Lecturer II / Teaching Assistant Professor, Extension Educator - Lincoln County

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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno, Extension is recruiting for a full-time, 12-month Extension Educator for its Lincoln County, Nevada location. The candidate for this position will reside in the county area, preferably the town of Caliente, Nevada .  

As a cornerstone of community engagement and education, the Extension Educator plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between academic research and practical application. This position is integral in disseminating valuable knowledge and resources to the diverse communities throughout the County, fostering growth, sustainability, and innovation. The Lincoln County Extension Educator collaborates with local government, and various organizations to deliver non-formal educational programs that address pressing community needs, from agriculture and environmental stewardship to health, nutrition, and youth development. The Extension Educator works both in the office and in the field, providing flexibility in the work environment. 

Additional roles and responsibilities include creating appropriate research, scholarly and/or creative works. This can be done using a variety of methods (e.g., peer-reviewed extension or journal publications, presentations at professional meetings, and/or use of electronic media for program delivery, etc.). Educators also provide subject matter expertise to colleagues in Extension and/or the University of Nevada Reno. They have University support to develop resources (e.g., grants, gifts, budget enhancements) as needed to address their efforts with identified needs. Educators could provide professional development to peers, internal and external collaborators, and benefit from professional development for themselves. Extension Educators are expected to maintain professionalism with all internal and external audiences, ensuring initiative-taking communication.  

This position will also manage the Lincoln County Extension office and related resources, provide oversight of the county 4-H staff and program, and serve as the local university liaison with county government. While the focus of this position is educational programming in Lincoln County, Extension faculty are also available to provide their expertise throughout Nevada as situations warrant and time permits. The typical role statement for Extension Educators is 70% teaching, 25% scholarship, research, and/or creativity activity; and 5% service (community, college, university, and professional). This position requires a commitment to work effectively with diverse cultural and community interests and to develop and maintain solid working relationships within the community. 

Lecturer Statement

The University of Nevada, Reno reserves the right to hire at any level of Lecturer (I-IV) or Teaching Assistant/Associate (terminal degree candidates) that is appropriate for the hire.  If you have questions about title, please inquire during the interview process.

Required Qualification
Lecturer II - Master’s degree in one of the following broad fields: Agriculture, Youth and Family Development, Rural Sociology, or other related degree programs. 

Teaching Assistant Professor - PhD in one of the following broad fields: Agriculture, Youth and Family Development, Rural Sociology, or other related degree programs. 

Travel and Schedule Requirements

• Work a flexible schedule, with periodic evening and weekend work. 

• Work alone for extended periods and interact collegially with small and large teams. 

• Periodically travel throughout the state to assist with multi-county or statewide efforts related to subject matter expertise or attend area and state-wide Extension meetings. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in collaboration with the county government in budgeting, program development, and evaluation.

• Experience in youth development leadership relevant (similar) to oversight of a 4-H program. 

• Experience in community education program development and community partnerships.

• Experience in needs assessment, program evaluation and conducting statistical analysis to improve program development. 

• Experience with fund development (grants, donations, other) to support programs.  

• Experience in agriculture business diversification and marketing. 

Compensation Grade

Lecturer II / Teaching Assistant Professor

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty (12-month). Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement!

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University.   With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow!  All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at UNR!

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance

• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.

• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate

• No state income tax

Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.  Faculty Grants-in-Aid

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program

Department Information

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

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Please attach the following documents to your application

1. Resume/CV

2. Cover Letter

3. Contact Information for three professional references

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

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Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

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About Us

The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.

Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (“Very High Research”) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best National Universities” and “Best National Public Universities.” It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times’ “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.”

Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school – the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where education, research, and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.

The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The University’s physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building, set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus, known as “University Village,” to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty.

Collaborating with world-renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Google’s TechWise initiate is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation.

In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada – led by the University of Nevada, Reno – was named one of the inaugural 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (TechHubs). Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories. Nevada’s Tech Hub will strengthen America’s lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state.

Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.

The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement – all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.

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