SUPERINTENDENT
Southwest Virginia Aquaculture Research and Extension Center
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is seeking to fill
the position of Superintendent of the Southwest Virginia Aquaculture
Research and Extension Center (SWVAqREC). The SWVAqREC is located 100 miles
west of Blacksburg in the Town of Saltville, near the towns of Abingdon and
Marion. The Center was established in 2000, and is initiating programs in
recirculating aquaculture and the production of special horticultural crops,
such as cut flowers, bedding plants, and organic fruits and vegetables.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The superintendent will be responsible for all aspects of Center operations
including providing leadership for conducting research and extension
programs as well as being actively involved in the Commercial Fish and
Shellfish Technologies (CFAST) program. Specific responsibilities include:
overseeing Center research and extension projects; and liaison with college
administration, research and extension faculty, and the Town of Saltville.
The incumbent will also be responsible for public relations and visibility
of Center programs.
QUALIFICATIONS
The superintendent must have at least a Masters degree in aquaculture or a
closely related field. Experience with recirculating aquaculture systems is
required. The superintendent must have the demonstrated ability to
communicate effectively with individuals at all levels within the
university, industry, and public sectors. Experience with personnel and
fiscal management is required. The successful candidate must have a strong
commitment to applied research, extension programming, and the long-term
sustainability of agriculture. The candidate must be physically able and
willing to perform manual labor and must have the skills necessary to grow
fish and operate an aquaculture and horticultural facility. The ability to
use personal computers to perform a variety of tasks is required.
SALARY
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a
12-month restricted position with funding available until September 30, 2002
and with continuation contingent upon availability of funds.
APPLICATIONS
Review of applications will begin June 1, 2001 and will continue until a
suitable candidate is identified. Interested persons should send a letter of
intent, a complete resume', and arrange for three letters of reference to
arrive by the due date. Send application materials or request for
information to:
Dr. Gerald Jubb,
Associate Director, Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station,
104 Hutcheson Hall,
Blacksburg, VA 24061-0402;
telephone (540) 231-6336;
e-mail jubbg@vt.edu <mailto:jubbg@vt.edu>
Geoffrey M. Knobl
126 Food Science & Tech
VA Sea Grant
Virginia Tech
540-231-7849
mayflon@exchange.vt.edu
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