Open Rank Extension Educator - Soil Health Management #F_210169
Open Rank Extension Educator - Soil Health Management
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Nebraska Extension has an excellent opportunity for a full-time faculty position with statewide responsibilities. This educator's primary responsibility is to provide leadership and develop focused and comprehensive educational programs in soil health management for rainfed and irrigated agricultural systems as an active participant in the Nebraska Water and Integrated Cropping Systems (WICS) Team. This educator is expected to collaborate closely with colleagues, state and federal agencies, industry representatives, and producers to deliver soil health strategies in agricultural systems based on the goals and objectives of the WICS Team. Recognizing that diversity within a context of inclusivity 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 human diversity. We actively encourage applications from and nominations of individuals from underrepresented groups.
Required Qualifications:
• Master's degree required and must be completed prior to start date in Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, Agricultural Engineering, or related discipline with emphasis in soil health management.
• Field experience in production agriculture with emphasis in cropping systems.
• Experience working with individuals, coworkers, and teams to accomplish individual and/or group goals, as evidenced by college, career, and/or community activities.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience using precision agricultural strategies to address soil health practices in cropping and/or agricultural systems.
• Successful experience in developing financial support for educational programs including securing grants and contracts, as well as cost recovery efforts.
• Outstanding leadership skills as demonstrated by roles in college, career, and/or community activities.
• Experience in the development and implementation of social media communication and education, including managing website, blog, Facebook page, and Twitter accounts for a professional organization.
Employment-based permanent residency sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future.
As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered 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 http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.