The ASU
Office of Institutional Research and Assessment has an
immediate opening for a Secretary/Data Entry Specialist.
For more information contact Dr. Ramesh Maddali at (601)
877-6123.
The Systems Research Institute (SRI)
Department of Advanced Technologies School of Agriculture,
Research, Extension, and Applied Sciences has immediate
openings for Software Engineer Research Associate- SRI;
Image Processing and Pattern Recognition Expert- SRI;
Statistician- SRI.
Please send curriculum vitae, career
goal statement, official transcripts from all domestic
institutions attended and three letters of recommendation
to:
Kwabena Agyepong, Director
Systems
Research Institute
Department of Advanced
Technologies
School of Agriculture, Research
Extension, and Applied Sciences
1000 ASU Drive #360
Alcorn State
University
Alcorn State, MS 39096
kwabena@lorman.alcorn.edu
Descriptions follow.
Software Engineer Research
Associate. Applicant must have Ph.D. or M.S. in
Computer Science/Software Engineering or closely related
discipline. Experience in specifying, architecting, designing,
verifying, implementing, and testing software components and
systems languages, environments and areas such as: C, C++, and
Java; Python, and Perl; Windows and Java environments. Experience
with J2EE development, Net web application development, project
management, database design and administration on engines such as
DB2, Oracle, or MS SQL Server. Excellent oral and written
communication skills; substantive track record indicating
extensive practical experience. Track record of scholarly research
in the area is a plus.
Image Processing and Pattern
Recognition Expert. Applicant must have Ph.D. in Engineering,
Computer Science, Mathematics or closely related discipline
relevant to image-processing, pattern recognition, and Geo-spatial
information systems. Applicant should have a track record of
scholarly research n the area, excellent oral and communication
skills; substantive publications in national and internationally
scholarly journals and conference; track record indication an
ability to secure funding for research and conduct laboratory and
curriculum development.
Statistician. Applicant must
have Ph.D. in Statistics, Bio-statistics or closely related area.
Applicant should have a track record of scholarly research in the
area, excellent oral and written communication skills; substantive
publications in national and international scholarly journals and
conference; track record indicating an ability to secure funding
for research and conduct laboratory and curriculum development.
ASU
Cooperative
Extension has an
immediate opening for a
qualified Chief Programmer. Must have a Master's
degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering,
Engineering, or related field plus 3 years of experience in the
position offered or 3 years experience developing
applications.
In lieu of a
Master's degree as described and 3 years of experience as
described, employer will accept a Bachelor's degree or equivalent
in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Engineering, or related
field plus 5 years of experience in the position offered or 5
years experience developing applications. 40 hrs/wk. Must
have legal authority to work in the U.S.
Send resume and
cover letter to Dr. Dalton McAfee, Alcorn State University, 1000
ASU Drive, #479 Lorman, MS 39096.
The ASU College for Excellence
has an immediate opening for an Academic Advisor for Student
Athletes. The Advisor will develop, coordinate, implement and
assess academic support and other retention services and programs
for student-athletes, counsel student-athletes and monitor their
overall academic progress, coordinate the tutorial programs and
study halls for student-athletes, and analyze academic data as
required on student-athletes and report the results. Applicants
must have a Masters degree in Counseling, Education, or related
field and minimum of three years of appropriate experience. The
ideal candidate will be experienced in counseling or teaching
secondary or post-secondary students and have a working knowledge
of NCAA rules. Candidates should be able to demonstrate
proficiency in the use of PC word processing, spreadsheet, and
graphic presentation software. Excellent oral and written
communications skills required.
Applicants should submit a letter of
interest, resume, transcripts, official ASU employment
application, and three letters of professional reference by March
23 to:
Dr. Edward L. Vaughn, Dean
College
for Excellence
Alcorn State University
1000 ASU Drive
900
Alcorn State, MS 39096-7500
The ASU Center for
Information Technology Services (CITS) has immediate openings
for a Programmer/Junior Database Administrator and
Senior Network Technician/Junior Network Administrator.
Programmer/Junior Database
Administrator is
responsible for the implementation and administration of an Oracle
based integrated suite of administrative software and developing
web applications.
