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.
For additional information on hiring procedures, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 877-6188.
POSITION TITLE: Entrepreneurial Development Specialist DEPARTMENT: Center for Rural Life and Economic Development
DESCRIPTION: Under direction, performs difficult and responsible professional work in various economic development-related activities, project management, and assist with the development of small and medium size business in counties that surround Alcorn State University.
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POSTING DATE: 10/27/2009
POSITION TITLE: Office Clerk/Dispatcher
DEPARTMENT:Campus Police
DESCRIPTION:The Office Clerk/Dispatcher will provide director support to the Office Manager. This position reports to the Chief of Police and Assistant Chief. He/she will assist the Chief/Assistant Chief in handling all correspondence, request, responsible for operating the radio, giving out information and along with answering the telephone.
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POSTING DATE: 10/27/2009
POSITION TITLE:Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC)
DEPARTMENT:Campus Police
DESCRIPTION: The Terminal Agency Coordinator assigned to this department will be responsible for ensuring that all policies and procedures are followed by this agency.
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POSTING DATE: 10/26/2009
POSITION TITLE: Secretary
DEPARTMENT:English and Foreign Languages
DESCRIPTION: To manage the daily operations of the department in a highly professional manner and to assist and support the departmental chairperson in all aspects of office administration.
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POSTING DATE: 10/23/2009
POSITION TITLE: Research Associate
DEPARTMENT: Agriculture
DESCRIPTION: The Research Associate will conduct research in the area of Organic Horticulture, horticultural residue management, conservation tillage and crop rotation for vegetable production, nutrient uptake, plant response to nutrient management, and conservation planning.
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POSTING DATE: 10/23/2009
POSITION TITLE: Curriculum Specialist
DEPARTMENT: Alcorn State University Graduate Program
DESCRIPTION: To provide leadership, guidance, training and expert advice in curriculum development and skill-building to improve instruction and strengthen curriculums.
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POSTING DATE: 10/20/2009
POSITION TITLE: Clerical/Reference Assistant
DEPARTMENT: J. D. Boyd Library
DESCRIPTION: The Clerical/Reference Assistant performs his/her duties and responsibilities in a professional, effective and efficient manner so as to contribute to the optimum achievement of the instructional, research, and public service goals and objectives of the library and the university.
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POSTING DATE: 10/15/2009
POSITION TITLE: Director of Grants & Contracts
DEPARTMENT:Business Affairs
DESCRIPTION: The Director of Grants and Contracts is responsible for the maintenance of accurate accounting records on all grants and contracts received, budgeted, and expended through the University’s financial system. He/She must insure that all required financial reports relating to grants are prepared accurately and timely. He/she must also insure that adequate records are kept of all grants to allow quick and thorough reference and audits of any and all grant programs.
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POSTING DATE: 10/13/2009
POSITION TITLE: Research Scientist/Assistant Professor DEPARTMENT: Swine Development Center
DESCRIPTION: To implement and execute research projects and programs in the area of swine species involving pasture pork production, nutrition, and pork quality characteristics, designed to assist limited-resource producers in developing pasture-based production and marketing. To develop new research projects designed to enhance the efficiency of swine productivity in the southern United States.
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POSTING DATE: 10/12/2009
POSITION TITLE: Livestock and Animal Science Specialist
DEPARTMENT: Mississippi Small Farm Development Center
DESCRIPTION: The Livestock and Animal Science Specialist provides co-leadership to the Livestock Program of the Mississippi Small Farm Development Center and offers broad-based technical assistance to livestock producers in the State.
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POSTING DATE: 10/12/2009
POSITION TITLE: Community Resource Development (CRD) Specialist DEPARTMENT: Alcorn State University Extension Program
DESCRIPTION:To develop, implement and evaluate educational projects and programs in the area of community resource development (CRD); to provide leadership for CRD projects and programs; and to prepare educational materials including curriculums, training packages, presentations, visual aids, media releases, magazine articles, and other resource publications in the area of CRD.
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POSTING DATE: 09/04/2009
POSITION TITLE: Area Family and Consumer Science (F&CS) Extension Educator
DEPARTMENT: Alcorn State University Extension Program
DESCRIPTION: The Area Family and Consumer Science (F&CS) Extension Educator is responsible for providing leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive educational program for the FCS area of the Alcorn State University Extension Program (ASUEP) in a designated geographic region of the state.
