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adjunct/Associate Professor: Extension Specialist in Forest Health:Oregon State UniversityJob description:adjunct/Associate Professor: Extension Specialist in Forest HealthBookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease see Special Instructions for more details.To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by September 29, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to candidates.When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A resume/CV; and 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and practice have prepared you for this position. You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process. For additional information Contact Us by: Jared LeBoldus jared.leboldus@oregonstate.edu 541-737-1907 OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide variety of lived practice including involvement with the justice system. This job has ?critical or security-sensitive? responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, Contact Us by OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at E-Mail: employee.relations@oregonstate.edu. Position DetailsPosition InformationDepartment Forest Eng/Resourcs/Mgmt (FOR) Position Title adjunct Professor Job Title adjunct/Associate Professor: Extension Specialist in Forest Health Appointment Type Academic Faculty Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Job Summary The Department of Forest Engineering, Management, and Resources invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, tenure-track, adjunct/Associate Professor: Extension Specialist in Forest Health position. Appointment at the adjunct Professor rank is anticipated; however, higher rank may be considered depending upon the qualifications of the prosperous candidate. Any hiring at the rank of Associate Professor/Professor with indefinite tenure will be subject to a prosperous out-of-cycle tenure review process: https://facultyaffairs.oregonstate.edu/out-cycle-tenure-review-procedure . This position will serve as an Extension Specialist in Forest Health, with responsibilities for Extension, Research, and Teaching. This position will focus on a broad range of topics connected with forest health, including climate-resiliency, native and exotic pests and diseases impacting forests of the Pacific Northwest. The incumbent will develop educational materials, programs, and their own applied research program focused on contemporary issues related to forest health. This position will work closely with other Extension faculty and as a critical member of the Forestry and Natural Resources (FNR) Extension Program in the College of Forestry. The incumbent will provide technical assistance and training to stakeholders, including support to industry, academic organizations, professional groups, and associations. They will conduct a range of Extension activities, including technical assistance and training to stakeholders, industry, academic organizations, professional groups, tribes, and community groups. Building upon Extension's record as a trusted expertise broker, the incumbent will support communities and the forest sector to move towards collective action that leads to positive and sustainable social and ecological results. The incumbent should be prepared to deal with various issues, perspectives, and priorities relating to forest management. In this, they will be aided by the interdisciplinary tools, collaborative focus and participatory approaches that are the foundations of the College of Forestry Extension Program. The incumbent will develop a prosperous research program in the areas related to forest health, invasive species, entomology, pathology, climate resiliency, and other significant topics. The incumbent's research will contribute to the Department's sustainable and equitable forest management focus. Each faculty member is expected to secure funds for extramural research, prosperously mentor graduate students, and publish their research results in peer-reviewed journals. In addition, the incumbent will participate annually in departmental, college, and university-level affairs and governance. The Forestry and Forest Engineering undergraduate degree programs are accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF) and the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission. The prosperous candidate will join the faculty in these programs to deliver quality instruction by teaching up to one 3-credit, undergraduate or graduate course in forest health annually.. OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. For more information on our commitment to inclusive excellence, see: https://leadership abilities .oregonstate.edu/president/moving-forward-together. Why OSU? Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply expertise, tools and expertise to build a better future for all. FACTS: • Top 1.4% university in the world • More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined • 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S. • 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties • 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone • 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates • 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color • 217k+ alumni worldwide • For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about Locations: Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances. Total compensates Package: Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including: • Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents. • Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources. • Retirement savings paid by the university. • A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave. • Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities. • Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program. Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to lgain more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU. Key Responsibilities Oregon State University is committed to maintaining and enhancing its collaborative, inclusive community that strives for equity and equal opportunity. As an OSU faculty member, the incumbent is responsible for helping to achieve these goals all over all aspects of their work. 60% Extension Programming: » •Serve as a statewide Extension Specialist in Forest Health, providing education for and engagement with tribes, forest owners, professional natural resource managers, loggers and other forest workers, soil and water conservation districts, natural resource collaborative members, policymakers,and others. » •Design programming that reflects cultural, policy, and social implications of tribal connections to forests in Oregon. Base such programming on long-term relationship-building with tribal partners combined with OSU College of Forestry guidelines for working with tribes and other state and national policies and guidance documents. » •Assess the needs of intended audiences and use results to focus program development efforts. In doing so, carefully evaluate the needs of underrepresented or non-traditional Extension audiences and socially vulnerable groups. » •Develop a logic model or equivalent to demonstrate intentional planning with