Water Resources Extension Educator (Assistant Extension Professor)

Minnesota Sea Grant seeks a Water Resources Extension Educator to develop and deliver extension programs about water quality of Lake Superior and Minnesota’s inland lakes and streams.

Do you have experience and knowledge of surface water quality in freshwater systems, nutrient dynamics and harmful algal blooms, pollution prevention, marine debris, contaminants of emerging concern, and/or aquatic invasive species? Are you passionate about sharing your knowledge with lakeshore communities in Minnesota and throughout the Great Lakes region? Please consider joining our University of Minnesota Sea Grant College Program (MNSG) team as an Assistant Extension Professor. Under the working title of “Water Resources Extension Educator”, this position will be responsible for developing extension programming about water quality of Lake Superior and Minnesota’s inland lakes and streams, delivering programming to Minnesota communities, and evaluating the impact of these programs over time.

This position is a permanent, 100% time, academic professional appointment that includes benefits. Annual compensation for this position is dependent upon qualifications, and is expected to range between $55,000 and $85,000. This position will be located at either the University of Minnesota Duluth campus or the St. Paul campus and may be a combination of in-office and remote work.

Applications must be submitted online. To apply for this position:

Go to UMN HR Search Jobs.
Search for job opening 356247.
Complete the online application and attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae or resume, diversity statement, and contact information for three professional references.
Application Open Date: July 10, 2023.
Applications Reviewed Starting: August 11, 2023 (position will remain open until filled).

For questions, contact: Sea Grant Great Lakes Transportation Extension Educator, Kelsey Prihoda, priho011@d.umn.edu.