Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator
 University of Nebraska - Lincoln | |
 United States, Nebraska, Trenton | |
 Nov 14, 2024 | |
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Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator University of Nebraska-Lincoln Do you have the drive to help us positively impact the health of all Nebraskans? Can you be a strong regional expert and develop focused, comprehensive learning programs that help create environments and experiences for individuals and families, communities and partner organizations, and health and food industry professionals? 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. Nebraska Extension has an excellent opportunity for a full-time faculty position located in Trenton, NE. This position's primary responsibility is to develop and deliver educational programs and resources within the geographic accountability region of Chase, Hayes, Frontier, Furnas, Dundy, Hitchcock, and Red Willow Counties. We want self-directed individuals who can work in a flexible environment. The focus of this position will be food, nutrition, and health. The successful candidate will teach and coordinate food, nutrition, and health programs regionally for 1) individual behavior patterns and environments that reduce obesity and chronic disease and improve human well-being and 2) a safe and diverse food supply with choices/access for people focused on health. This twelve-month, non-tenure track position carries the title of open rank extension educator or extension instructor, depending on the candidate's level of education. Those possessing a graduate-level degree in the requested area of instruction will be considered for an educator position, a full-time, promotable, non-tenure track appointment. Those in possession of an undergraduate degree in the requested area of instruction will be considered for an instructor position, a full-time, non-promotable, non-tenure track appointment that will be renewed annually for a maximum of five years in the appointment. 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. We invite you to learn more about this role and Nebraska Extension using the following links: Our Strategic Direction | Nebraska Extension (unl.edu) and Nebraska Extension Food, Nutrition and Health YouTube. Required Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Recognizing that diversity enhances creativity, innovation, impact, and a sense of belonging, the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) and the 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, we see every person and every interaction as important to our collective well-being and our ability to deliver on our mission. 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 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 | |