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McNeese State University
Research Scientist/Assistant Professor
Harold and Pearl Dripps Department of Agricultural Sciences
McNeese State University invites qualified applicants and nominations for the position of Research Scientist/Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural Sciences. This is a full-time, 12–month,unclassified, tenure-track position. The appointment is available immediately.
Position Description and Responsibilities: The Research Scientist/ Assistant Professor will establish a research program in the area of native and non-native plant materials for biomass with subsequent conversion to biofuel and restoration of native prairies in Southwest Louisiana. Work with alternative plant sources such as prairie grass, switch grass, sugar cane, rice, wood chips, and other materials to produce cellulosic ethanol. Develop and provide leadership to graduate and undergraduate students. Engage in fund raising through external and internal grants. Work with local producers on current agronomic problems through field days, short courses, workshops, and one-on-one interaction. Provide an annual research report on research projects. Work with agricultural faculty recruiting students in the agricultural field. Implement a recruiting program highlighting female achievements in the agricultural field and targeting females to enter the agricultural sciences field. Serve as instructor of record for one course per semester. Perform other duties as needed.
Qualifications: Required: Ph.D. in Agronomy or related field of study. At least two years of agricultural research experience after completing doctoral work. Demonstrated success seeking and obtaining grant funding for research and disseminating research results.
Salary: $65,000.00
Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately,and will continue until position is filled.
Application Materials and Contact: Applicants should submit a Letter of Application detailing experience relative to position, Resume, References [name, phone number, and e-mail address of at least three], Unofficial Transcriptsfor the application process. Please submit the required documents to the following:
Mr. Dwight Bertrand
Search Committee Chairman
P.O. Box 92220
Lake Charles, LA 70609
(337) 475-5693
dbertran@mcneese.edu
Fax: (337) 475-5699
McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment.
Instructional Faculty Candidates with foreign degrees must provide official certification of equivalency to U.S. degrees, an official comprehensive course-by-course report and U.S. Equivalency Statement, from World Education Services. The official Credential Evaluation Report and U.S. Equivalency Statement must be submitted directly to the Office of Academic Affairs, Box 93220, Lake Charles, LA 70609; (337)475-5508. Simple translation of the language on foreign diplomas, transcripts, coursework, or similar will NOT suffice and will cause the application packet to be judged as incomplete.
McNeese State University is a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. An executive session pursuant to La. Rev. Stat. 42:6.1(A) may be required.
Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the Vice President for Special Services and Equity Office: Voice: (337)475-5428; Hearing Impaired (TDD) (337)475-5722; Fax: (337)475-5960.
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