Horticulture Extension Educator | Regional Outreach

Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources; Scottsbluff (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Job summary

Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources in Scottsbluff, NE invites applications for an Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator. This 12-month, non-tenure track role focuses on delivering horticulture education across counties and statewide, partnering with HLES and other teams.

The candidate will work under the HLES umbrella, teaching and developing programs for a diverse audience, while aiming toward a master’s degree if hired as an instructor.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in horticulture, landscape design/management, environmental science, or closely related field (extension educator) OR bachelor’s degree (extension instructor).
• Successful experience teaching in formal or non-formal settings.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate via publications, presentations, web, and social media.
• Experience with urban or landscape horticulture similar to Nebraska systems.

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers proactive, engaging educational programs and products with broad reach and impact.
• Establishes and sustains a local and regional clientele base and programming portfolio.
• Employs innovative strategies to design, implement, and assess Extension programs across counties and statewide.
• Collaborates with Extension specialists and researchers to translate research into outreach materials.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Urban/landscape horticulture

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in horticulture or related field

Bachelor's degree in horticulture or related field (extension instructor track)

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources in Scottsbluff, NE invites applications for an Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator. This 12-month, non-tenure track role focuses on delivering horticulture education across counties and statewide, partnering with HLES and other teams.

The candidate will work under the HLES umbrella, teaching and developing programs for a diverse audience, while aiming toward a master’s degree if hired as an instructor.