Extension Instructor or Extension Educator - HLES Urban Entomology; Lancaster

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Working Title Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator - HLES Urban Entomology (Lancaster County) Department NE Ext Engagement Zone 9-12358 Requisition Number F_260119 Posting Open Date 10/08/2026 Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 11/09/2026 Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Description of Work

This is a full-time, 12-month non-tenured position based in Lincoln, NE with a geographic accountability region including Lancaster, Cass, Otoe, Seward and York Counties
. The subject matter focus for this Extension professional is horticulture, landscapes and environmental systems (HLES) with a primary focus on Urban Entomology with an emphasis on plant and food insect issues as well as those insects that affect humans like head lice and bed bugs. This education professional’s primary responsibility is to develop and deliver educational programs and resources as an active participant in Nebraska Extension’s statewide mission.

They will work closely with individuals, homeowners, producers, institutions, and organizations in communities to deliver programs in their geographic area and statewide, based on the statewide program area team’s priorities.

The HLES Extension professional will contribute to the integrated extension land-grant mission of the home unit and the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) as an effective scholar and citizen, including support for student recruitment and IANR science literacy efforts in entomology-related initiatives. In HLES we educate and engage Nebraskans, including pest control companies, and property managers, to protect natural resources and habitats, sustainably manage community spaces, be better consumers, and make wise business decisions.

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.

• Nebraskans will adopt environmentally and economically sustainable integrated best pest management practices to address and reduce pests in urban areas.
• Nebraskans will increase awareness and adoption of best pest management practices for high-priority invasive and emerging insect pests such as, but not limited to, emerald ash borer, Japanese beetles, bed bugs, ticks and head lice.
• Nebraskans will adopt practices that enhance beneficial insect ecosystems.

• 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…