Extension Educator - WCS - Precision Ag; ENREEC; WCS Faculty

Working Title

Open Rank Extension Educator - WCS - Precision Ag (ENREEC) (Open to WCS Faculty Only)

NE Ext Engagement Zone 8-12357

F_260076

07/22/2026

08/06/2026

Yes

This position is based in Ithaca, NE at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension, and Education Center (ENREEC) with statewide educator responsibilities. The educator serves as a trusted, research-based educational leader connecting the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, the agricultural industry, and Nebraska communities through practical, science-based extension programming and applied research.

Primary responsibilities are guided under the strategic directions of the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network (NOFRN) and the Nebraska Future Agriculture Research and Management Systems (NFARMS). The position will develop and deliver impactful water and cropping systems extension programming along with digital and precision ag programs that: a) improve agricultural profitability and sustainability, b) reduce environmental risk, c) encourage natural resources stewardship, d) enhance agricultural resiliency, and e) expand public understanding of food, forage, grain, and fiber production systems.

The educator translates complex research into practical, solution-based educational experiences for audiences including farmers, ranchers, agribusiness professionals, community leaders, and the general public. Educational delivery methods may include workshops, field demonstrations, applied research trials, digital resources, consultations, media outreach, and collaborative partnerships.

As a member of the statewide Water and Cropping Systems team, the educator actively contributes to the development of innovative, research-based resources and interdisciplinary solutions addressing current and emerging agricultural challenges in their assigned region and across Nebraska. The position requires collaboration with university faculty, extension colleagues, industry partners, agencies, and stakeholders to identify needs and deliver responsive programming.

The educator is expected to maintain a visible and engaged presence within the communities they serve and become a recognized first source of trusted, unbiased agricultural information. Success in this role requires strong teaching and communication skills, community engagement, relationship building, leadership in agricultural education, and the ability to foster meaningful partnerships that support Nebraska agriculture and rural communities.

This twelve-month, non-tenure position carries the title of open rank extension educator. Candidates will be considered for an open rank educator position, a full-time, promo table, non-tenure track appointment. As part of the Nebraska benefits package, UNL offers tuition remission for full-time employees, up to 15 credit hours per year.

• Exemplifies positive and professional behavior and attitude towards colleagues, clients, and partner organizations.
• Develops and delivers proactive, innovative, and engaging educational programs and products, using teaching methods and strategies that have significant reach, engagement, and impact in your county, accountability region, and, as appropriate, statewide and nationally.
• Establishes and sustains a strong local and regional clientele base and programming portfolio that is documented and shared with colleagues.
• Employs innovative strategies and technologies to design, develop, implement, and assess programs for a strong Extension education program/engagement at the county, accountability region, and statewide levels.
• Engages and teaches in a collaborative learning and problem-solving environment, working with assistants, educators, and specialists to encourage learners to adopt research-based decision-making information.
• Deliberately engages and works closely with one or more Extension specialists to fulfill your Extension responsibilities.
• Collaborates with specialists and research faculty to conduct applied and validation research (e.g., on-farm, ranch, or community) that can be…