Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator Health and Wellbeing

About the role

Nebraska Extension seeks a full‑time Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator in Health & Wellbeing for a twelve‑month, non‑tenure‑track position based in Aurora, NE, serving Hamilton, Merrick, Clay, Nuckolls, Thayer, and Fillmore Counties. The educator will identify local and regional needs, connect Nebraskans with University research and resources, and deliver programming that creates measurable impact on nutrition, physical activity, chronic disease prevention and management, mental wellbeing, food safety, nutrition security, and healthier communities.

Responsibilities

• Identify community health and wellbeing needs and align programming with Health & Wellbeing priorities.
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate educational programs for individuals, families, and communities.
• Collaborate with Extension professionals, University faculty, specialists, community organizations, healthcare and public‑health partners, and other stakeholders to translate research into practice.
• Expand access to trusted educational resources and increase the reach of health and wellbeing programming across the lifespan.
• Communicate information through publications, presentations, web content, and social‑media channels.
• Manage multiple priorities and programs effectively.
• Participate in team‑based initiatives that foster creativity, innovation, and a sense of belonging.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health, health promotion, nutrition and health sciences, exercise and health sciences, dietetics, nutrition education, or a closely related field (for the educator position) or Bachelor’s degree in one of those fields (for the instructor position).
• Successful experience teaching in a formal or non‑formal setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate information (publications, presentations, web, social media) to diverse audiences.
• If hired as an instructor, satisfactory progress toward and completion of a master’s degree within the initial five‑year appointment period.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and programs effectively.
• Experience collaborating with individuals, organizations, and community partners to achieve goals.
• Leadership experience through college, career, or community activities.
• Knowledge and/or experience in a health and wellbeing‑related field.
• Professional credential or certification relevant to health and wellbeing (e.g., CHES, RN, RDN, or similar).

Benefits

UNL offers tuition remission for full‑time employees up to 15 credit hours per year. Upon completion of the master’s degree, the instructor position advances to an assistant extension educator appointment.

Travel

Some travel is required; the incumbent must meet UNL driver standards and hold a valid driver’s license.

Employment Eligibility

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