Impactful Water & Cropping Systems Extension Educator

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Job summary

University of Nebraska–Lincoln invites applications for an Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator focused on Water & Cropping Systems in Burt County. Based in Tekamah, NE, the role connects UNL with farmers, industry, and communities to provide practical, science-based education and applied research.

Responsibilities include delivering impactful water and cropping programs, translating research into accessible education, and collaborating with specialists to expand outreach

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher and related field exposure.
• Strong teaching, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience engaging farmers, industry, and community stakeholders.
• Knowledge of water management, irrigation, and cropping systems.
• Ability to translate research into practical education.

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers water and cropping systems extension programming.
• Translates research into practical educational experiences for diverse audiences.
• Collaborates with Extension specialists and teams to enhance impact.
• Engages communities, measures program impact, and reports results.
• Leads and contributes to multidisciplinary Extension programming.

Skills

Teaching and public speaking

Communication

Relationship building

Community engagement

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in agronomy, crop science, plant sciences, or related field

Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, crop science, plant sciences, or related field

Willingness to pursue master’s degree within five years

Experience in Nebraska agriculture or Great Plains cropping systems

Ability to work with diverse audiences and settings

Tools

Digital resources

Web-based platforms

Social media

Job description

University of Nebraska–Lincoln invites applications for an Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator focused on Water & Cropping Systems in Burt County. Based in Tekamah, NE, the role connects UNL with farmers, industry, and communities to provide practical, science-based education and applied research.

Responsibilities include delivering impactful water and cropping programs, translating research into accessible education, and collaborating with specialists to expand outreach