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POSTING DATE: 09/04/2009
POSITION TITLE: Regional Coordinator (Delta)
DEPARTMENT: Alcorn State University Extension Program
DESCRIPTION: To provide leadership and coordinate and monitor educational programs for county and regional staff; coordinate and monitor the development of program delivery agreements (PDAs); coordinate and monitor a measurable plan of action for program areas that address identified high priority issues of the Plan of Work (POW).
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POSTING DATE: 09/04/2009
POSITION TITLE: Secretary (Mound Bayou, MS)
DEPARTMENT: Alcorn State University Extension Program
DESCRIPTION:Manage the day-to-day office operations of the Mound Bayou Center; coordinate center activities and communicate information to staff and stakeholders; participate in center staff meetings; plan and schedule office work assignments; and supervise temporary or part-time office help.
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POSTING DATE: 09/04/2009
POSITION TITLE: Associate Administrator for State Level Programs and Special Projects
DEPARTMENT: Alcorn State University Extension Program
DESCRIPTION: The Associate Administrator for State Level Programs and Special Projects will provide leadership and expertise for state level programs and special projects of the Alcorn State University Extension Program.
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POSTING DATE: 09/03/2009
POSITION TITLE: Associate Administrator for Regional and Area Programs
DEPARTMENT: Alcorn State University Extension Program
DESCRIPTION: The Associate Administrator for Regional and Area Programs will provide leadership and expertise to regional and area staff in planning, implementing, and evaluating extension’s regional and area programs.
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POSTING DATE: 09/03/2009
POSITION TITLE: Agronomy Specialist
DEPARTMENT: Alcorn State University Extension Program
DESCRIPTION: To develop, implement and evaluate educational projects and programs in the area of agronomy; to provide leadership for agronomy projects and programs; and to prepare agronomy educational materials including curriculums, training packages, presentations, visual aids, media releases, magazine articles, and other resource publications.
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POSTING DATE: 09/03/2009
POSITION TITLE: Family and Consumer Science (F&CS) Specialist
DEPARTMENT: Alcorn State University Extension Program
DESCRIPTION: To develop, implement and evaluate educational projects and programs in the family and consumer science program area; to provide leadership for F&CS projects and programs; and to prepare F&CS educational materials including curriculums, training packages, presentations, visual aids, media releases, magazine articles, and other resource publications.
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POSTING DATE: 09/03/2009
POSITION TITLE: Horticulture Specialist
DEPARTMENT: Alcorn State University Extension Program
DESCRIPTION:To develop, implement and evaluate educational projects and programs in the area of horticulture; to provide leadership for horticulture projects and programs; and to prepare horticulture educational materials including curriculums, training packages, presentations, visual aids, media releases, magazine articles, and other resource publications.
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POSTING DATE: 09/03/2009
POSITION TITLE: Curriculum Development Specialist
DEPARTMENT: Alcorn State University Extension Program
DESCRIPTION: To provide leadership, guidance, training and expert advice in curriculum development and skill-building to improve instruction and strengthen curriculums; identify and test new techniques and technologies that enhance learning outcomes; identify trends, gather and analyze data, recommend standards, and implement curriculum technology development plans; use emerging educational techniques and technologies to develop alternative assessment strategies to integrate into curriculum development.
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POSTING DATE: 09/03/2009
POSITION TITLE: Area Community Resource Development (CRD) Extension Educator
DEPARTMENT: Alcorn State University Extension Program
DESCRIPTION:The Area Community Resource Development (CRD) Extension Educator is responsible for providing leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive educational program for the Community Resource Development area of Alcorn State University Extension Program (ASUEP) in a designated geographic region of the state.
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POSTING DATE: 09/03/2009
POSITION TITLE:Nutrition/Health Specialist
DEPARTMENT: Alcorn State University Extension Program
DESCRIPTION:To develop, implement and evaluate educational projects and programs in the area of nutrition, food safety, and health; to provide leadership for nutrition and health projects and programs that are designed to address the needs of high risk, limited-resource audiences; and to prepare educational materials including curriculums, training packages, presentations, visual aids, media releases, magazine articles, and other resource publications in the area of health and human nutrition.
