Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator at University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lincoln, NE

Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator
Water and Cropping Systems – PSEP/
Chemigation Coordinator

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Do you have the drive to help us impact agricultural producers in positive ways? Can you be a strong regional expert and develop focused, comprehensive learning programs that help create environments and experiences for agricultural producers and businesses that result in improved pesticide use in agriculture? Nebraska Extension is an organization that values individuals who excel, adapt easily, exhibit a passion for helping others, and are excellent communicators. As a member of the Nebraska Extension team, you will collaborate with research and extension faculty who are leaders in their field. You will work with high-performing teams to create and deliver world-class, innovative learning experiences that empower Nebraskans to improve their lives around critical issues, such as pesticide application.

Nebraska Extension has an excellent opportunity for a full-time faculty position located in Lincoln, NE. The focus of this position will be on improving pesticide use in crops, non-crop areas, and chemigation. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining pesticide safety education programs for in-person and online delivery for academic credit, non-credit, certificates, and/or re-certification purposes. They will assess the impact of the pesticide safety education program and chemigation program efforts in team or individual efforts and report these impacts to Nebraska Extension, the administrative unit, community and public leaders, the general public, and peers at conferences and meetings. The extension professional will develop and maintain a comprehensive statewide educational program of excellence in pesticide safety education.

We want individuals who are self-directed and able to work in a flexible environment. We invite you to learn more about this role and Nebraska Extension using the following links: Our Strategic Direction | Nebraska Extension and Nebraska Extension – Water and Cropping Systems.

This twelve-month, non-tenure track, in-person position carries the title of Extension Instructor or Open Rank extension educator, depending on the candidate's level of education and experience. If hired as an instructor, the incumbent will be expected to make satisfactory progress toward and complete a master's degree within the initial five-year appointment period. As part of the Nebraska benefits package, UNL offers tuition remission for full-time employees, up to 15 credit hours per year. Once the master's degree is earned within that period, the position will advance to an assistant extension educator appointment.

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Weed Science, Plant Science or a closely related field (extension instructor) OR master's degree in Agronomy, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Weed Science, Plant Science, or a closely related field (extension educator). If hired as an instructor, the incumbent will be expected to make satisfactory progress toward and complete a master's degree within the initial five-year appointment period.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience teaching in a formal or non-formal setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (i.e., publications, presentations, web, and social media).
• Demonstrated supervision experience, i.e. cultivating effective team work including managing program personnel and budget.
• Excellent organizational skills to facilitate effective work at all levels with internal and external partners.

Preferred Qualifications
• Demonstrated experience teaching pesticide safety or practical experience/knowledge of pesticide delivery systems.
• Outstanding leadership skills as demonstrated by roles in college, career, and/or community activities.
• Successful experience developing financial support for educational programs, including grant writing, fund generation, contracting, and/or cost recovery efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and programs.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in extension/outreach.

This position is not eligible for employment-based permanent residency sponsorship. UNL may be able to sponsor temporary work authorization (e.g., H-1B) for the successful candidate.

Application Process
Review of applications will begin November 6, 2024 and continue until the position is filled or the search is closed. To view details of the position and create an application, go to https://employment.unl.edu requisition F_240155. Click "Apply for this Job" and complete the faculty information form. Attach 1) a letter of interest that describes your qualifications for the job and anticipated contributions, 2) your curriculum vitae, and 3) contact information for three professional references. In addition, within the application, please complete the required supplemental question(s), one specifically describing your experience working in teams or groups and your anticipated contributions to creating inclusive environments in which every person and every interaction matters. See https://ianr.unl.edu/tips-writing-about-commitment-to-deib for guidance in writing this statement.

Recognizing that diversity enhances creativity, innovation, impact, and a sense of belonging, the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) and Nebraska Extension are committed to creating learning, research, Extension programming, and work environments that are inclusive of all forms of diversity. Consistent with the University's N2025 Strategic Plan, every person and every interaction are treated as important to our collective well-being and our ability to deliver on our mission.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination

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