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Faculty Research adjunct (Internal Employment Opportunity):Oregon State UniversityJob description:Faculty Research adjunct (Internal Employment Opportunity)Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease see Special Instructions for more details.This is an Internal Employment Opportunity.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: Selina Heppell E-Mail: selina.heppell@oregonstate.edu 541-737-9039 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 Fisheries and Wildlife (AFW) Position Title Faculty Research adjunct Job Title Faculty Research adjunct (Internal Employment Opportunity) Appointment Type Academic Faculty Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Job Summary This is an Internal Employment Opportunity. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term Faculty Research adjunct position in the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences (FWCS) at Oregon State University (OSU). Appointment is located on annual contract, with reappointment at the discretion of the Department Head. The position reports to the Professor of Ichthyology and the Department Head. This position includes maintaining the nationally and internationally recognized collections of Fishes, Birds, Mammals and Aquatic Invertebrates, which are held within the Department. The Oregon State Ichthyology Collection (OSIC) is the largest of these, holding approximately 250,000 specimens of preserved fishes, as well connected skeletal and genetic material. The OSIC is actively growing and heavily utilized for teaching and research on the diversity of marine and freshwater fishes in the Pacific Northwest, as well as other regions of the world. All four collections support broad educational and outreach programs for the public. The approximately 10,000 specimens in the Mammalogy Collection, the 9000 specimens in the Ornithology Collection and 5000 specimens in the Aquatic Invertebrate Collection represent important regional resources that support teaching of evolution and systematics as well as the study and identification of Oregon's biodiversity. In addition to primary tasks of maintaining and cataloging the fish collection and handling requests for specimen loans, the incumbent will: conduct collection tours and outreach programs for prospective students and the public; train and direct undergraduate teaching adjuncts and collections adjuncts; develop and teach a fish identification course through the Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) program; instruct up to one online course per year; lead or contribute to scholarly work related to teaching, outreach or research that uses or expands the natural history collections; and provide service to the department, university and profession. The Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences is an academic unit that reports to the College of Agricultural Sciences. The Department is composed of approximately 300 staff - including faculty, research adjuncts, support staff, graduate students, temporary staff and undergraduate students. Approximately $9 million of externally funded research grants/contracts are received each year by FWCS researchers. Major cooperator and funding sources include most state and federal resources agencies. Cooperation is formalized through the department's participation in the Oregon Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. The mission of the Department is to discover, integrate and disseminate expertise about wildlife and fisheries resources, as well as ecosystems and human communities with which they interrelate. Information technology accomplishes this through an interconnected program of 1) undergraduate and graduate education; 2) scholarly research; and 3) extended education. College of Agricultural Sciences faculty are committed to enhancing student success by engaging students in quality academics, research, internships, global studies, and other experiential learning opportunities. Positions with primary responsibility for extension and outreach are likewise committed to learner success through programming appropriate for diverse audiences. There is an expectation that, as part of their function in the college, the incumbent will embody and advance the principles and practices conveyed in the CAS CARE Commitment document. We seek a colleague who has a demonstrable commitment to working and promoting inclusion of people from diverse backgrounds in research, education, and outreach. OSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and especially encourages applications from members of historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ community members, and others who demonstrate the capability to help us achieve our vision of inclusive excellence. OSU is committed to creating and maintaining compassionate and inclusive learning and working environments for all learners, visitors, and employees. Faculty members in the College of Agriculture design, develop, maintain, or carry out Extension programs that serve diverse populations, including those that have been historically marginalized. For more information on our commitment to inclusive excellence, see https://extension.oregonstate.edu/about/diversity-equity-inclusion and 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 50% Collections Support » Acquire, identify and catalogue specimens into research collections of fishes, birds, mammals and aquatic invertebrates, with emphasis on the fish collection. » Maintain and augment electronic specimen databases. » Digitize specimen data and images for online courses and catalog. » Respond to information requests from scientists and members of the public. » Write and update standard operating procedures for collection use. » Maintain and organize records of permits, loans and other collections-related documents. » Document and ship loans of specimens from OSU's collections of fishes, birds, mammals and aquatic invertebrates to other researchers in conformity with national and international regulations. » Process paperwork and curate specimens connected with loan returns. » Maintain and order chemical and physical supplies needed for collections management. » Manage SciShield chemical, lab, and safety training schedules for collection volunteers and staff. » Manage and maintain EH&S lab safety protocols, procedures, and documentation related to collections. » Ensure that the collections adhere to state and federal chemical, fire and earthquake safety standards. » Ensure compliance with OSU safety requirements and certifications. 15% Research Support/Scholarly Contribution » Develop Animal Care and Use plans and develop or maintain state and federal permits related to specimen collection for the departmental collections. » Assist with expansion of the collections holdings and expertise of Pacific Northwest biodiversity; » Lead or contribute to scholarly work related to research, curation or outreach that uses or expands natural history collections. Examples could include: conducting or assisting researchers and agency personnel with field work and onsite training; preparation of faunal checklists; Author description of new species; development of distribution maps or taxonomic identification keys; Author articles on curatorial best practices; or the design and dissemination of educational outreach curricula located on natural history specimens. 15% Outreach » Develop and conduct collection tours and outreach programs for OSU visitors. » Organize outreach materials for meetings and public engagement events. » Develop and supervise a Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) online course on fish identification. » Manage and maintain website, social media platforms, and related content connected with the collections. » Communicate inclusively with a diverse audience in order to provide information about classes, programs, and resources 15% Teaching and Mentoring » Train, mentor and direct undergraduate students and adjuncts working on research projects, specimen accession, identification, cataloging, curation, shipment, and data basing, educational outreach events, and the upkeep and maintenance of the collections' physical space. Responsible for planning, assigning and reviewing student work. » Teach FW 315 Biology of Fishes or FW 316 Systematics of Fishes once per year, as needed by the Department. 5% Service » Serve the department, university and profession by participating on committees, mentoring undergraduates, offering training or outreach workshops, taking a leadership abilities function in significant professional societies, or in other ways. What You Will Need Master's degree in Fisheries Science, Zoology, or similar, with emphasis on Ichthyology, fish evolution, systematics, and/or morphology practice working with fish collections, including curation and maintenance of specimens practice teaching or mentoring undergraduates practice and familiarity with laboratory safety protocols Strong organizational expertise Demonstrated practice communicating and collaborating with internal/external stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. 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. What We Would Like You to Have practice working with other natural history collections, such as birds, mammals, or invertebrates. Online teaching practice Evidence of prosperous outreach with diverse public audiences Prior practice with management of natural history collections, such as practice working with and managing relational databases, digitizing and imaging specimens from natural history collections. Familiarity with federal, state and international regulations surrounding the collection and transport of natural history specimens. Familiarity with the biodiversity and identification of Pacific Northwest fishes Working Conditions / Work Schedule Position requires work on stepladders and use of formalin and alcohol for specimen preservation. Mammal collection maintenance includes exposure to fur and insecticide. Position may require occasional travel and work on weekends. 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/157447 Posting Detail Information Posting Number P08326UF Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/01/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 07/25/2024 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 08/02/2024 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Internal Special Instructions to candidates This is an Internal Employment Opportunity. 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: Selina Heppell E-Mail: selina.heppell@oregonstate.edu 541-737-9039 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 (*).» * Internal employment opportunities are filled from within the institution by candidates who are current, or recent, members of the OSU Community. Please indicate how you meet this criterion. See: http://hr.oregonstate.edu/jobs/oeshtxt/111 for details. (Open Ended Question) 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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