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POSTING DATE: 09/03/2009
POSITION TITLE:Secretary (Preston, MS)
DEPARTMENT: Alcorn State University Extension Program
DESCRIPTION:Provide primary clerical support to the Farm Manager and staff at the Small Farm Incubator Center in Preston, MS; perform various clerical duties including computer operation; typing; word processing; prepare and monitor purchase requisitions in Banner system; answer telephone; coordinate special events related to the Center; make travel and meeting arrangements; oversee the Center’s special projects and events; communicate information to staff and stakeholders; participate in center staff meetings; plan and schedule office work assignments; supervise temporary or part-time office help; maintain filing system and other duties assigned by the Farm Manager.
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POSTING DATE: 09/03/2009
POSITION TITLE: Staff Development/Advisory Leadership Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Alcorn State University Extension Program
DESCRIPTION: The Staff Development/Advisory Leadership Coordinator is responsible for providing leadership in the coordination, development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive training system and advisory leadership of Alcorn State University Extension Program (ASUEP) in a designated geographic region of the state.
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POSTING DATE: 09/03/2009
POSITION TITLE: Skills Laboratory Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Associate Degree Nursing
DESCRIPTION:The Skills Laboratory Coordinator is responsible for facilitating students’ learning of knowledge and skills in a simulated laboratory setting. The Skills Laboratory Coordinator collaborates with faculty in designing, implementing and evaluating the teaching-learning process used in the skills laboratory.
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POSTING DATE: 09/02/2009
POSITION TITLE: Chairperson
DEPARTMENT: Agriculture
DESCRIPTION: The Chairperson is responsible for the general oversight of the Department of Agriculture, including undergraduate and graduate degree programs, administration of budgets and personnel (faculty and staff), recruitment and retention, strategic planning for the department, establishing and maintaining productive professional working relationships with other units on campus, government agencies, and the private sector in order to effectively achieve the goals and objectives of the Department.
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POSTING DATE: 09/01/2009
POSITION TITLE: Assistant Professor
DEPARTMENT: Department of Advanced Technologies
DESCRIPTION: The Department of Advanced Technologies invites applications for an appointment of an Assistant Professor in the area of Computer Networking and Information Technology, with strong emphasis in network security. The candidate will play a key role in the development of the newly setup Cyber-Threat Analysis Laboratory in the department.
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POSTING DATE: 08/11/2009
POSITION TITLE: Assistant Professor DEPARTMENT: Department of Biological Sciences
DESCRIPTION:The applicant my be able to perform the following: teach, mentor, advise, recruit and other faculty and administrative duties as assigned.
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POSTING DATE: 08/03/2009
POSITION TITLE: Assistant , Associate or Full Professor of Developmental Biology
DEPARTMENT: Department of Biological Sciences
DESCRIPTION: The applicant my be able to perform the following: teach, mentor, advise, recruit and other faculty and administrative duties as assigned.
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POSTING DATE: 08/03/2009
POSITION TITLE: Assistant , Associate or Full Professor DEPARTMENT: Department of Biological Sciences
DESCRIPTION: The applicant my be able to perform the following: teach, mentor, advise, recruit and other faculty and administrative duties as assigned.
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POSTING DATE: 08/03/2009
POSITION TITLE: Accountant/Auditor DEPARTMENT: Internal Audit
DESCRIPTION: Alcorn State University is seeking a skilled professional to fill the Accountant/Auditor’s position. This position reports to the Director of Internal Audit. He/she will assist the director in performing compliance, operational and financial audits, assess compliance with policies and procedures, evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and verify the accuracy of financial records.
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POSTING DATE: 08/03/2009
POSITION TITLE: Instructor/Assistant Professor of Speech and Theater DEPARTMENT: Fine Arts
DESCRIPTION: The primary responsibility of this position is to provide instruction for students enrolled in oral communication classes. The course is designed to address techniques of informal and formal patterns of effective speech, appropriate body expression and basic articulation. Additional courses in acting, play production, and/or theater can be had depending on background and qualifications. The candidate is expected to participate in the production of one or two plays each year.
