The University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Open Rank Extension Educator – Food, Nutrition & Health (Polk County)

Eastern NE Res & Ext Center - Southeast District-0941

F_200155

11/13/2020

01/04/2021

Yes

PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES: Focused Assignment – Food, Nutrition & Health (approximately 80% of time): This is a full-time, year-round, non-tenured position in Polk County with a geographic region of Butler, Platte, Polk, Seward, and York Counties. The focus for this educator is Food, Nutrition & Health (FNH) with an expected demonstrated expertise in obesity prevention, nutrition and health behavior change, and creating environments supportive of well-being and food systems. The target audience is ages 0-18 and the adults in families, communities, and environments who influence those ages. The outcomes of this focused Extension Educator include: 1) Individual behavior patterns and environments that reduce youth obesity and improve human well-being, and 2) A safe and diverse food supply with choices/access for people focused on health. Health Behavior change and translation of research should be evident in their primary responsibility of program development and delivery. Extension educators are expected to work optimistically and proactively in a flexible environment. In this position the extension educator is expected to:
1.Use innovative strategies and current technologies to design, develop, deliver and evaluate programs for a robust statewide extension education FNH program in their geographic area as well as statewide based on the intentions of the statewide interest group and issue-based teams.
2.Engage in a collaborative-learning environment with FNH, health professionals, schools, and communities to encourage the adoption of research-based information on obesity prevention, well-being and food systems.
3.Engage with unit leaders, extension advisory committees, and local stakeholders to determine needs and provide access to educational opportunities.
4.Work in an inter-disciplinary team environment with extension professionals, researchers and other partners to translate and teach the latest research-based information.
5.Use entrepreneurial practices to secure grants, program fees and partnerships to leverage the extension educational program’s resource base and reach.
6.Partner with research faculty to engage in action research that can be applied to educational programming.
7.Practice effective extension scholarship by conducting needs assessments, identifying priorities, measuring program impact and reporting results at professional meetings and in professional publications.
8.Develop a professional development plan to enhance and maintain professional expertise in obesity prevention, health and well-being, individual and community food systems, and extension pedagogy.

Serve as Unit Leader (approximately 20% of time):
1.Partner with other content focused Extension Educators assigned to their geographic area to:
a.Inform them of critical local issues in their content area,
b.Partner in promoting access to and participation in educational programming addressing those critical issues,
c.Update extension advisory groups, county commissioners/supervisors, stakeholders, etc. of the latest educational opportunities.
2.Promote effective working relationships and teamwork among staff. Hire, supervise and provide professional development for support staff.
3.Provide leadership for the annual budget planning, accountability of financial operations and IT audit/inventory to conform to county, university and state regulations and “best management practices”.
4.Network with elected officials, advisory groups and community stakeholders and provide them impact on the total extension program.
In addition to the above-described duties, the individual will be expected to accept committee assignments, reporting responsibilities, and other special ad hoc assignments as requested at the administrative unit, college/division, institute, and/or university level.

Some travel is required. Must meet driver standards according to UNL policy and have a valid driver’s license. Criminal history background check will be conducted.

Recognizing that diversity within a context of inclusivity 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, Extension programming, and work environments that are inclusive of all forms of human diversity. We actively encourage applications from and nominations of individuals from underrepresented groups.

As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered 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 http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

•Master’s degree required; one degree in Nutrition and Health Sciences; Nutrition, Exercise and Health Sciences; Dietetics; Nutrition Education; Public Health or closely related field. Master’s degree must be completed by start date.
•Successful experience teaching in a formal or non-formal setting.
•Demonstrated ability to communicate (i.e. publications, presentations, web and social media).

•Registered Dietitian (RD), Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Community Health Education Specialist
•Minimum of 1-year experience in nutrition or health related field.
•Outstanding leadership skills as demonstrated by roles in college, career, and/or community activities.
•Understanding of different ethnic and socioeconomic audiences and a commitment to developing and delivering both inclusive and targeted programming.
•Successful experience in developing financial support for educational programs including grant writing, fund generation, contracting and/or cost recovery efforts.
•Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and programs.

Yes

Click “Apply for this Job” or sign on and complete or review existing information form. Attach the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of three professional references
- Transcripts (official or unofficial) or grade report listing courses taken, the institution where they were taken and final grade. Transcripts must be attached to the online application (as “Other Document”) or attached to an email and sent to jmackin1@unl.edu. Please make sure to blacken out your social security number before you send or upload your transcripts/grade report.

Jodi Mackin, 402-469-0273, jmackin1@unl.edu

Faculty Non-Tenure Leading

Faculty Non-Tenure Leading

Full-Time

No

TBD

Post-Doctoral Research Associate

Biochemistry-0831

F_200137

10/28/2020

11/30/2020

Yes

The Position
The Vecchio Lab at the University of Nebraska—Lincoln (UNL) has an opportunity for a Postdoctoral Researcher to make inroads in clarifying the structural and functional biology of human membrane proteins involved in epithelial cell/cell adhesion and intercellular transport. Our lab employs techniques that span bioinformatics, biochemistry, biophysics, and structural biology—including X-ray crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), and small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS)—to obtain new insights and clear answers to fundamental biological questions in the field. Other activities of the position include assisting with lab organization and operation, student and other personnel training, and grant proposal development and writing, including post-doc fellowships. The start date for the position is approximately January 1, 2021, with secure funding through a 5-year MIRA grant from the NIH NIGMS.

The Candidate
The candidate must have a Ph.D. in structural biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, or a related discipline. The ideal candidate will have expertise in structural biology and membrane protein preparation and handling. Such a candidate will be enabled to make immediate and impactful contributions to the lab and field. We are looking for an enthusiastic scientist and natural investigator, a dependable leader who is driven by inquisitiveness and demonstrates excellence in research by being detail oriented; producing thorough, accurate data; and using sound analytical judgement. The candidate should possess effective written, verbal, and listening skills; and will be joining a multidisciplinary group with established collaborators that will enable them to excel in a highly diverse environment.

About UNL, Lincoln, and Nebraska
The lab makes its home in the Department of Biochemistry on the UNL City Campus. UNL is a Carnegie designated R1 Research University (very high), the flagship of the NU system with 26,000+ students, and a member of the Big10 Academic Alliance. Nebraska ranks #9 in The Best States Ranking (US News and World Report) and #17 in America’s Best States to Live In (MSN). Lincoln is Nebraska’s capital, the 2nd most populated NE city and the 70th most populated in the US (320,000 people). Lincoln offers a low cost of living; low unemployment, crime, and poverty rates; great public schools, housing affordability, and bike infrastructure; high quality of life; and wide-open spaces. It’s a fantastic place to own a home, go for a bike ride, and maintain a work-life balance. And oh, the sunsets!☀ Find more information about Lincoln at https://www.unl.edu/lincoln/about-lincoln.

As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered 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 https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

PhD in structural biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, or a related discipline.

Expertise in structural biology and membrane protein preparation and handling.
Detail oriented, producing thorough accurate data, and using sound analytical judgement.
Effective written, verbal, and listening skills.

No

Click “Apply to this Job” and complete the information form. Attach a curriculum vitae; contact information for three references; and a cover letter addressing: 1) reason for applying, 2) past and current research experience, 3) future research/science/career ambitions (non-academic welcome), and 4) training and mentoring expectations.

Stephanie Bonnema
sbonnema3@unl.edu

Faculty Non-Tenure Leading

Full-Time

Yes