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At Nebraska Extension, the focus is on measurable, documented impact. That requires a commitment to listening to the people we serve, responding with relevant research and programming, and delivering innovative solutions in ways that meet defined objectives and propel Nebraska and its people forward.
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Open Positions
Faculty
Extension Educator/Instructor
Basic requirements for an Educator position include a Master's degree (for Instructors a Bachelor's degree) in an area related to responsibilities, excellent written and oral communication skills, outstanding teaching skills and experience with computer and information technologies. 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. New graduates are encouraged to apply.
Extension Educators/Instructors may be located on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) campus, at the four Research, Extension and Education Centers or in one of the 83 county or multi-county offices throughout the state. Educators/Instructors have faculty status and are affiliated with academic departments on the UNL campus. Educators/Instructors are recruited and hired through the Nebraska Extension Human Resources office. The primary function of Educators/Instructors is outreach education to Nebraska citizens across the state through research-based programming that reflects needs of the local people and communities.
When an Extension Educator/Instructors position becomes available, it is advertised in regional and local newspapers and websites, as well as on the UNL employment website.
Open Positions:
Program Area | Position Location | Application Deadline | Link to Apply |
| Health & Wellbeing | Aurora, NE | 5/15/2026 | |
| Livestock Systems | Ainsworth, NE | 5/14/2026 | |
| Early Childhood | Lexington, NE | 5/15/2026 | |
| 4-H Youth Development | Blair, NE | 5/25/2026 | |
Scotts Bluff, NE | 6/1/2026 |
Extension Specialist
Basic requirements for Specialists include: Terminal degree, excellent communication skills and often experience is required.
Extension Specialists are located on the UNL East Campus and at four Research, Extension and Education Centers across the state. Many Extension Specialists have combined appointments with teaching and/or research responsibilities. All Extension Specialists are members of academic departments and are jointly recruited and hired with University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension, with the academic departments taking the lead. Specialists provide expertise and research-based knowledge for educational programs. Often they deliver programs to Nebraska citizens across the state.
Starting salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The discipline market rate is taken into consideration as well.
Currently no open positions.
Open Rank Professor
Basic requirements for these positions may vary, please see specific job descriptions for more information.
Program Area | Position Location | Application Deadline | Link to Apply |
| Water and Cropping Systems | North Platte, NE | 6/5/2026 |
Managerial/Professional
Extension Assistant
Basic requirements for Assistants include: Bachelor's degree and excellent communication skills.
Extension Assistants support the programs developed and implemented in the 83 county or multi-county offices. Assistants are recruited and hired under the direction of the four Research, Extension and Education Center offices with final selection made by the County office.
Some Assistant positions will be advertised and posted by the County office. For more information on these positions, please contact your local Extension office.
Currently no open positions.
Office/Service
Support Staff
Basic requirements for Support Staff may vary by position, please see specific job descriptions for more information.
Support Staff may be located on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) campus, at the four Research, Extension and Education Centers or in one of the 83 county or multi-county offices throughout the state.
Currently no open positions.