EMPLOYMENT
Title:
Assistant/Associate Professor Seafood Technology
Work
Location: Department of Food Science
Nature
of Position: Assistant/Associate Professor of
Food Science; Tenure-track position (12 month), 80% Extension
in the LSU Sea Grant/Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service and
20% Research in the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station.
Duties
& Responsibilities: The primary responsibility
of this position is to develop a nationally recognized extension
and applied research program in the area of seafood technology.
The Assistant/Associate Professor will serve as the seafood technology
specialist in the Department of Food Science for the LSU Agrtcultural
Center (AgCenter) and the LSU Sea Grant College Program in all
areas pertaining to seafood processing and quality induding food
safety, HACCP, procession technology, waste disposal and other
related areas. (S)he will coordinate and plan activities with
seafood processing research counterpart(s) through regular meetings,
cooperative grants and contract efforts, advisory efforts with
students and all other activities that will foster a seamless
interface between Extension and Research. The incumbent will provide
educational opportunities and information to the seafood processing
industry through training, updates, publications, workshops, newsletters,
bulletins, web sites, mass media, plant visits and other viable
means of communication. The specialist will organize and give
direction and leadership to a seafood technology industry advisory
group and work cooperatively with other value-added specialists
to establish a Department and AgCenter food industry advisory
panel to establish a forum for industry support and direction.
(S)he will actively seek extramural funding through grants and
contracts to build a viable extension and applied research program
in seafood technology and processing.
Qualification
Requirements: Ph.D. in Food Science or related
discipline required. Applicant should be proficient in appropriate
analytical techniques and computer applications. Effective human
relations skills are required to work with a variety of clientele
and professional groups. Interest in a mission-oriented research
program and knowledge of food production practices are highly
desirable. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in
written form with a variety of audiences is required.
Salary
& Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with
training and experience. The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits
package with a wide variety of benefit options. Current benefits
offered indude retirement, multiple medical insurance options,
supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident,
vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan
(saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), university
holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas),
generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance
Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption
for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Spedfic benefits
depend on job category, percent of effort and length of employment.
Application
Deadline: January 15, 2008 or until a suitable
candidate is identified.
Date
Available: Upon completion of the interview process.
Application
Procedure: Send letter of application, complete
curriculum vitae, academic transcripts and three letters of recommendation
to:
Marlene
E. Janes, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Chairman, Search Committee
Department of Food Science
Louisiana State University AgCenter
111 Food Science Building
Baton Rouge. LA 70803
Phone: 225-342-5812 Ext. 139
Fax: 225-578-5300
mjanes@agcenter.lsu.edu
www.lsuaqcenter.com
Title:
John P. Laborde Endowed Chair for Sea Grant Research and Technology
Transfer and Visiting Professor — Closed
Required
Qualifications: Applicants should be nationally
or internationally recognized for contributions in some area of
marine or coastal research, technology transfer, education or
business development. Academically affiliated candidates must
hold the rank of full professor or its equivalent and will carry
similar faculty rank with the Chair appointment.
Appointment:
Appointment duration can vary between a few months
to a maximum of one year and dates, duration and compensation/support
are negotiable; we encourage nominations of individuals eligible
for one-half or a full year sabbatical from their institutions.
Appointees will perform work that directly supplements or complements
activities being conducted by the Louisiana Sea Grant College
Program or other sponsored research, technology transfer or education
projects administered by the LSU Office of Sea Grant Development.
Scholarly work in research or teaching would also be encouraged
with appropriate discipline-based academic departments at one
of Louisiana’s higher education institutions. Those interested
in nominating individuals should confirm a nominee’s interest
and submit a nomination letter with the candidate’s curriculum
vitae, summary of expertise/interests, proposed activity; preferred
appointment dates and salary requirements. Nominators should also
indicate their willingness to host and provide administrative
support for their nominee.
Application
Deadline: Although this opportunity is open until
filled we plan to review nominations after September 30, 2007.
All
correspondence should be addressed to:
Dr. Charles
“Chuck” Wilson
Executive Director
Office of Sea Grant Development
239 Sea Grant Building
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Additional
Information: www.laseagrant.org/laborde/
Title:
Louisiana
Sea Grant Communications Internship — Closed
The Louisiana
Sea Grant College program, based at Louisiana State University's
Baton Rouge campus, seeks a communication intern for the Spring
2008 semester. The intern will work 15 hours per week for 16 weeks
and be paid $7.50 per hour.
Qualifications: Candidates must be full-time,
upper-level undergraduate students or full-time graduate students
majoring in mass communications or English.
Responsibilities:
Primary duties include researching, writing and editing content
for a variety of Louisiana Sea Grant print and electronic publications.
Other duties may include still and video photography; collection
of oral histories for a Web-based project about the commercial
fishing culture of south Louisiana; assist with conferences; assist
with general Communications office functions; other tasks as assigned.
The Communications office may also support self-directed projects
that fulfill Sea Grant’s mission.
Louisiana
Sea Grant is part of the National Sea Grant Program, a network
of 32 university-based programs located in each of the coastal
and Great Lakes states and Puerto Rico. Sea Grant programs work
individually and in partnership to address major marine and coastal
challenges.
To
Apply: Send a resume and writing samples to:
Roy Kron,
Communications Manager
103
Sea Grant Building, LSU
Baton
Rouge, La. 70803
LSU
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