Extension Educator Position - 4-H Youth Development - Cedar/Knox/Antelope Counties

Full-time, non-tenure leading faculty position in the Northeast Research and Extension Center and will be located in Cedar County, Nebraska. This position will provide strong regional leadership for focused, comprehensive educational programs of excellence for 4-H, Child and Youth Development in the core values of Science, Engineering, & Technology; Life Skills; Ag Literacy; and Careers. Criminal history background check will be conducted. Must meet driver standards according to UNL policy and have a Valid Driver's License.

Required Qualifications: Master’s degree required; one degree in Animal Science or closely related field or demonstrated experience in the focus area. Successful experience teaching in a formal or non-formal setting. Demonstrated ability to communicate (publications, teaching experiences, presentations). Experience and demonstrated ability in working with youth and youth organizations including understanding of positive youth development and youth program management.

Review of applications will begin on 3/1/2012. Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found or search is closed. For a detailed job description, additional preferred qualifications and how to apply, go to http://employment.unl.edu and search for requisition #120072.

-- Daisy Brayton