Water & Cropping Systems Educator — Regional Leader

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission for full-time employees

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln seeks an Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator focusing on Water & Cropping Systems in Columbus, NE. This role involves developing educational programs to enhance agricultural profitability and sustainability.

Applicants should possess either a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in agronomy or a closely related field. The educator must engage with diverse stakeholders and deliver practical educational experiences.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in agronomy, crop science, or closely related field required for extension educator.
• Strong teaching, communication, and relationship-building skills necessary.
• Demonstrated knowledge of production agriculture and cropping systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop impactful extension programming for water and cropping systems.
• Engage diverse audiences through workshops, field demonstrations, and digital resources.
• Collaborate with local stakeholders to identify needs and deliver responsive programming.

Skills

Teaching skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Knowledge of production agriculture

Water management knowledge

Education

Master's degree in agronomy or closely related field

Bachelor's degree in agronomy or closely related field

Tools

Digital resources

Web-based platforms

Job description

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln seeks an Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator focusing on Water & Cropping Systems in Columbus, NE. This role involves developing educational programs to enhance agricultural profitability and sustainability.

Applicants should possess either a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in agronomy or a closely related field. The educator must engage with diverse stakeholders and deliver practical educational experiences.