Water & Cropping Systems Extension Educator

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks an Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator for water and cropping systems based in York and Seward, NE. This role connects UNL, the agricultural community, and Nebraska residents through practical, science-based extension programming and applied research, with county-level leadership responsibility.

The position emphasizes teaching, outreach, and collaboration with faculty, industry partners, and local stakeholders to deliver impactful

Formación

• 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). If hired as an instructor, will be expected to make satisfactory progress toward and complete a master's degree within the initial five-year appointment period.
• Field experience in production agriculture with an emphasis on cropping systems relevant to Nebraska agriculture.
• Successful experience teaching in a formal or non-formal setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (publications, presentations, web, and social media).

Responsabilidades

• Exemplifies positive and professional behavior toward colleagues, clients, and partner organizations.
• Develops and delivers proactive, innovative, and engaging educational programs with significant reach and impact.
• Establishes and sustains a strong local and regional clientele base and programming portfolio.
• Employs innovative strategies and technologies to design, develop, implement, and assess programs.
• Collaborates with Extension specialists and researchers to translate research into educational resources.
• Leads and contributes to collaboration with local and statewide partners to address high-priority issues.
• Completes PEARS data entry and reporting requirements.
• Fulfills annual IANR reporting requirements including an individual impact report.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Teaching ability

Educación

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)

Descripción del empleo

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks an Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator for water and cropping systems based in York and Seward, NE. This role connects UNL, the agricultural community, and Nebraska residents through practical, science-based extension programming and applied research, with county-level leadership responsibility.

The position emphasizes teaching, outreach, and collaboration with faculty, industry partners, and local stakeholders to deliver impactful