Saint Paul, MN

Position Title: Fisheries and Aquaculture Assistant Extension Professor

Organization: University of Minnesota Sea Grant

Location: Saint Paul, MN

Position Overview:  The Minnesota Sea Grant (MNSG) fisheries and aquaculture extension educator will be responsible for providing outreach and applied research on fisheries and aquaculture. Preferred candidates will have experience and knowledge in fisheries and aquaculture. This person will develop, deliver, and evaluate extension programming relevant to Sea Grant’s mission and strategic plan. The fisheries and aquaculture assistant extension professor will work closely with other Minnesota Sea Grant staff, U of M extension educators, and Sea Grant extension educators across the Great Lakes and nation who are involved in related issues. This person will also work with appropriate state, federal, and tribal agencies along with the recreational, charter, and commercial fishing and aquaculture industries. This position is supervised by MNSG’s extension program leader.

Duties: The fisheries and aquaculture assistant extension professor will be responsible for providing outreach and applied research on fisheries and aquaculture for the Minnesota Sea Grant Program. Preferred candidates will have experience and knowledge in fisheries and aquaculture as well as outreach and extension. In addition to working with Sea Grant and extension staff in Minnesota and across the Great Lakes region, this person will also work with state, federal, and tribal agencies and the recreational, charter, and commercial fishing and aquaculture industries. A Master’s degree is required and this position is a permanent, 100% time, academic professional appointment with benefits.

Qualifications: A Master’s degree is required. This degree must be from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent, with emphasis on aquaculture production and/or research, or fisheries science, management and/or ecology.

Start/End Dates: After July 15, 2024

Salary/Pay: $42,870 – $85,000 (dependent on qualifications)

Application Deadline: Application reviews begin May 31st and position will remain open until filled.

How to Apply:

1. Go to: https://hr.umn.edu/jobs/Find-Job, select the category of applicant that you are (external, employee, student), and search for Job ID 361332
2 . Complete the online application and attach all of the following:
Cover letter
Resume
Contact information for three professional references