Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator Rural Prosperity Nebraska
 University of Nebraska - Lincoln | |
 United States, Nebraska, Osceola | |
 Apr 07, 2025 | |
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Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator Are you a community developer, ready to co-create with rural communities, leaders, and entrepreneurs? Nebraska Extension is searching for an Extension professional who can assist communities to catalyze their local assets, deliver strong regional and research-based expertise, lead impactful learning programs, and serve as a coach to communities that are poised to thrive. Core to this role is the ability to conduct community outreach and engagement to design and deliver educational programming that supports thriving rural communities. Success in this role is driven by an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong passion for building connections with new individuals, communities, and opportunities. As a trusted partner, you will play a pivotal role in engaging directly with community leaders and residents through outreach, developing relationships through physical presence in communities, and collaboration. Your ability to build relationships, foster innovation, and deliver impactful programs will make a lasting difference in the communities we serve. If you are driven to inspire growth, lead meaningful change, and help communities unlock their potential, we want to hear from you! We invite you to learn more about this role and Nebraska Extension using the following links: We have an excellent opportunity for a full-time faculty position located in Osceola, Nebraska and serving Polk, Seward, Butler, York, Colfax, Platte, Nance, Merrick, and Hamilton Counties. As a member of the Nebraska Extension team, you will collaborate with research and extension faculty who are leaders in their field. We want individuals who are self-directed and thrive in an autonomous work environment. 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. This twelve-month, non-tenure track position carries the title of extension instructor or open rank extension educator, 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 (5) 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
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 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.
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
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