Water & Cropping Systems Extension Educator (Open Rank)

Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources; Fremont (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska’s Extension program seeks an Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator focused on Water & Cropping Systems in Fremont, NE. This is a twelve‑month, non‑tenure track appointment with potential for rank based on education.

Position emphasizes outreach to farmers, agribusiness, and communities, delivering research‑based programming and applying findings to improve profitability and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in agronomy, crop science, plant sciences, or a closely related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, crop science, plant sciences, or a closely related field.
• Experience teaching in formal or non-formal settings.

Responsibilities

• Exemplifies professional behavior and attitude towards colleagues, clients, and partner organizations.
• Develops and delivers proactive, innovative extension programs and products with broad reach.
• Establishes and sustains a strong local and regional clientele base and portfolio.
• Employs innovative strategies to design, develop, implement, and assess programs.
• Engages and teaches in collaborative learning and problem‑solving environments.
• Collaborates with Extension specialists to fulfill responsibilities and conduct research.
• Engages with partners to identify priorities and deliver responsive programming.
• Completes PEARS data entry and reporting requirements.
• Fulfills IANR reporting requirements and annual impact report.

Skills

Teaching

Public speaking

Community engagement

Relationship building

Education

Master's degree in agronomy / crop science / plant sciences

Bachelor's degree in agronomy / crop science / plant sciences

Job description

The University of Nebraska’s Extension program seeks an Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator focused on Water & Cropping Systems in Fremont, NE. This is a twelve‑month, non‑tenure track appointment with potential for rank based on education.

Position emphasizes outreach to farmers, agribusiness, and communities, delivering research‑based programming and applying findings to improve profitability and sustainability.