Extension Assistant Professor - Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI)

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida is hiring an Extension Assistant Professor for the Natural Resources Leadership Institute. This full-time position involves delivering innovative content, developing programming, facilitation activities, and teaching in areas like conflict management. A Ph.D. is required along with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Commitment to core values and willingness to travel within Florida is essential. The role supports NRLI's mission to provide training and foster partnerships across various sectors.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in relevant fields.
• Willingness to travel within Florida and drive long distances.
• Commitment to UF core values.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative content and instruction during educational modules.
• Support and develop innovative programming that aligns with NRLI mission.
• Design and evaluate facilitation activities related to NRLI's mission.
• Teaching graduate and/or undergraduate courses in relevant areas.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Experiential instruction

Group facilitation

Conflict management

Mediation

Partnership development

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent highest degree

Job description

Overview

Extension Assistant Professor - Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI)

Job No: 539587

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Biology/Life Science, Agricultural Sciences

Department: 60460000 - AG-SCHL FOR, FISH, & GEOMATICS

Job Description

The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is creating an environment that affirms community across all dimensions. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF. The NRLI is a professional development and leadership institute that offers training, mentoring, and facilitation.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. NRLI INSTRUCTION: The candidate will deliver innovative content and instruction during educational modules. Furthermore, the candidate will help develop new curricula and approaches.
2. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & PARTNERSHIP SUPPORT: The candidate will help NRLI keep abreast of current issues and develop innovative programming that supports the NRLI mission. The candidate will support and strengthen existing partnerships within and outside of UF, including among NRLI alumni. They will foster new partnerships with internal and external groups and institutions to increase the program\'s impact, visibility, relevance, and clientele variety.
3. FACILITATION: The candidate will design, deliver, and evaluate facilitation activities, including meetings, retreats and multi-stakeholder processes related to NRLI\'s mission. Foci include decision-making, conflict management, mediation, and/or dialogue. Candidate will mentor/advise alumni and partners seeking support when conducting their own facilitation activities.
4. SFFGS TEACHING: Teaching duties will include offering a graduate and/or undergraduate course in the candidate\'s expertise such as conflict management, collaborative decision-making, facilitation, and related subjects. Candidate will contribute to other aspects of teaching enterprise as appropriate.

Background Information

The University of Florida is a Land-Grant, Sea-Grant, and Space-Grant institution. UF/IFAS includes multiple colleges and services across the state. IFAS employs thousands of people including faculty and staff.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. (foreign equivalent acceptable) or equivalent highest degree and a minimum of 3 years\' experience is required. Experience includes demonstrated skills in two or more of the following: stakeholder engagement, experiential instruction, group facilitation, conflict management, mediation, and/or partnership development. Willingness to travel within Florida and drive long distances; travel may be outside normal hours. Commitment to UF core values. Salary commensurate with experience.

Preferred: A NRLI graduate or similar program; 10+ years experience; international/multicultural experience; experience outside academic settings.

Application Information

• Individuals wishing to apply should go online to Careers at UF and submit: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three letters of recommendation, unofficial transcripts.
• Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript; foreign degrees must be evaluated by a NACES-approved credentialing service.
• Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US.

Application Close

Applications Close: To apply, visit the UF Careers site for job 539587.

Our Commitment

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the US.