Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator Horticulture, Landscapes and Environmental Systems (Lancaster County) Urban Entomology

Are you passionate about addressing emerging and persistent entomology challenges in communities, structures, and home landscapes? Can you serve as a strong regional expert while developing and delivering focused, comprehensive educational programs that address urban entomology needs? Nebraska Extension is an organization that values individuals who excel, adapt easily, exhibit passion for helping others, and are excellent communicators. As a member of the Nebraska Extension team, you will collaborate with research and extension faculty who are leaders in their field. You will work with high performing teams to create and deliver world class, innovative learning experiences that empower Nebraskans to improve their lives around critical issues.

Nebraska Extension has an excellent opportunity for a full-time faculty located in Lincoln, NE. This position’s responsibility is to develop and deliver educational programs and resources within the primary geographic accountability region of Lancaster, Cass, Otoe, Seward, and York Counties. We want individuals who are self-directed and able to work in a flexible environment. The education professional will develop, deliver, and impact educational programs and resources as an active participant in Nebraska Extension.

This twelve-month, non-tenure 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, 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 towards 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.

We invite you to learn more about this role and Extension using the following links: Our Strategic Direction | Nebraska Extension (unl.edu) and Nebraska Extension – Horticulture, Landscapes and Environmental Systems – YouTube.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in entomology or closely related field (extension educator) OR bachelor’s degree in entomology or 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).
• Experience with and/or teaching urban pest management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with individuals, coworkers, and teams to accomplish individual and/or group goals, as evidenced by college, career, and/or community activities.
• Outstanding leadership skills as demonstrated by roles in college, career, and/or community activities.
• Ability to utilize electronic and online technologies for educational program delivery.
• Successful experience in developing financial support for educational programs including grant writing, fund generation, contracting and/or cost recovery efforts.

Recognizing that collaboration and participation in teams 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, and Extension programming environments where the unique contributions of each individual are acknowledged and valued. At IANR, we see every person and every interaction as important to our collective wellbeing and our ability to deliver on our mission.

Some travel is required. Must meet driver standards according to UNL policy and have a valid driver’s license.

This position is not eligible for employment-based permanent residency sponsorship. UNL may be able to sponsor a temporary work authorization (e.g., H-1B) for the successful candidate.

Application Process:
Review of applications will begin 11/09/2026 and continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.

To view details of the position and create an application, go to https://employment.unl.edu, requisition F_260119.

Click “Apply to this job” and complete the information form. Attach:
1) a letter of interest that describes your qualifications for the job and anticipated contributions;
2) your curriculum vitae; and
3) contact information for three professional references.

In addition, please complete the required supplemental question(s) within the application, one specifically describing your experience working in teams or groups and your anticipated contributions to creating environments where every person and every interaction matters. See https://ianr.unl.edu/guidance-applicant-statements-about-contributions-teams-or-groups/ for guidance in writing this statement.