clearly defined objectives that link Extension efforts to outputs, results, and impacts. Evaluate Extension programs regularly and prepare significant impact statements. Conduct annual planning and reporting of accomplishments as required. » •Design, develop, and deliver non-credit educational programs and events, such as workshops, short courses, seminars, field tours, webinars, etc., on subjects important to clientele. This will require driving and travel all over the state of Oregon. » •Develop and prepare educational program materials such as Extension publications, websites, online educational modules, videos, blogs, posters, etc. » •Collaborate with FNR faculty to deliver programming in counties around Oregon, maintain and update existing FNR core curriculum, develop new core curriculum modules, and lead FNR Extension group projects related to forest health; serve as lead for the Pest Scene Investigator program. » •Monitor and respond to emerging issues such as impacts of climate change, forest pests and diseases, invasives, and changing economic and social pressures. » •Participation in professional development opportunities appropriate for the current assignment and specialty is strongly encouraged and supported. 25% Applied Research: » •Manage and maintain an externally funded research program that contributes to at least one of the Department's focal areas, focused on forest health issues in the Pacific Northwest Region (Oregon and beyond). » •Synthesize and communicate research results to scientific, forestry, and forest management communities through appropriate outlets, including refereed journals, scientific and professional meetings, workshops, and other appropriate events and electronic communication (i.e., websites, publications, video conferencing, and other online methods) » •Supervise Graduate adjuncts and other research faculty as needed. Serve as major professor, co-advise, and participate as a committee member for graduate students as appropriate. 10% Teaching and Mentoring » •Teach up to one 3-credit undergraduate or graduate course in forest health annually. 5% Service » •Serve on departmental, college, and university committees as assigned. » •Participate in the workings of the FNR Extension Program, including attending scheduled planning and partner meetings, leading and participating in group projects, serving on Extension Service Committees, and mentoring newer Extension faculty. » •Establish and maintain professional relationships with appropriate organizations, societies, public agencies, and tribes. » •Contribute actively and provide leadership abilities within significant professional and scientific societies and associations, such as the Society of American Foresters and the Association of Natural Resources Extension Professionals. » •Contribute to agency-led task forces, such as the Emerald Ash Borer Task Force, working groups, and boards of organizations related to forest health in Oregon and beyond. » •Practice a welcoming and respectful workplace environment. What You Will Need » PhD in Plant Pathology, Entomology, or a closely related field with an emphasis on forest health and forest ecosystems. » Demonstrable commitment to collaborative and respectful learning and working environments that are safe, inclusive, and welcoming. » Record of, or potential for, delivering non-formal (non-credit) educational programs to external audiences or formal (for-credit) education to university students (e.g. digital, print, etc.). » Evidence of prior teaching practice and a high potential for teaching excellence. Evidence could include peer evaluations from prior teaching functions or completion of a college teaching certificate program. » Demonstrated strength in oral and written communication expertise. » Demonstrated capability to produce scholarly results through publications and/or scholarly presentations significant to forest health. » For individuals seeking the rank of Associate Professor, candidate should meet the OSU teaching, advising, research, and service criteria for appointment at the desired rank (see the OSU Faculty Handbook for details). OSU will consider previous years of practice at other, similar institutions towards timelines for rank or tenure promotions This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must prosperously complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must prosperously complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030. What We Would Like You to Have » practice in or potential for assessing the educational needs of non-credit audiences, developing significant resources to address those needs, and evaluating the impacts of those efforts (e.g. digital, print, etc.). » Record of, or potential for, prosperous extramural funding. » expertise of Pacific Northwest Forest ecosystems, climate, and natural resource issues and needs. » Record of, or potential for working with foresters, state and federal agencies, and land managers. » Record of, or potential for providing leadership abilities to teams and individuals, including supervisees, students, and colleagues. Working Conditions / Work Schedule The capability to work in varied fields and weather conditions is required as needed; this includes broad walking/hiking on uneven ground and uncomfortable weather conditions (e.g., heat, cold, rain, wind, poison oak, heavy pollen counts). The position requires travel to research sites, workshops, and conference venues. Pay Method income Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month Pay Date Last working day of the month Recommended Full-Time income Range income is commensurate with expertise, education, and practice. Link to Position Description https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/157907 Posting Detail Information Posting Number P08382UF Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 01/01/2025 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 08/12/2024 Full Consideration Date 09/29/2024 Closing Date 10/20/2024 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified candidates Special Instructions to candidates To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by September 29, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to candidates. When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A resume/CV; and 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and practice have prepared you for this position. You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process. For additional information Contact Us by: Jared LeBoldus jared.leboldus@oregonstate.edu 541-737-1907 OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide variety of lived practice including involvement with the justice system. This job has ?critical or security-sensitive? responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, Contact Us by OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at E-Mail: employee.relations@oregonstate.edu. Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents» Cover Letter » Curriculum VitaeOptional Documents » VETERANS ONLY: Must provide proof of Veteran Status (DO NOT upload any unrelated documentation - information uploaded to this field will be removed once reviewed) Skills:
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