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POSTING DATE: 07/29/2009
POSITION TITLE:Police Officer (4) DEPARTMENT:Campus Police
DESCRIPTION:The Patrol Officer’s fundamental duty is to serve the campus community and safeguard lives and property to the best of his or her ability.
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POSTING DATE: 07/29/2009
POSITION TITLE: Welcome Center Greeter (2) DEPARTMENT:Campus Police
DESCRIPTION: Greeter must strictly monitor the campus entrance at all times.
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POSTING DATE: 07/29/2009
POSITION TITLE: Instructor/Assistant Professor - Reading ( 2 positions) Fixed Term for 2009-10 only; reappointment possible DEPARTMENT: College for Excellence
DESCRIPTION: The successful candidate must be able to teach multiple levels of reading. Assignments in other areas, particularly the University Life curriculum, are possible depending upon need. The College for Excellence is responsible for the developmental education program and the general education core curriculum. The standard teaching load is 12 hours per semester. An additional assignment in the Summer Developmental Program or summer school is possible
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POSTING DATE: 07/01/2009
POSITION TITLE: APPLICATIONS PROGRAMMER I, II, III DEPARTMENT: Center for Information Technology Services
DESCRIPTION: This is entry to expert level technical services work involving the development and maintenance of computer programs. Responsibilities focus on designing and preparing application programs and maintaining existing programs. Computer Programmers are typically located within an agency's data processing unit and assigned to multiple application development and support teams on a project by project basis. This classification does not encompass non-information services personnel in highly technical, specialized fields such as engineering, medical or physical sciences, accounting, etc. whose duties require them to utilize and/or customize standardized application products unique to their area of specialization, nor other professional staff who develop applications for their own use or in support of a small work unit utilizing off the shelf, desktop products such as spreadsheets and PC-based database. Work is performed under general supervision and evolves to a minimal to no management supervision.
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POSITION TITLE: Chief Information Officer / Senior IT Director DEPARTMENT: Center for Information Technology Services
DESCRIPTION: The Chief Information Officer is a versatile individual with a background directing and coordinating the activities of a college staff, plus a number of students, engaged in administrative systems, computer operations, networking, help desk, web applications, computer lab support, desk top, audio visual and media services. We are looking for a very well rounded individual with good strategic leadership and project management skills who can work with a variety of academic and administrative staffs.
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POSITION TITLE: Faculty(Nursing), Dept. of Associate Degree Nursing DEPARTMENT: School of Nursing
DESCRIPTION: Carry out duties and responsibilities that are designed to contribute to achievement of the established objectives of the department.
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POSITION TITLE: Faculty(Nursing), Dept. of Baccalaureate Nursing DEPARTMENT: School of Nursing
DESCRIPTION:Carry out duties and responsibilities that are designed to contribute to achievement of the established objectives of the department.
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POSITION TITLE: Faculty(Nursing), Dept. of Graduate Nursing DEPARTMENT: School of Nursing
DESCRIPTION: Carry out duties and responsibilities that are designed to contribute to achievement of the established objectives of the department
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POSITION TITLE: Chairperson, Department of Baccalaureate Nursing DEPARTMENT: School of Nursing
DESCRIPTION: The Chairperson of the Department of Baccalaureate Nursing is accountable to the Dean of the School of Nursing for the department’s strategic and operational outcomes achievement
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POSITION TITLE: Chairperson, Department of Graduate Nursing DEPARTMENT: School of Nursing
DESCRIPTION: The Chairperson of the Department of Graduate Nursing reports directly to the Dean of the School of Nursing and is accountable for providing leadership for strategic and operational outcomes achievement.
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POSITION TITLE: Assistant/Associate Broadcast
DEPARTMENT: Mass Communications
DESCRIPTION: Primary teaching assignment will be Basic and Advanced Television Techniques, Basic and. Advanced Television Production and its lab components, advise the ASU TV-13, advise students and other job duties as required.
POSTING DATE: 06/11/2009
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POSITION TITLE: Assistant Professor of Recreation
DEPARTMENT: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
DESCRIPTION: Responsible for teaching, provide service to the internal and external communities and conduct research in order to advance.
