Impactful Water & Cropping Systems Extension Educator

Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska; Fremont (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska–Lincoln in Fremont, NE, seeks an Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator in Water & Cropping Systems serving Dodge, Cuming, and Washington Counties.

The position is twelve-month, non-tenure track, with responsibilities in delivering research-based extension programming and building partnerships to improve profitability, sustainability, and resiliency in Nebraska agriculture.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in agronomy, crop science, plant sciences, or a closely related field (extension educator).
• If hired as an instructor, progress toward a master’s degree within the initial five-year appointment period.
• Demonstrated ability to connect and engage with local farmers, agribusiness, and colleagues through relationships, programming, and service.
• Field experience in production agriculture with an emphasis on cropping systems relevant to Nebraska agriculture.
• Experience teaching in a formal or non-formal setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (publications, presentations, web, and social media).

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers proactive, innovative, and engaging educational programs and products for county, regional, and statewide audiences.
• Establishes and sustains a strong local and regional clientele base and programming portfolio.
• Collaborates with Extension specialists to conduct applied research and translate findings for audiences.
• Employs innovative strategies to design, develop, implement, and assess programs across platforms.
• Completes PEARS data entry and annual reporting requirements.
• Fosters collaboration with local leaders, stakeholders, and partners to advance Extension programming.

Skills

Engagement with local farmers

Field experience in production agr.

Effective communication

Education

Master’s degree in agronomy, crop science, plant sciences, or a closely related field (extension educator)

Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, crop science, plant sciences, or a closely related field (extension instructor)

Job description

University of Nebraska–Lincoln in Fremont, NE, seeks an Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator in Water & Cropping Systems serving Dodge, Cuming, and Washington Counties.

The position is twelve-month, non-tenure track, with responsibilities in delivering research-based extension programming and building partnerships to improve profitability, sustainability, and resiliency in Nebraska agriculture.