Lead Water & Cropping Systems Extension Educator

University Of Nebraska - Lincoln; Sidney (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; 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 in Water & Cropping Systems (Cheyenne Co.). The role is based in Sidney, NE, with responsibilities across Kimball, Cheyenne, Duel, Garden, and Banner Counties, delivering research-based extension programming to improve profitability and sustainability in cropping systems.

The successful candidate will support statewide initiatives, pursue master’s degree progress if hired as an

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Sciences, or closely related field as applicable to instructor/educator roles.
• Field experience in production agriculture with emphasis on cropping systems relevant to Nebraska agriculture.
• Experience teaching in formal or informal settings; demonstrated ability to communicate via publications, presentations, web, and social media.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver water and cropping systems extension programming in Sidney, NE and surrounding counties.
• Collaborate as part of the statewide Water and Cropping Systems team to create solution-based resources.
• Engage with partners and audiences to promote equity, inclusion, and impactful programming.

Skills

Field experience

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Sciences, or related field (extension instructor)

Master’s degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Sciences, or related field (extension educator)

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for an Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator in Water & Cropping Systems (Cheyenne Co.). The role is based in Sidney, NE, with responsibilities across Kimball, Cheyenne, Duel, Garden, and Banner Counties, delivering research-based extension programming to improve profitability and sustainability in cropping systems.

The successful candidate will support statewide initiatives, pursue master’s degree progress if hired as an