POSTING DATE: 06/03/2009
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POSITION TITLE: Research Associate
DEPARTMENT: Chemistry and Physics
DESCRIPTION: The Research Associate will be in the area of oligonucleotide probe design for pathogen detection and will work with other scientists to review literature, design pathogen probes, and perform laboratory procedures pertaining to pathogen detection.
POSTING DATE: 05/22/2009
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POSITION TITLE: Biometric Statistician
DEPARTMENT: School of AREAS, Office of Research
DESCRIPTION: This individual will work with students, faculty and staff across all academic departments to design research and execute statistical methodology and experimental design.
POSTING DATE: 04/22/2009
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POSITION TITLE: Research Assistant Professor
DEPARTMENT: Agriculture (School of AREAS)
DESCRIPTION: Alcorn State University Department of Agriculture seeks a research assistant professor. This non-tenure track, twelve-month position is 100% research responsibility in agricultural and applied economics, although some teaching responsibility is negotiable. Initially, the appointment is for a two-year term, and is renewable depending on performance and funding.
POSTING DATE: 03/31/2009
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POSITION TITLE: Assistant/associate professor of Marketing
DEPARTMENT: School of Business
DESCRIPTION: Faculty are expected to teach, publish in referred journals and provide service to the University and community. Publications in refereed journals and teaching experience are required for advanced ranks.
POSTING DATE: 03/11/2009
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POSITION TITLE: Assistant/associate professor of Management
DEPARTMENT: School of Business
DESCRIPTION: Faculty are expected to teach, publish in referred journals and provide service to the University and community. Publications in refereed journals and teaching experience are required for advanced ranks.
POSTING DATE: 03/11/2009
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POSITION TITLE: Dean
DEPARTMENT: School of Arts and Sciences
DESCRIPTION: Serve as the Administrative Leader in the School of Arts and Sciences of eight academic departments including Military Science (ROTC). Plan, organize, administer and evaluate all academic programs within the school. Evaluate, supervise and recommend all candidates for the hiring of instructional, professional and career staff of the School of Arts & Sciences.
POSTING DATE: 03/11/2009
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POSITION TITLE: Dean of University Libraries
DEPARTMENT: Academic Affairs
DESCRIPTION: The Dean provides leadership in defining and communicating the role of the library on campus as the center of excellence. The Dean is also responsible for the daily operation of the library on the main campus and the branch library on the Natchez campus, and the overall management of its programs, resources, and services.
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POSITION TITLE: Associate Dean, Natchez Campus and Director of MBA Program
DEPARTMENT: School of Business
DESCRIPTION: Responsible for daily operation of the Natchez campus activities that includes: 1) Managing, recruiting and orienting faculty 2) Recruiting and processing student applications, and registering students 3) Proactively address program areas that require either development or enforcement of detailed policies and procedures.
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POSITION TITLE: Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs
DEPARTMENT: School of Business
DESCRIPTION: Identifies Undergraduate Program areas that require either development or enforcement of detailed policies and procedures and proactively accomplishes same.
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The Mississippi River Research Center is immediately seeking an individual with keen understanding of surface and vadose zone hydrology. This will be a 2-year appointment. The successful candidate will work with a team of scientists to classifying soil for solute transport as influenced by soil properties, land use, and landscape position. Experiments will be conducted in both complex and simple watersheds. Further, experiment will be conduct from lab-scale to plot-scale and to watershed-scale.
This individual must have experience in designing small-scale and large-scale runoff plots, the use of tension and ring infiltrometers, the use and interpretation of mathematical models, and report generation and publishing research results.
This position has a direct salary of $40,000 plus additional funds to cover institutional fringe benefit. A Ph.D. in soil science, soil physics, vadose zone hydrology and agricultural engineering, or related field is required. The position will be located on the Lorman campus of Alcorn State University, Mississippi.
A complete application will consist of 1) application cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) three letters of recommendation, and 4) official transcripts.
Send application packet to Dr. Alton B. Johnson, 1000 ASU Drive #852, Alcorn State, MS 39096. The application packet can also be sent electronically to: bjohnson@alcorn.edu.
