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| ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (PROFESSEUR ADJOINT) ENVIRONMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL FOR AGRICULTURE | ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Iowa State University | AGRICULTURAL ENGINEER | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, WATER AND SOIL SALINITY MANAGEMENT | ASSISTANT EXTENSION SCIENTIST AGR. & BIOL. ENGR. DEPT UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA | CONSULTING ENGINEER FIRM | IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING | FACULTY POSITION IN LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT Iowa State University |
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (PROFESSEUR
ADJOINT)
ENVIRONMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL FOR AGRICULTURE
> RESPONSIBILITIES
The person selected for this position is expected: 1) to develop and teach courses in the area of the environment and pollution control for agriculture at the undergraduate and graduate levels, 2) to develop an original research program in the area of the environment and pollution control for agriculture, 3) to supervise graduate students (M.Sc. and Ph.D.), 4) to supervise undergraduate students, and 5) to participate to the academic life of Laval University.
> QUALIFICATIONS
1. Diploma of Ph. D. (or his equivalent) in agricultural engineering, agricultural and biosystems engineering or in a field related to the environment and the control of agricultural pollution (Civil engineering, Sciences of the water, Soils, Soils and environment, Environmental sciences, ...).
2. Relevant working experience ( industrial, university or governmental institution) in the field of the environment and pollution control for agriculture.
3. Experience in teaching in the field of the environment and pollution control for agriculture.
4. File of publications containing several relevant articles published in scientific reviews endowed with peer review panel.
5. Capacities in the written and oral communications.
6. Capable of teaching courses concerning the environmental problem and the management of the farm-produce by-products at the level of the first cycle (B.Eng diploma in agroenvironmental engineering).
7. Capable of integrating programs related to the agricultural environment under the jurisdiction of the department of soils and agrifood engineering (B.Eng diploma in agroenvironmental engineering, B. Sc. diploma in agronomy, M.Sc. in agrifood engineering, M.Sc. in soils and environment, Ph.D. in soils and environment).
> OTHER INFORMATION
Teaching at Laval University is in french. The candidate should be able to express comfortably in french (written and oral) in order to teach courses and to supervise students. However, for those candidates who are not completely familiar with the french language, Laval University offers several appropriate means to learn and improve french communication skills.
> CLOSING DAY : March 1, 2003.
> PROPOSED START DAY : July 1, 2003.
> APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applications, including a letter of application that provides an overview and discussion of qualifications and interests as they relate to the advertised position, complete curriculum vitae, photocopies of academic subscripts (1st, 2nd and 3rd cycles), a statement of career goals (research and teaching philosophy), evidence of teaching ability in the area of Machines, tractors and agricultural equipments, and three letters of recommendation (directly from the referees) should be addressed, by March 1st, 2003, to:
Dr. Antoine Karam,
Directeur, Département des sols et de genie agroalimentaire,
Faculté des sciences de l’agriculture et de l’alimentation,
Université Laval, Québec (Québec), Canada G1K 7P4
In compliance to its Employment Equity program, Université Laval intends to hire women on half of its vacant positions.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
www.ulaval.ca
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Iowa State University
Appointment: 50% Teaching, 50% Research; 9-month appointment with potential for summer funding, tenure track position
Position Description: Teaching responsibilities include engineering undergraduate and graduate courses and engineering technology undergraduate courses in the areas of irrigation, drainage, water quality, conservation and natural resource engineering, and developing new courses in biological resource engineering. Research responsibilities include developing an internationally recognized interdisciplinary research program in microbial systems, pathogens/antibiotics/animal waste systems, hydraulics, water quality, hydrology, and/or biological/environmental interactions. The successful candidate is expected to establish a solid publication record, secure competitive grants, and lead interdisciplinary teams that include researchers from disciplines such as Environmental Engineering, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, and Natural Resource, Ecology and Natural Resources Management. He/she will also be expected to recruit and advise undergraduate and graduate students, fulfill committee assignments supporting the mission of the department, college, and university, and provide leadership to the profession through national and international society participation.
Institution: Iowa State University is located in Ames, Iowa, a community of 50,000, recently ranked as one of the most livable small cities in the nation. The university enrolls more than 27,000 students in its eight colleges. The Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering department has 26 tenure-track faculty, 11 visiting scientists, and over 310 undergraduate and 42 graduate students. The department currently offers a BS program in agricultural systems technology and BS, MS and Ph.D. programs in agricultural engineering. The department is preparing to offer a BS program in biological systems engineering beginning fall, 2003.
Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph. D. in agricultural, environmental, biological, or closely related engineering field. They must have a strong commitment to undergraduate instruction, advising and interaction with students. They must be able to work effectively in a team environment, must have excellent oral and written communication skills, and must be able to lead and publish high quality research. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong record of teaching, publishing peer-reviewed journal articles, and leadership experiences. Professional registration or being on track to obtain professional registration is desirable. For appointment to associate professor rank, in addition to the above, candidates must have at least six years of teaching and research experience at a leading research university, demonstrated evidence of attracting extramural/grant funding for a nationally/ internationally recognized program, high quality achievements in refereed publications, and training of Master’s and Ph.D. degree students.
Salary and Rank: Competitive and commensurate with experience and training
Effective: Review of applications will begin March 15, 2003 and continue until the position is filled.
Application Process: Candidates should provide a letter of application; curriculum vitae, college transcripts; contact information for three references; and a one-page statement of career goals in the context of this position to: Dr. Ramesh Kanwar, Professor and Chair, Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, 100 Davidson Hall, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011-3080.
Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Committed to excellence through diversity, Iowa State University particularly invites applications from women, minorities, and other protected groups.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Aquaculture Systems Research Unit, Pine Bluff, AR, invites applications for the position of Agricultural Engineer (GS 11/12/13). The incumbent has full responsibility for planning and conducting a research program with the general objectives of developing information and equipment/technologies to improve the efficiency of production, handling, grading, harvesting, transporting, and/or post-harvest handling and processing of cultivated finfish from intensive, warm-water systems. The incumbent must be well versed in a number of disciplines, including aquaculture, biology, hydrology, hydraulics, fluid mechanics, mechanical design, chemistry, agricultural equipment design, thermodynamics, statistics, probability and/or computer systems.
The incumbent must have a Professional Engineering degree from a school accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET); OR current registration as a professional engineer; OR evidence of having successfully passed the Engineer-in-Training examination or written test required for registration; OR combination of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical and engineering sciences OR a combination of education and experience directly related to this position. The incumbent must be a U.S. citizen.
Full details of the vacancy announcement and application instructions are available at www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/vacancy /resjobs/X3S-3078.HTM.
The closing date for applications is 28 February 2003. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, WATER AND SOIL SALINITY MANAGEMENT
The Agricultural Research and Extension Center at El Paso, Texas A&M University System is seeking an Assistant Professor in Water and Soil Salinity Management. The successful candidate will develop and lead a research program in salinity and water management applicable to the Rio Grande basin and similar arid climate, salt affected water and soil regions. Research interests should include one or more of the following: soil-water salinity interactions, management and policy; spatial sciences analyses; water reuse and saline water disposal; and irrigation management for water conservation and agricultural and water resource sustainability.This position joins a growing faculty in water resource management and will be a critical team member collaborating in the salinity, hydrology, water reuse, environmental microbiology, urban water conservation, and water policy programs. Ph.D. in soil sciences, agricultural engineering or closely related field. This is a 12-month, 100% research position with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station. For complete position description and Center information go to http://elpaso.tamu.edu/Research/Index.htm. Send cover letter, vitae, statement of research interests, publication examples and arrange for three reference letters to be sent to: Search Committee Chair, Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Texas A&M University, 1380 A&M Circle, El Paso, TX 79927. Applications accepted until suitable candidate found. TAMUS is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and committed to excellence through diversity.
ASSISTANT EXTENSION SCIENTIST AGR. & BIOL. ENGR. DEPT UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
(70% Extension, 30% Research). PhD in Agr. & Biol. Engr., Agr. Operations Management, Agronomy or related field with training on weather/climate effects on agriculture. Experience in practical use of crop models is desirable. Responsible for implementing an extension/applied research program aimed at reducing climate and weather risks to agriculture in Florida, developing climate related decision aids on the Internet, education programs for agents and growers, and coordinating applied research efforts in a Consortium of Universities in the SE US. 12-month faculty position, non-tenure accruing continuing indefinitely depending on funding availability. Implementation of Affirmative Action program of the University of Florida is required. The University of Florida is an equal opportunity, equal access and affirmative action employer. Submit applications by March 15, 2003 to Dr. J. W. Jones, PO Box 110570, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611 (jjones@agen.ufl.edu) (Voice-352-392-1864 ext 289).48 year-old Palm Beach County, Florida Engineering firm is hiring all positions from Engineer Interns to Senior Engineers/Project Managers for civil, environmental, stormwater, and water/wastewater projects. Excellent benefits and profit sharing. For more information please see our website: www.mockroos.com. All replies confidential. Send, fax, or email resumes to: Rich Hall, Vice President, Mock, Roos & Associates, Inc., 5720 Corporate Way, West Palm Beach, FL 33407. Phone: (561) 683-3113; Fax: (561) 478-7248; email: richard.hall@mockroos.com.
