Requisition Number: F_220100

Department: Cooperative Ext Division-0788

Description of Work:

• Develops, delivers, and measures impacts of programs and engagements that integrate economic, financial/risk management, marketing, and policy aspects of decision-making that increase the profitability and resiliency of livestock and crop production systems in Nebraska;
• Actively participates in the Center for Agricultural Profitability (CAP), addressing short and long-term issues focused on economic viability of livestock and crop operations and other timely issue where outcomes would benefit from an agricultural economics component.
• Collaborates closely in a multi-disciplinary team environment with colleagues across academic units, state and federal agencies, industry representatives, and livetock and crop producers, delivering programming in livestock and crop production system economics that optimize profitability and improve probability of success of these operations;
• Participates in collection and interpretation of data to develop decision tools and management strategies for clientele that are focused on innovative and emergining trends in agricultural production systems;
• Uses innovative strategies and cutting-edge teaching and learning methods to design, develop, deliver and evaluate programs for a robust extension education program focused economic dimensions of livestock and cropping production systems within the assigned geographic region, and as a member of the statewide agricultural economics team;
• Engages in a collaborative-learning environment with livestock and crop producers, partners with faculty in applied research efforts, and encourages adoption of research-based information in decision-making;
• Identifies needs and provides access to educational opportunities within the assigned geographic region, working to include underserved or under-represented populations in agriculture in educational programming;
• Uses entrepreneurial practices to secure grants, contracts, program fees, and partnerships to leverage the extension educational program's resource base and to extend the reach and impact of these programs;
• Conducts needs assessments, identifies priorities, measures program impact, and reports results at professional meetings, in professional publications, and other scholarly outlets;
• Participates in professional development to enhance and maintain professional expertise in agricultural economics and extension pedagogy/andragogy.

• Cooperate with faculty and staff in a team environment to promote Extension's educational opportunities and impact in the Academic/Administrative Unit and statewide.
• Cultivate a culture of collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders that builds positive relationships between the University and our partners.
• Support engagement of advisory or policy groups such as Unit Advisory Committees, Program Advisory Committees, and others as appropriate.
• Understand and adhere to Equal Employment Opportunities; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; and Civil Rights compliance efforts.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in agricultural economics or closely related field.
• Evidence of ability to communicate effectively.
• Training in economic theory, management principles, or quantitative methods and their application to applied problems.
• Knowledge of the development and use of enterprise budgeting techniques, farm and ranch production recordkeeping, or financial management systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with livestock and/or crop production systems in Nebraska.
• Successful experience teaching in a formal or non-formal setting.
• Record of educational programs for students, adults, and/or stakeholders focused on the economics of agricultural production.
• Understanding of different ethnic and socioeconomic audiences and a commitment to developing and delivering both inclusive and targeted programming to assist underserved audiences.
• Exhibited ability to work in teams and provide leadership.
• Outstanding leadership skills as demonstrated by roles in college, career, and/or community activities.

Job Type: 12 Month (Faculty Only)