Extension Educator - Crops

Extension Educator - Crops

Job code: Assistant Extension Professor, Production Agriculture (9624PA)

Employee Group: Professional & Administrative

Full/Part Time: Full time, 100%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Office location: Extension Regional Office;
Preferred office locations:
Anoka, Farmington, St. Cloud, or Mankato (location negotiated at time of offer). This is an on-site and in-person position, where hybrid or flexible work options may be available

Estimated salary range: $72,000-$82,000;
The salary determination will be made at the time of offer and is dependent on education, qualifications, and experience.

Apply by: September 24, 2026

Minnesota ranks sixth nationally in crop production and encompasses diverse cropping systems. Top commodity crops in the state include corn, soybeans, small grains, forages, and sugar beets. The Extension Educator (EE) in Crops position will work to enhance Minnesota's cropping systems by applying their expertise through Extension educational programming. The EE is responsible for the development, delivery, marketing, evaluation, and leadership of impactful Extension educational programs primarily for agricultural professional audiences yet also targeting crop producers.

Effective use of existing scholarly/scientific research, partnerships, and technology is essential.

This position will join the University of Minnesota's Extension Crops Team, a well-established group that plays a crucial role in maintaining the competitiveness, profitability, and environmental responsibility of the state's agricultural industry. As part of the team, educators provide comprehensive educational programs on various crop production subjects, such as agronomy, pesticide safety, soil fertility, sustainability, and integrated pest management. Some educators may have additional specific focus on individual crops or targeted audiences to complement the program offerings of the Crops Team.

This position will also specifically contribute to the Institute for Agricultural Professionals (IAP). More information on IAP is available at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

This position will be housed at a University of Minnesota Extension Regional Office. The position will be located in the Central/Eastern MN region where the Anoka, Farmington, St. Cloud and Mankato Regional Extension offices are located. These areas of the state offer outdoor recreational, and social opportunities:

This is an on-site and in-person position. Hybrid work arrangements may be considered with no more than two days per week from a remote office. The position will concentrate on regional crops extension programming needs yet will also include state-wide responsibilities.

This is a full-time position that will report to the program leader of the Crops team. There will be some evening and weekend work required due to the needs of the audiences with which we work. This position will be expected to travel locally 1-2 days every other week, on day trips within Minnesota about 3-4 times per month; overnight trips within Minnesota about 1-2 times per month, for 1-3 nights;

and trips outside of Minnesota about 1-2 times per year. These estimates will vary depending on time of the year and office location selected; some locations will have further travel occur due to office location. The position will be asked to travel to the St Paul Campus 1-2 times per month to connect with team partners, plan activities, and host events.

Most of these trips can be done in a day.

• Design, develop, deliver, implement and evaluate educational programs on a variety of topics related to crop production based on scholarly/scientific theory and research at the regional and state levels.
• Identify educational needs and audiences and design educational curricula and materials to meet those needs.
• Use in-person and virtual seminars, webinars, workshops, and other media to educate crop producers and agricultural professionals.
• Contribute to the Institute for Ag Professionals, pesticide safety education,…