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Position Title: Agricultural and Water Resources EngineerAppointment: 60% Extension, 40% Research, (extension agricultural engineer); assistant or associate professor, tenure track position (12 months, A-base)
Position Description: Responsibilities include developing internationally recognized interdisciplinary extension and research programs in hydrologic and environmental areas related to natural resource engineering. Extension responsibilities require a strong extension education program and a requirement to provide state and regional leadership in extension and applied research on water quality management relative to crop and animal production systems. An Extension education program is expected to assist producers in refining management practices, increasing economic efficiencies and reducing the impact of crop and animal production systems on Iowa’s water resources and to inform the public about the impact of these activities. Extension activities will include, but are not limited to, conducting workshops, meetings, demonstration trials, farm visits and developing various education materials, including those electronically delivered or designed for distant education, as well as traditional extension outlets. A vigorous research program is expected to support extension programs in water quality and water management (drainage and irrigation) focusing on current producer concerns as well as future issues. Near-term issues involve hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico, TMDLs and proposed nutrient criteria, modeling of systems, and use/siting of wetlands and buffer strips to reduce nutrient transport for watershed protection. In addition, extension responsibilities include working with field extension engineers and stakeholders; commodity groups; environmental organizations; and state, regional, and national agencies in areas of water quality management. The successful candidate is expected to establish solid publication record, secure competitive grants and lead interdisciplinary teams that include researchers from disciplines such as Agricultural and Environmental Engineering, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, and Natural Resource Ecology and Management. The individual will also be expected to advise graduate students, fulfill committee assignments, and provide leadership to the profession through state, regional, national, and international society participation. Institution: Iowa State University is located in Ames, Iowa, a community of 50,000, recently ranked as one of the most livable small cities in the nation. The university enrolls more than 27,000 students in its eight colleges. The Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering department has 26 tenure-track faculty, 11 visiting scientists, and over 310 undergraduate and 42 graduate students. The department currently offers a BS program in agricultural systems technology and BS, MS and Ph.D. programs in agricultural engineering. The department is preparing to offer a BS program in biological systems engineering beginning fall, 2003.
Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph. D. in agricultural, environmental, biological, or closely related engineering field. They must be able to work effectively in a team environment, must have excellent oral and written communication skills, and must be able to lead and publish high quality research. They must have a strong commitment to public service. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong record of publishing peer-reviewed journal articles, leadership, and extension experiences. Professional registration or progress toward registration is desirable. For appointment to Associate Professor rank, in addition to the above, candidates must have at least six years of extension and research experience at a leading research university, demonstrated evidence of attracting extramural/grant funding for a nationally/ internationally recognized program, high quality achievements in refereed publications, and training of Master’s and Ph.D. degree students.
Salary and Rank: Competitive and commensurate with experience and training
Effective: Review of applications will begin March 10, 2003 and continue until the position is filled.
Application Process: Candidates should provide a letter of application; curriculum vitae, college transcripts; contact information for three references; and a one-page statement of career goals in the context of this position to: Dr. Ramesh Kanwar, Professor and Chair, Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, 100 Davidson Hall, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011.
Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Committed to excellence through diversity, Iowa State University particularly invites applications from women, minorities, and other protected groups.
FACULTY POSITION IN LIFE CYCLE
ASSESSMENT
Iowa State University
Required Qualifications:
For ASST PROF: An earned doctoral degree and demonstrated scholarship and research productivity in life cycle analysis. Disciplinary backgrounds include, but are not limited to: engineering, systems modeling, economics, or environmental science.
For ASSOC OR FULL PROF: In addition to the above, a substantial record of competitive grants and scholarly publications, commensurate with rank.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience applying life cycle analysis to biorenewable resources and bio-based manufacturing. Teaching experience at the university level. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
How to Apply:
Applicants are invited to submit a letter of application, concise statement of research and teaching interests, transcripts, curriculum vita, a representative sample of scholarly work, and the names of three references to the address listed below. Review of applications will begin March 1, 2003, and continue thereafter until the position is filled.
Thomas L. Richard, Chair
Life Cycle Assessment Search Committee
Iowa State University
283 Metals Development Bldg.
Ames, IA 50011-3020
Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer.