Assistant Professor of Aquaculture

Assistant Professor of Aquaculture

Lake Superior State University 650 W Easterday Ave, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

Title:

Assistant Professor of Aquaculture

VP Area:
Academic Affairs

Department:
College of Great Lakes Ecology & Education

Published Salary Range: $60,000-$65,000 for 9‑month position plus additional pay for summer and winter

Job Summary/Basic Function:

Lake Superior State University (LSSU) seeks qualified applicants for a tenure‑track faculty position in Aquaculture starting in August 2026. This is a 9‑month, tenure‑track position in the School of Natural Resources that is funded through a partnership between LSSU and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) titled the Partnership for Aquaculture Research and Management (PARM). The PARM position has administrative (25%), research (45%), teaching and mentoring (25%), and service (5%) responsibilities, and will be responsible for supporting aquaculture initiatives that address university and MDNR interests.

The core appointment is based on a 9‑month academic contract. However, due to the year‑round needs of the hatchery and the PARM program, the position includes additional expectations during the winter and summer terms, and these will be compensated by an additional stipend.

Administrative responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing vision for and year‑round oversight of CFRE Fish Hatchery operations, developing and managing the hatchery operational budget, supervising hatchery personnel, and working with internal and external partners to ensure smooth operation of the hatchery. Research responsibilities include creating an active, externally‑funded research program in aquaculture that engages students and supports LSSU and MDNR research needs, publishing research results in peer‑reviewed scientific journals, presenting at professional conferences, acquiring external funding for research, and maintaining and developing collaborative relationships with state, federal, and tribal agencies.

Teaching responsibilities may include teaching Freshwater Fish Culture, Internship in Aquaculture, Apprenticeship in Fish Culture, and thesis mentoring (Senior Project and MS Project). Mentoring undergraduates and graduate students engaged in research is expected.

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