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Extension Assistant Professor in Natural Resources Leadership, Facilitation, and Collaborative Decision-Making at University of Florida University of Florida in United States
Degree Level
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Field of study
Education
Funding
Non-tenure-track 12-month Extension Assistant Professor position at the University of Florida. Salary is commensurate with experience and education.
Deadline
Expired
Country
United States
University
University of Florida
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About this position
The University of Florida’s Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI) is hiring a non-tenure-track Extension Assistant Professor based in Gainesville, Florida.
This role sits within the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences and supports NRLI’s mission to prepare leaders who use collaborative approaches to bridge differences and sustainably manage Florida’s natural resources.
The position is centered on experiential instruction, program development, partnership support, facilitation, and graduate/undergraduate teaching. The successful candidate will help deliver educational modules, develop curricula, support partnerships inside and outside UF, and facilitate meetings, retreats, and multi-stakeholder processes related to decision-making, conflict management, mediation, and dialogue.
Research/teaching interests and keywords: natural resources leadership, environmental science, education, management, stakeholder engagement, collaborative decision-making, conflict management, mediation, facilitation, extension education, and partnership development.
Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent highest degree and have at least 3 years of relevant experience. The posting specifically looks for demonstrated skills in two or more of stakeholder engagement, experiential instruction, group facilitation, conflict management, mediation, and/or partnership development. Familiarity with natural resource issues and a willingness to travel extensively in Florida are required. Preferred experience includes NRLI or a similar program, 10+ years of experience, and international/multicultural or non-academic experience.
Funding/salary: salary is commensurate with experience and education. This is a faculty appointment rather than a student scholarship.
Application window: for full consideration, apply by 2026-06-16. The position remains open until a viable applicant pool is identified. The appointment is expected to begin on or after 2026-07-01.
How to apply: submit the application online through Careers at UF with a cover letter, CV, contact information for three referees, and unofficial transcripts. Nominations are also welcome.
Funding details
Non-tenure-track 12-month Extension Assistant Professor position at the University of Florida. Salary is commensurate with experience and education.
What's required
A Ph.D. or equivalent highest degree is required, along with at least 3 years of experience. Applicants should have demonstrated skills in two or more of stakeholder engagement, experiential instruction, group facilitation, conflict management, mediation, and/or partnership development. Familiarity with natural resource issues and/or management is required, as well as evidence of ability to work both cooperatively and as a leader. Candidates must be willing to travel extensively, typically within Florida, and drive long distances, including outside normal working hours. Candidates must support the mission of the Land-Grant university system and UF core values. Preferred qualifications include being a graduate of NRLI or a similar program, 10+ years of experience, international and/or multicultural experience, and experience outside academic settings.
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Associate Professor at University of Florida
United States
Research Interests
Ecology
Conservation Biology
Functional Ecology
Remote Sensing
Environmental Science
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