Extension Instructor or Extension Educator - Health and Wellbeing; Hamilton

Extension Instructor Or Open Rank Extension Educator
- Health And Wellbeing (Hamilton County)

This position is based in Aurora, NE, with a geographic accountability region of Hamilton, Merrick, Clay, Nuckolls, Thayer, and Fillmore Counties. The Health & Wellbeing extension professional provides regional expertise and develops focused, comprehensive learning programs that strengthen health, support food science and safety, improve food and nutrition security, and enhance long-term wellbeing across the lifespan. The educator works with individuals, families, youth, community organizations, and partner agencies to deliver evidence-based education and to support policy, systems, and environmental approaches that improve health outcomes.

Programming addresses priority health and wellbeing issues facing Nebraska communities, including chronic disease prevention, nutrition and physical activity, food safety, food access, and community health supports.

Nebraska faces ongoing challenges related to obesity, chronic disease, foodborne illness, and disparities in health and food access. Addressing these complex and interconnected issues requires coordinated education, strong partnerships, and sustained community engagement. The Health & Wellbeing extension professional contributes to the integrated land-grant mission of IANR by translating research into practice, supporting local and regional partnerships, and creating learning opportunities that empower Nebraskans to make informed decisions and build healthier, safer, and more resilient communities.

Nebraska Extension is an organization that values excellence. As a member of Nebraska Extension, the educator is expected to deliver high-quality, research-based programs, contribute to collaborative teams, and demonstrate measurable impact through evaluation and reporting.

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 educator position, a full-time, promo table, 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-promo table, 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 Nebraska benefits package, UNL 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.

Minimum

Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in nutrition and health sciences, exercise and health sciences, dietetics, nutrition education, public health, or a closely related field (extension educator) OR bachelor's degree in nutrition and health sciences, exercise and health sciences, dietetics, nutrition education, public health, or a closely related field (extension instructor). If hired as an instructor, the incumbent will be expected to make satisfactory progress towards and complete a master's degree within the initial five-year appointment period.

Successful experience teaching in a formal or non-formal setting. Demonstrated ability to communicate (i.e., publications, presentations, web, and social media).

Preferred Qualifications
- Community Health Education Specialist, Master of Public Health (MPH), Registered Nurse (RN), or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). At least one year of experience in nutrition or a health-related field. Outstanding leadership skills as demonstrated by roles in college, career, and/or community activities. Understanding of different ethnic and socioeconomic audiences and a commitment to developing and delivering both inclusive and targeted programming.

Successful experience developing financial support for educational programs including grant writing, fund generation, contracting, and/or cost recovery efforts. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and programs. Ability to speak language(s) in addition to English;
Spanish preferred.

Work Location (City, State) - Aurora, NE

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Criminal History Background Check Required
- Yes

Posted Salary

How to Apply

- Click "Apply for this Job" and complete the faculty information form. Attach the following documents: A letter of interest that describes your qualifications for the job and anticipated contributions. Your curriculum vitae or resume (attach as "Curriculum Vitae"). Contact information for three professional references. In addition, within the application, please complete the required supplemental question(s), one specifically…