POSITION TITLE: Extension assistant professor

Hiring Organization/Employer:  University of Florida
Application Deadline:  June 16, 2026
Education Required:  PhD
Location:  Gainsville, Florida

Description:  

 

The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is creating an environment that affirms community across all dimensions. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF .

The Natural Resources Leadership Institute’s (NRLI) mission is to prepare and support a broad network of leaders who use collaborative approaches, bridge differences, and sustainably manage and protect Florida’s natural resources. NRLI is a professional development and leadership institute that offers training, mentoring, and facilitation.

 

 

Compensation & Benefits:  

 

 Commensurate with Experience and Education

 

Responsibilities:  

 

This is a 12-month Extension Assistant Professor position with the NRLI, within the FFGS. The position is 80% Extension and 20% Teaching and non-tenure track.

The incoming faculty member will create and deliver an innovative and integrated Extension and teaching program to further the mission of NRLI and support instruction in FFGS. The candidate will complement the current NRLI Project Team by focusing on four main areas:

  1. NRLI INSTRUCTION: The candidate will deliver innovative content and instruction during educational modules. Furthermore, the candidate will help develop new curricula and approaches.
     
  2. PROGAM DEVELOPMENT & PARTNERSHIP SUPPORT:  The candidate will help NRLI keep abreast of current issues and develop innovative programming that supports the NRLI mission.  The candidate will support and strengthen existing partnerships within and outside of UF, including among NRLI alumni.  They will foster new partnerships with internal and external groups and institutions to increase the program’s impact, visibility, relevance, and clientele variety.
  3. FACILITATION: The candidate will design, deliver, and evaluate facilitation activities, including but not limited to; meetings, retreats and multi-stakeholder processes related to NRLI’s mission.  Foci include decision-making, conflict management, mediation, and/or dialogue. Candidate will mentor/advise alumni and partners seeking support when conducting their own facilitation activities.
  4. SFFGS TEACHING: Teaching duties will include offering a graduate and/or undergraduate course in the candidate’s expertise such as conflict management, collaborative decision-making, facilitation, and related subjects. Candidate will contribute to other aspects of teaching enterprise as appropriate.

 

 

Preferred Qualifications:  

 A Ph.D. (foreign equivalent acceptable) or equivalent highest degree and a minimum of 3 years’ experience is required. Experience includes demonstrated skills in two or more of the following: stakeholder engagement, experiential instruction, group facilitation, conflict management, mediation, and/or partnership development. Familiarity with natural resource issues and/or management. Evidence of ability to work both cooperatively and as a leader. Candidate must be willing to travel extensively, typically within Florida, and drive long distances. Travel may be outside of normal working hours. Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant university system.

 A graduate of NRLI or a similar program. 10 or more years’ experience. International and/or multicultural experience. Experience outside of academic settings. 

 

How to Apply:  

 

Nominations are welcome.  Nominations need to include the complete name and address of the nominee. This information should be sent to:

Please refer to Requisition # 539587

Joy Hazell, Director

Florida Natural Resources Leadership Institute

School of Forest, Fisheries and Geomatics Sciences

2311 Mowry Rd

PO Box 110750

Gainesville, FL 32611

Phone: 305.978.9274

Electronic Mail: jhazell@ufl.edu

 

Contact:  

 

  • Individuals wishing to apply should go online to Careers at UF and submit:
    • Cover letter that states applicant’s interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials listed above
    • Curriculum vitae
    • Contact information (including email addresses) for three individuals willing to write letters of recommendation
    • Unofficial transcripts