ASU Department of Chemistry and Physics has an immediate opening for a nine-month full-time tenure-track position in Chemistry at the Assistant Professor level that will begin in August 2009. Responsibilities: teaching introductory and advanced level courses in chemistry, which may include some of the following: Physical Chemistry, General Physics, Optics, General Chemistry, Modern Physics, Thermodynamics, Environmental Chemistry, Nuclear and Radio Chemistry, etc. for both Chemistry and non majors, and an advanced level course in a specialty area. The development of a research program involving undergraduate and master degree level graduate students is encouraged. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, serving on departmental, and university committees. A strong commitment to research and teaching/mentoring is required. The Department of Chemistry enjoys a relatively small enrollment with an annual graduation rate among the highest in the area. The Department, with 10 full-time faculty members, offers B.S. and M.S. in Education degrees. Currently, two new facilities, one for Biotechnology and another for Environmental Science are under construction and are expected to be fully functional in the Fall of 2008. Qualifications: Candidates must have a terminal degree in Chemical Physics or with expertise to carry out instructional responsibilities stated above. Postdoctoral research experience with publications in an area of Chemistry or Physics is preferred. Experience in grantsmanship is expected. The ability to work within a diverse environment is expected. Application: send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, description of research interest, three letters of reference, and official graduate transcripts to:
Dr. Sandra Barnes Chair,
Search Committee Department of Chemistry and Physics
1000 ASU Drive #780
Alcorn State, MS 39096-7500
Email: sbarnes@alcorn.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
ASU Experiment Station has an immediate opening for a 12-month tenure-track research/faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. Selected candidate will provide leadership in conducting basic and applied research and attracting external funding for the university. He or she will provide instructions at the undergraduate and graduate levels, especially courses in plant pathology and breeding of vegetable and small fruit crops. Requirements: Ph.D. in Plant Science with a good background in plant protection or related discipline; good experience in teaching and research; ability to write fundable proposals, and to collaborate effectively with colleagues within and outside the university; ability to provide significant support to Alcorn State University Extension Program. Application: please submit academic transcripts, vitae, including experience in the areas of teaching, research and extension, three letters of recommendation. All application materials must be submitted to:
Dr. Patrick Igbokwe,
Interim Associate Director,
Alcorn Experiment Station,
1000 ASU Drive #625,
Alcorn State, Mississippi 39096.
Applications will continue to be received and reviewed until a suitable candidate is identified and hired.
Postdoctoral Research Associate: Nutrient Management & Conservation Planning. Candidate should have a Ph. D in soil fertility/nutrient management or a closely related field with training and/or experience in soil and plant analysis, measurement of soil carbon and nitrogen pool and fluxes in relation to land use and residue management by using a range of field and laboratory techniques. Current areas of research include organic horticulture, horticultural residue management, conservation tillage for vegetable production, soil and tissue diagnostics, temporal and spatial changes in nutrient availability from crop residues, organic manures, inorganic fertilizers and nutrient uptake, and plant response to nutrient management. Strong written and oral communication skills in explaining soil and water conservation, and nutrient management issues on horticultural fields and demonstrated ability with computer software are essential. Application materials including a cover letter addressing experience and skills related to the above responsibilities, resume, transcripts, and contact information for three referees should be addressed to:
Dr. Girish K. Panicker, Director,
Center for Conservation Research, Extension and Research Complex,
1000 ASU Dr. 479,
Alcorn State University,
Alcorn State, MS 39096.
Applications will be accepted until July 31, 2008 or until a suitable applicant is identified.
. Candidate should have a Ph. D in soil fertility/nutrient management or a closely related field with training and/or experience in soil and plant analysis, measurement of soil carbon and nitrogen pool and fluxes in relation to land use and residue management by using a range of field and laboratory techniques. Current areas of research include organic horticulture, horticultural residue management, conservation tillage for vegetable production, soil and tissue diagnostics, temporal and spatial changes in nutrient availability from crop residues, organic manures, inorganic fertilizers and nutrient uptake, and plant response to nutrient management. Strong written and oral communication skills in explaining soil and water conservation, and nutrient management issues on horticultural fields and demonstrated ability with computer software are essential. Application materials including a cover letter addressing experience and skills related to the above responsibilities, resume, transcripts, and contact information for three referees should be addressed to: Dr. Girish K. Panicker, Director, Center for Conservation Research, Extension and Research Complex, 1000 ASU Dr. 479, Alcorn State University, Alcorn State, MS 39096. Applications will be accepted until July 31, 2008 or until a suitable applicant is identified.