Senior Network Technician/Junior
Network
Administrator handles day to day support requirements of
local campus and remote site users, resolves network related
issues and analyzes other infrastructure issues.
Please send letters of
application/nomination, three letters of recommendation and
resume’ or inquiries to:
Jonathan Turner, PhD,
Director
Center for Information Technology Services
Alcorn
State University
1000 ASU Drive, #1050
Alcorn State, MS
39069-7500
The ASU School of Agriculture,
Research, Extension and Applied Sciences has immediate
openings for Post Doctorate/Entomologist, Research Associate/
GIS Specialist, Data Support Technician, Research
Assistant/Technician, and Research Associate. To
Apply: Send (1) letter of application, (2) current
resume, (3) official transcripts from all universities and
colleges attended, and (4) three current letters of references
to:
Janice Davis
1000 ASU Drive
#330
Alcorn State, MS 39096
Phone: (601) 877-6136
Fax: (601) 877-6694 Email: jdavis@lorman.alcorn.edu
Descriptions follow.
Post Doctorate/Entomologist is a
one year research non faculty position. Location: Alcorn
State University Demo Farm, Mound Bayou, MS. Starting
Date: March 15, 2005.
The applicant must possess a Doctorate
in Entomology / intergraded pest management with emphasis on
soil. Must have at least two years experience with the
ability to develop traps and sustainable methods of controlling
wireworm insects in sweet
potato or closely related root
or tuber crops.
The Entomologist will assist PIs in all
aspect of field and laboratory research associated with evaluating
sweet potato germ plasma. The individual will also be
responsible for raising wireworm larvae and evaluating natural and
commercial insecticide for their effectiveness. The
candidate will also be responsible for developing successful
proposals for funding.
Application Deadline: February
28, 2005. Salary commensurate with qualifications.
Fringe
Benefits: Membership in Mississippi public employee’s
retirement system, Group Hospitalization, Life Insurance,
Holidays, Paid/sick leave
Research Associate/ GIS
Specialist is a 25% part-time one year research non
faculty position. Location: Alcorn State University,
Alcorn State, MS. Starting Date: March 15,
2005.
Master’s Degree required in Geographic
Information Systems (GIS)/Remote Sensing with strong background in
Surveying, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Geodesy,
Photogrammetry, and Geo-statistic. Also requires significant work
toward PH.D. and minimum of 4 years experience in principles and
practices of GIS; the implementation, utilization, and maintenance
of an ESRI-based GIS; spatial data development and analysis;
automated Cartography; Web Technologies. Experience in Farmworks
software is a plus. Familiarity with research analysis, project
management, and office automation software packages such as
Microsoft office, Statistical packages such as S-plus, SPSS, GS+,
SigmaPlot, and Jump.
The successful candidate will assist
all research scientists and students with GIS/ Remote Sensing,
plot layouts and statistical analysis. The candidate will work at
multiple sites (Mound Bayou & Lorman).
Application Deadline:
February 28, 2005. Salary commensurate with
qualifications.
Fringe Benefits:
Membership in Mississippi public employee’s retirement system,
Group Hospitalization, Life Insurance, Holidays, Paid/Sick
leave
Data Support Technician is
a 50% Part-time one year research non faculty position.
Location: Alcorn State University, Alcorn State,
MS. Starting Date: March 15, 2005.
B.S. preferred but will consider
individual who possess strong skills and at least 3 years of
experience and substantial work toward completion of bachelors.
Individual will be responsible for
compiling and analyzing data, assisting all P.I.s with seminars,
power point and poster presentations, conducting internet research
and manuscript preparation. Must have experience in
WordPerfect, Excel, PowerPoint, Banner, Microsoft and GIS/GPS
Technology.
Application Deadline is February
28, 2005. Salary commensurate with qualifications. Fringe
Benefits: Membership in Mississippi public employee’s
retirement system, Group Hospitalization, Life Insurance,
Holidays, Paid/Sick leave
Research Assistant/Technician is
a one year research non faculty position. Location:
Alcorn State University, Alcorn State, MS. Starting
Date: March 15, 2005.
The individual must possess a M.S. in
Agriculture, Biology, or Chemistry. The individual must have
at least one-year experience with HPLC. Additional
experience with plant analysis is a plus.
