[Sc-aquaponics] Aquaponics/hydroponics horticulture professor vacancy at landgrant university in oklahoma

Sun Oct 20 22:24:57 EDT 2019

https://www.indeed.com/m/viewjob?jk=44aade5f91cbd77b&from=serp

I have worked here since 2016, and it is a really nice place to work!

The Langston University School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences is
seeking an assistant professor if horticulture with a strong background in
Controlled Environment (CE) and Urban Horticulture. This position has an
expected Time and Effort (T&E) involving all aspects of the Land-Grant
mission and will be approximately 50 percent research, 30 percent
extension, 20 percent teaching. The final T&E will, however, be aligned
with the strengths of the individual selected for the position. Strong
candidates will leverage high quality research and/or extension in plant
sciences with emphasis given to pioneering approaches in controlled
environments (CE) and interest in plant biofortification. These approaches
will support Oklahoma producers and communities.

*Responsibilities:*

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in original and
collaborative multidisciplinary research program in specialty corps,
support ongoing crop production capacity building programs, develop
extramurally funded research projects that integrates basic and applied
horticulture with crops grown in modern and urban agriculture setting such
as greenhouses, vertical and rooftop farms, high tunnels, and other
controlled environments utilizing soil-based, hydroponic and other
soil-less technologies.

While the position requires a focus on plant production in controlled
environments, the best candidates will be open minded and willing to
participate in research that involve exotic, non-traditional crops, such as
those grown in other parts of the world and may not yet be popular locally.
Basic and/or applied research may include CE, broad biofortification
approaches, genetic and/or physiological manipulation of plant-product
quality components such as nutritional value, flavor, fragrance, color, or
other merging areas. Extension efforts will support current and emerging CE
specialty crop production systems in Oklahoma and beyond: greenhouse
production for small farms; indoor farming systems; and/or other novel
controlled environment applications.

The candidate should have a passion for working with students and
historically underserve communities. The incumbent is expected to
participate in undergraduate and graduate student recruitment and mentoring.

Special Instructions to Applicants

*Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Official
Transcript(s) (upload and mail official(s) to Employee Services), Current
Letter of Recommendation (1), Current Letter of Recommendation (2), Current
Letter of Recommendation (3)*

*Education & Experience*

Position Qualifications:

Candidate must have a Ph.D. in horticulture, plant science, soil, water,
environmental sciences, agriculture and biosystems engineering, or related
fields. Experience or prior work in hydroponics or other controlled
environment growing systems is required.

*Special knowledge, skills and abilities:*

   - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a
   wide range of constituencies in socioeconomic and demographically diverse
   communities.
   - Ability to write successful grant proposals.
   - Strong verbal and written communication skills.
   - Ability to operate a personal computer and related software
   applications
   - Knowledge of land grant university and U.S. Department of Agriculture
   policies and procedures.
   - Knowledge and significant experience in working with limited resource
   and minority group clientele.
   - Team oriented and ability to foster a cooperative and customer
   friendly work environment.
   - Knowledge of faculty and/or staff hiring procedures.

*Working conditions and physical effort:*

   - Occasionally may involve some exposure to unusual elements, such as
   extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or
   loud noises.
   - Light physical effort. Requires handling of average-weight objects up
   to 20 pounds or some walking or standing.
   - Overnight travel in-state and out-of-state required.
   - No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

*Langston University (LU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living
environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support
this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, LU
conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of
employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background
check.The type of background check conducted varies by position and can
include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history,
sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or
education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required
by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is
reasonable and prudent to do so.*

On Fri, Oct 18, 2019, 2:07 PM Smith, Matthew A. via Sc-aquaponics <
sc-aquaponics at lists.osu.edu> wrote:

> Aquaponic folks,
>
> Please see below some information on a aquaponic manager position opening
> soon in West Virginia.
>
> Feel free to pass on to anyone you know who may be interested!
>
> Regards,
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> Matt
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> Matthew A. Smith
> Program Director, Aquaculture Extension
> College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
>
> Madison County Extension Office
> 217 Elm Street, London, OH 43140
> 740.956.5049 Office
> go.osu.edu/aqua
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>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> *From: *"Scott, Hannah M." <scott.1220 at osu.edu>
> *Subject: **FW: Job Position Available in Kermit, WV!*
> *Date: *October 18, 2019 at 10:40:22 AM EDT
> *To: *"Smith, Matthew A." <smith.11460 at osu.edu>
>
> Just forwarding as an FYI about regional work. Hope you’re well!
>
> Cooperatively,
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> *Hannah Scott*
> CFAES Center for Cooperatives, Program Manager
> College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Science OSU South Centers
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> 1864 Shyville Road, Piketon, OH 45661
> 740-289-2071 ext. 111 Office / 937-515-2881 Mobile
> scott.1220 at osu.edu https://cooperatives.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/
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> *From:* Sprouting Farms [mailto:beth at sproutingfarms.org
> <beth at sproutingfarms.org>]
> *Sent:* Friday, October 18, 2019 9:46 AM
> *To:* Scott, Hannah M. <scott.1220 at osu.edu>
> *Subject:* Job Position Available in Kermit, WV!
>
>
>
>
> * Aquaponic Manager Position Available in Kermit, WV!*
>
>
>
> Sprouting Farms and the Mingo County Redevelopment Authority are
> partnering to develop and operate an Aquaponics Production and Training
> center located in Kermit, West Virginia. This project is funded by the
> WVDEP and US OSM Abandoned Mine Land Pilot program and is expected to begin
> operation in early 2020. Aquaponics is a system in which the waste produced
> by farmed fish supplies nutrients for plants grown hydroponically, which in
> turn purify the water. Our greenhouse will produce over 150,000 heads of
> fresh lettuce and over 20,000 pounds of fresh tilapia each year. Our aim is
> to operate the facility sustainability and employee 3 to 5 full-time staff.
> Additionally, we hope this operation can become a production model that can
> be replicated across Central Appalachia and build our ability to provide
> healthy and nutritious local food to our communities. Our facility, once
> fully operational, will implement an education and training program and
> invite would-be farmers, school groups, and others interested in learning
> about running an aquaponics operation. We look forward to working within
> the community of Kermit and becoming an entity that West Virginia and Mingo
> County can be proud of!
>
> *Job Description: *
> We’re looking for someone who is passionate about growing food sustainably
> in Appalachia. Our ideal candidate will have a background in horticulture,
> plant science, aquatic systems, and greenhouse management, and will be
> looking to apply their skills and experience in a new environment. Great
> people skills are an important part of the role – we’re a small team and
> you’ll be responsible for ensuring all aquaponics staff are working
> effectively for both supervised and unsupervised tasks. You will be
> involved in both the plant and fish elements of the farm, and although it
> will not be essential to have experience in fish farming, ideal candidates
> should be will be willing to learn. We are looking for someone who will
> join the team and grow with us. It is important that you share our
> organization's values and are prepared to work hard to deliver a high
> standard of work. Additionally, our ideal candidate will learn how our
> social enterprise works and be intimately involved in the business
> management; and be part of moving the non-profit social enterprise to a-
> profitable stand alone business. Above all, you need to be a team player –
> our team is our most important asset and you’ll be a vital part of it.
>
> *Responsibilities:*
> The Operations Manager will be responsible for the daily production of any
> and all vegetables and fish produced in the aquaponics greenhouse. All
> operations will be done in accordance with the HACCP and food safety plans,
> strict biosecurity measures, and standard operating procedures. Along with
> the daily duties mentioned above, the Operations Manager will be
> responsible for all record keeping within the greenhouse, including but not
> limited to, plant and harvest data, fish life stage, water quality data,
> and water use data.
>
> *Specific Responsibilities will include:*
> ● Follow daily, weekly, monthly, and as-needed checklists for routine
> system maintenance.
> ● Plan and assist with cleaning and general maintenance associated with
> the entire aquaponics system.
> ● Make employment recommendations on hiring, improvement plans, transfers,
> promotions, corrective actions, terminations, pay adjustments, etc.
> ● Coordinate and manage the work of employees by directing members of the
> team to meet goals. Internally audit regularly to ensure standard operating
> procedures are being adhered to.
> ● Planning of all seeding and harvesting activities.
> ● Ensuring that all farm activities are carried out in line with Standard
> Operating Procedures and health and safety requirements.
> ● Providing regular Farm Operations reports to the management team.
> ● Staff Training.
> ● Conducting Farm Tours.
> ● May require some weekend work and evening work depending on the season,
> system condition, and harvest requirements.
> ● Ability to lift 50 pounds.
> ● Quarterly reporting back to the Board of Directors and Management team
> on progress and targets.
>
> *Required Experience:*
> ● Experience growing leafy salads, herbs, microgreens and other vegetables
> in hydroponic systems.
> ● Experience with aquaculture equipment and management of fish system.
>
> If you are interested in this position or wish to learn more, please email
> Fritz Boettner at fritz at sproutingfarms.org
> <fritz at sproutingfarms.org?subject=Aquaponic%20Position%20in%20Kermit%2C%20WV>
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>
> *Questions?*
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