Extension Assistant Professor - Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI)

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.

This position is available July 1^st 2026, and will be filled as soon thereafter as an acceptable applicant is available.  Compensation is commensurate with the education, experience, and qualifications of the selected applicant.

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

• 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

Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible.  Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. The University and greater Gainesville community enjoy a variety of cultural events, restaurants, year-round outdoor recreational activities, and social opportunities.

Advertised: 04 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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