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Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator, Food, Nutrition, and Health EXCITE Rural Health
 University of Nebraska - Lincoln | |
 United States, Nebraska, Kearney | |
 Oct 01, 2025 | |
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Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator Do you have the desire to help others create healthier lifestyles for a higher quality of life? Can you be a strong regional expert and develop focused, comprehensive learning programs in rural health and wellbeing? Nebraska Extension is an organization that values individuals who excel, adapt easily, exhibit a 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 position located in Kearney, Nebraska, with a multi-state accountability region that serves south-central Nebraska and north-central Kansas. This position's primary responsibility is to develop and deliver statewide educational programs and resources focused on adult immunization education. Audiences will include farmers, adolescents, rural healthcare providers, seniors, and others. We want individuals who are self-directed and able to work in a flexible environment. This educator will be part of the Extension Collaborative on Immunization Teaching and Engagement (EXCITE), focusing on adult immunization education, which includes the following objectives: 1) collaborate with local partners at the community level to increase the public's confidence in adult vaccinations, 2) increase Extension professionals' knowledge of and ability to educate communities using a model for making sustainable health decisions, 3) expand and strengthen community partnerships with health departments, healthcare providers, and community-based organizations, tailored to the specific needs of each community, and 4) integrate vaccine education across program areas with their Extension colleagues, community health workers, and volunteers as a core part of Nebraska Extension's ongoing outreach. Health behavior change and translation of research should be evident in their primary responsibility of program development and delivery. Extension professionals are expected to work optimistically and proactively in a flexible environment. We invite you to learn more about this role and Extension using the following links:
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. Consistent with the This position is not eligible for employment-based permanent residency sponsorship. UNL may be able to sponsor temporary work authorization (e.g., H-1B) for the successful candidate.
As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See | |