• Job Description

  Req#: R0045371

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  Type of Position:

  Research

  
  Workstudy Position:

  No

  
  Job Type:

  Regular

  
  Work Shift:

  Sponsorship Available:

  No

  
  Institution Name:

  University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

  
  The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty.

  For more than 140 years, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has worked to create an environment that inculcates learning, growth and productivity while affording a basic need to its students – a chance to advance.

  The 15:1 student to teacher ratio makes it possible to maintain a learning environment with close interaction between students and faculty while challenging curricula encourage our students to seek and fulfill their potential.

  You can excel in your chosen field of study through a curriculum of Certificate and Associates degree programs, more than thirty Undergraduate programs, Master’s degree programs and a Doctorate program in Aquaculture/Fisheries. You can also develop workplace readiness through internships, co-ops and fellowships in the U.S. and abroad.

  Out-of-class experiences and student involvement include more than 90 student organizations, an internationally renowned Vesper Choir, Marching Band, Concert Bands, Wind Symphony, nationally recognized debate team, award-winning theater department and accomplished athletic program.

  Though the main campus is in Pine Bluff, its reach is worldwide. UAPB has an extended campus in North Little Rock and offers as well as online courses. With the addition of the Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON), students can engage in information exchange with others anywhere in the world. There are also Research and Extension offices in Lonoke, Newport and Lake Village and collaborations with other colleges and universities in the State through the National Science Foundation funded STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Academy.

  As the second oldest land-grant institution in the state of Arkansas, the mission of this No Excuse University remains the same – to provide a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch. We invite you to Become a Part of the Pride at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

  Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

  If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 870.575.8400 .

  
  Department:

  Center of Excellence (Aquaculture & Fisheries)

  
  Department's Website:

  
  Summary of Job Duties:

  The School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences (SAFHS) at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, an 1890 Land-Grant
  institution, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Manager, Aquaculture Research Station/Research Associate in the Department of
  Aquaculture and Fisheries.
  The Manager, Aquaculture Research Station/Research Associate works under the supervision of the Director, Center of Excellence of UAPB
  Aquaculture/Fisheries Center. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management and supervision of the farm crew,
  ensuring that all ponds and other systems, water supply, electrical systems, equipment, vehicles, golf carts, buildings, and roads are maintained
  in good working order, and support research and extension faculty, staff, and students. The candidate will also provide oversight for any
  necessary renovations of the facilities. The station manager also maintains demo/model ponds showcasing biosecurity practices and profitable
  production of important fish species for research, extension, and outreach activities. In addition, the station manager will be crucial in
  coordinating programs that promote participation from high school and undergraduate students, organizing field day events, and other
  educational activities under the direction of the Center Director.
  The Station is on 200 acres of land one mile north of the UAPB campus. There are currently 107 earthen ponds, including a 5-acre reservoir
  that supplies water to the remaining research ponds. Thirty-five ponds are 0.1 acres in size, and 14 are covered with bird netting to exclude
  predators. There are twelve 0.5-acre ponds for holding and spawning purposes. A 1-acre pond is used for small impoundment demonstration.
  The remaining 58 ponds are 0.25-acre. Water is supplied from groundwater through three wells drilled into two different aquifers. Further
  research may be conducted in 40 9-foot diameter pools covered with bird netting. A hangar covers eight concrete vats for holding, grading, &
  handling fish. Other buildings on site include 1) Aquaculture Equipment Development Building; 2) Aquaculture Research and Demonstration
  Building; 3) Feed Building; 4) Hatchery; 5) Maintenance Building; 6) Storage Facility; 7) Value-Added Product Building; 8) Water Chemistry
  Laboratory; 9) Aquatic Plant Greenhouse; and 10) Truck Shed.

  
  Qualifications:

  The Manager, Aquaculture Research Station/Research Associate must hold a high school diploma plus at least 15 years of experience in managing aquaculture ponds and hatchery management required; a bachelor's degree plus at least 10 years of experience or a master's degree (preferred) in Aquaculture or a closely related field. Applicants must provide three letters of recommendation, a letter of application addressing the position's requirements, curriculum vitae, and US equivalence transcripts from all universities attended. Require excellent communication skills. Preference will be given to the applicant willing to live in Pine Bluff and flexible work hours.

  
  Additional Information:

  
  Salary Information:

  $57,000

  
  Required Documents to Apply:

  Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Letters of Recommendation, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

  
  Optional Documents:

  Special Instructions to Applicants (Please upload all required documents in the "Resume" attachment section of your application to be considered for this position) :

  Please upload 3 letters of recommendation.

  
  Recruitment Contact Information:

  LaTisha Brunson
  Assistant Director
  smithld@uapb.edu

  
  All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

  Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

  
  Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

  Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check

  
  The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.

  The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

  Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

  All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

  
  Constant Physical Activity:

  N/A

  
  Frequent Physical Activity:

  N/A

  
  Occasional Physical Activity:

  N/A

  
  Benefits Eligible:

  Yes

• About the company

  The University of Arkansas is a public land-grant, research university in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

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