Alcorn State University has an immediate opening for the position of Associate Vice President Academic Affairs. (Search Reopened.) The Associate Vice-President will work with and reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and will play a key role in creating an institutional climate and culture that puts students and their achievements first and foremost when determining the facilities to be used, the people to be hired, the programs to be developed, and the services to be provided. Responsibilities: to articulate the university’s vision of academic excellence; assist in the development and implementation of strategic, administrative and supervisory initiatives necessary to fulfill the academic agenda and vision of the University; faculty development in support of learning and teaching excellence, coordinating diversity efforts within Academic Affairs; working with both Academic and Student Affairs professionals in the areas of enrollment management and student success. Qualifications: an earned doctorate, knowledge of state and national issues pertaining to higher education, a proven record of successful experience in one or more of the following areas: transfer programs, occupational/technical programs, continuing and distance education, workforce development, and academic support services, (3) years of progressively increasing responsibilities (post-master's) in academic affairs administration, experience in a broad array of student affairs functional areas, professional/career development that demonstrates appropriate preparedness for the position of Associate Vice-President. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Application: submit a letter of application; curriculum vitae; official university transcripts and three (3) letters of recommendation. Position is available immediately. An application package must be directed to:
Search Committee Attn:
Belinda Benjamin
Office of Academic Affairs
1000 ASU Drive #569
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS 39096-7500
601-877-6142
belinda1@alcorn.edu
Alcorn State University has an immediate opening for the position of Chair, Department of English and Foreign Languages. The department with 16 full time faculty members offers the B.A. degree in English with majors in Secondary English Education, English Literature, and Professional Writing. The department also collaborates with or directs other programs including Honors, the Alcorn Writing Project, the ASU Writing Center, and the MsEd in Education. Responsibilities: in addition to departmental administration, the Chair will carry half-load teaching responsibilities. Qualifications: a terminal degree in English; administrative experience, with experience as chair preferred; sensitivity and responsiveness to issues of diversity and multiculturalism; an energetic, collaborative, and productive leadership style; effective communication skills, and a notable record of teaching, scholarly activity, professional service, and community service. Application: submit a letter of application; curriculum vitae; official university transcripts and three (3) letters of recommendation. Position is available immediately. An application package must be directed to:
Search Committee Attn:
Belinda Benjamin
Office of Academic Affairs
1000 ASU Drive #569
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS 39096-7500
601-877-6142
belinda1@alcorn.edu
ASU School of Education and Psychology has an anticipated opening for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Guidance Education/School Counseling (2 full-time, tenure positions.) Qualifications: an earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution; demonstrate potential to engage in scholarly research; be able to establish partnerships with local and state K-12 counseling programs; be able to manage field-based internship experiences and provide academic advisement; evidence knowledge of ethical standards involved in the counseling practice; demonstrate use of technology in counseling theory and practice; and foster cultural and social diversity. Application: submit curriculum vitae to: Dr. Doris E. McGowan, Chairperson Department of Education and Psychology 1000 ASU Drive, Box 480 Alcorn State, MS 39096, tel. (601) 877-6200
Alcorn State University School of Nursing has several faculty vacancies. Interested applicants must have a master’s degree in nursing as minimum education preparation. Preference will be given to applicants with teaching experience in institutions of higher learning. Qualified individuals, with concentration in any clinical specialty area, may apply by submitting an application, official transcripts and three (3) letters of reference to:
Carolyn Dollar, Ph.D., FNP, Interim Associate Dean
Alcorn State University School of Nursing
Post Office Box 18399
Natchez, MS 39122
The positions are open until filled.
ASU School of Nursing has several faculty vacancies in the Department of Baccalaureate Nursing. Qualifications: must have a master’s degree in nursing as minimum education preparation. Preference will be given to applicants with teaching experience in institutions of higher learning. Qualified individuals, with concentration in any clinical specialty area, may apply by submitting an application, official transcripts and three (3) letters of reference to:
Dr. Diane Blanchard, Chairperson
Department of Baccalaureate Nursing
Alcorn State University
School of Nursing
P.O. Box 18399 Natchez, MS 39122