The research assistant will report
directly to all investigators. The individual will be
responsible for assisting the fieldwork, evaluation of germ
plasma, and analytical procedures (predominantly HPLC) for sweet
potato bioactive components. The successful candidate will
have good interpersonal skills and will be able to supervise work
students on an Evans/Allen CSREES funded project.
Application Deadline: February
28, 2005. Salary commensurate with qualifications.
Fringe Benefits: Membership in
Mississippi public employee’s retirement system, Group
Hospitalization, Life Insurance, Holidays, Paid/Sick
leave
Research Associate is a one year
research non faculty position. Location: Alcorn State
University Demo Farm, Mound Bayou, MS. Starting Date:
March 15, 2005.
M.S. Degree preferred or B.S. Degree
required in Agribusiness, Horticulture, Agronomy, or closely
related fields and substantial work toward a Masters Degree.
The applicant that posses a B.S. Degree should have at least 3
years experience associated with field plot layout, data
acquisition, remote sensing, GIS (Geographical Information System)
and GPS (Global Position Systems) Technology. This position
requires experience in grid soil and/or plant tissue sampling with
good record keeping skills. The candidate should have
knowledge of Microsoft Office, Arc View, Farm Works (Site Mate,
Trac Mate) and other software packages. Candidates should be
able to successfully operate basic farm equipment and scientific
instruments. Candidate should have a valid private
applicator certificate license and is able to safely handle
restricted use pesticides.
The Research Associate will report
directly to the Principle Investigator and will assist research
Scientists in all aspects of sweet potato research which involves
crop rotation with Brassica, treatment applications, companion
planting, data collections, and an evaluation of wireworm infested
storage roots. The applicant must have good communication
and interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a
team on an Evans/Allen CSREES funded project. The successful
candidate should have the ability to provide supervision for
student workers and other personnel associated wit the
project.
Application Deadline: February
28, 2005. Salary commensurate with qualifications.
Fringe Benefits: Membership in
Mississippi public employee’s retirement system, Group
Hospitalization, Life Insurance, Holidays, Paid/sick
leave
The ASU Student Affairs
Office has immediate openings for an Activity
Director and Advisory/Office Manager.
Activity Director is a full-time
position for Enhancing Student’s Experience Through Engagement.
The Director will be responsible for carrying out activities to
develop Alcorn State University capacity for the meaningful
engagement of students, faculty and staff in co-curricular
activities, outside of the classroom as a means of adding value,
humanism, civic and social responsibility, volunteerism,
leadership, and teamwork to students. Applicant must possess at
least a master’s degree in Counseling Education, have experience
working with college/university students in a supervisory role.
Demonstrate leadership and interpersonal skills are absolutely
necessary.
Advisory/Office Manager is a
full-time position. Applicant must have secretarial/computer and
interpersonal skills. Individual must be a good advisor and able
to work on weekend and evenings, and provide leadership in
promoting volunteerism among students. Excellent oral and written
communication skills are necessary for the position.
Please send letters of
application/nomination, three letters of recommendation and
resume’ or inquiries to:
Mr. LaPlose T. Jackson
Vice
President for Student Affairs
Alcorn State University
1000
ASU Drive, #239
Alcorn State, MS 39069-7500
The ASU School of AREAS has
immediate openings for a Research Aide and Research
Technician. For additional information call Dr. Patrick
Igbokwe at (601) 877-6542.
The ASU Campus Union has
an immediate opening for a janitor. One or two years of
janitorial experience preferred. For more information contact
Willie W. Moses Jr. at (601) 877-6320.
Advertising
for Open or Vacant Positions
The following procedure must be followed when posting a
vacant position in your department in order to comply with
university policy and Mississippi Department of Labor
standards.
- Prepare a position description for
the open or vacant position
- Forward a copy of the position
description to the Director of Human Resources for posting
- Forward a copy pf the position
description to the Office of University Relations for posting on
the Weekly Bulletin
- List the open or vacant position with
the Mississippi Employment Security Commission, i.e. “Job
Service”, in addition to any other advertisement medium used.
For additional information on hiring procedures, please
contact the Office of Human Resources at
877-6188.
