closely with key personnel in industry.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines with colleagues.
• Collaborate with colleagues at 1890 institutions, other land grant and non-land grant institutions, USDA and state agencies, and other professionals to enhance aquaculture extension.
• Develop and maintain project budgets and submit written progress reports.
• Disseminate results through publication of extension articles, fact sheets, professional presentations, and refereed journal articles.

Teaching

• Develop and teach courses in pond management and fisheries management, and other areas as deemed appropriate by the School.
• Familiarity with effective teaching strategies for diverse learning styles, including active and experiential learning methods.
• Understanding diversity of curriculum design, development, for undergraduate students.
• Proficiency in using educational technologies and software tools to enhance teaching and learning.
• Advise undergraduate students pursuing credentials in aquaculture.
• Mentor graduate students to develop and conduct research projects resulting in professional presentations, written theses, and manuscripts.

Research

• Ability to adapt novel technologies to pond management.
• Develop grant proposals and compete for funding to support an active research, extension, and teaching program.
• Knowledge of research techniques, methods and procedures.
• Ability to properly design and perform experiments or demonstrations.
• Ability to interpret and analyze data accurately.
• Knowledge of data presentation and organization methods and techniques.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: 

OTHER DUTIES: 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Ph.D. in Aquaculture, Fisheries, Biology, Agriculture, Extension, or related degree with six (6) years of related experience (an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered).

The minimum qualifications for appointment to the faculty in the rank of assistant professor, in academic areas where the doctorate is the terminal degree, include the following:

• Possession of the master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a related field and two years of full-time study beyond the master’s degree or its equivalent (a minimum of 45 semester credits).
• Two years of full-time teaching experience in an institution accredited by one of the accrediting agencies recognized the US Dept. of Education (or its equivalent as determined by the academic unit/division, the unit supervisor, the
• appropriate Dean, and the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs). The terminal degree may substitute for experience.
• Potential for professional growth and achievement.
• .

The minimum qualifications for appointment to the faculty in the rank of associate professor include the following:

• Possession of the earned doctoral degree or its equivalent.
• Evidence of professional achievement.
• Potential for further professional growth and achievement.
• Five years of full-time teaching experience in an institution accredited by one of the accrediting agencies recognized by the US Dept. of Education (or its equivalent as determined by the academic unit/division, the unit supervisor, the appropriate Dean, and the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs).

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Work is often performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Travel throughout the state, must be able to operate a motor vehicle and travel long distances, periodic airline travel and overnight stays may be required.
• May be exposed to some hot or cold weather, occasionally requires heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 pounds.
• May need to work some nights and weekends.
• Field work may occur in ponds, and on stakeholder farms.

APPLICATION

Please apply online via the KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY website and submit the following application materials:

• Cover Letter (2-page max)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Official transcript
• Professional statement that reflects the philosophy of Extension (2-page maximum)

Internal Candidates are Encouraged to Apply

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.