Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Ainsworth, NEBRASKA
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Position Information
Position Information
| Working Title | Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator - Food, Nutrition & Health (Brown County) |
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| Department | NE Ext Engagement Zone 2-12351 |
| Requisition Number | F_230064 |
| Posting Open Date | 04/11/2023 |
| Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 06/12/2023 |
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| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Description of Work | OVERVIEW This position is based in Ainsworth, NE, with the geographic accountability region of Cherry, Brown, Rock, Holt, Boyd, and Keya Paha Counties. This is a twelve-month, non-tenure track position. The focus for this educator is Food, Nutrition, and Health (FNH) with an expected demonstrated expertise in obesity prevention, nutrition, and health behavior change, and creating environments supportive of well-being and food systems. The target audience is ages 0-18 and the adults in families, communities, and environments who influence those ages. The outcomes of this focused Extension professional include: 1) Individual behavior patterns and environments that reduce youth obesity and improve human well-being, and 2) A safe and diverse food supply with choices/access for people focused on health. Health Behavior change and translation of research should be evident in their primary responsibility of program development and delivery. Nebraska faces the challenges of a high prevalence of obesity, foodborne illness, and disparities in food access and health status. Addressing interrelated determinants is key to improving health, well-being, health disparities and quality of life. The Food, Nutrition, and Health professional will contribute to the integrated (extension, research, and teaching) land-grant mission of IANR as a scholar and citizen in community engagement and healthy humans. In Human Sciences, we believe in purposeful integration of disciplines to solve important issues challenging individuals, communities and society. Nebraska Extension is an organization that values excellence. As a member of the Nebraska Extension team, you are expected to create and deliver world-class learning experiences focused on critical issues that empower Nebraskans to improve their lives. 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 open rank 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 UNL benefit package, the University 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. Nebraska extension professionals are committed to engaging with community partners, organizations, and all audiences, as well as individuals in ways that reflect an understanding and value for individual differences (e.g., race/ethnicity, abilities, gender, sexual orientation, religion). Nebraska Extension strives to ensure that innovative programming, translational research, and learning opportunities promote equity and inclusion. PROGRAMMATIC RESPONSIBILITIES (approximately 80)
ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP/LEAD EDUCATOR ROLE (approximately 20%)
Some travel is required. Must meet driver standards according to UNL policy and have a valid driver’s license. 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 , 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. 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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| Work Location (City, State) | Ainsworth, NE |
| Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | |
| Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes |
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| How to Apply | Click “Apply for this Job” and complete the information form. Attach the following documents:
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| For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Marci Sturek [email protected] |
| Job Category | Faculty Non-Tenure Leading |
| Job Category (old) | Faculty Non-Tenure Leading |
| Job Type | 12 Month (Faculty Only) |
| Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No |
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| Organizational Location | Default Location |