Horticulture Extension Educator — Regional Impact

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Scottsbluff (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln seeks an Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator for Scotts Bluff County. The role focuses on developing and delivering horticulture education, engaging homeowners, producers, and partners across a defined Nebraska region.

As part of HLES, you will work with local and statewide teams, pursue a master’s degree if hired as an instructor, and may advance to higher ranks. Tuition remission is provided for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in horticulture, landscape design/management/sustainability, environmental science, horticulture entomology, fruit and vegetable production, plant health care, or closely related field.
• If hired as an instructor, must progress towards a master’s degree within initial five-year appointment period.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver educational programs and resources in horticulture or related fields.
• Engage with communities to deliver programs statewide and within the assigned counties.
• Collaborate with Extension specialists and researchers to translate research into outreach.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication

Urban horticulture

Education

Master’s degree in horticulture or related field

Bachelor’s degree in related field with master’s progress

Job description

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln seeks an Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator for Scotts Bluff County. The role focuses on developing and delivering horticulture education, engaging homeowners, producers, and partners across a defined Nebraska region.

As part of HLES, you will work with local and statewide teams, pursue a master’s degree if hired as an instructor, and may advance to higher ranks. Tuition remission is provided for full-time employees.