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Academic Wage-Salaried: Faculty Research adjunct:Oregon State UniversityJob description:Academic Wage-Salaried: Faculty Research adjunctBookmark this Posting | Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease see Special Instructions for more details.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: Cristina Eisenberg cristina.eisenberg@oregonstate.edu 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 Ecosyst & Society (FOR) Position Title Academic Wage Appt - Salaried Job Title Academic Wage-Salaried: Faculty Research adjunct Appointment Type Academic Wage Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Job Summary The Department of Forest Ecosystem and Society is seeking an salaried Academic Wage: Faculty Research adjunct. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term position. This position is anticipated to last approximately 16-18 months. This position exists to support the project PI and Co-PI, on the Oregon BLM Tribal Youth Conservation Corps for Seeds of Success Project with all aspects of Traditional Ecological expertise (TEK), including research, logistics, data collection, ethnobotany, scholarly activities, and outreach on Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI) lands and surrounding lands and with the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Indians (CCBU) and the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde (CTGR). Information technology is intended to help build capacity within the CTCLUSI community (FBIC) by leading a graduate research project and recruiting, training, and supervising Community Fellows, and by having co-authorship of an ecocultural restoration plan. 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% Lead and assist with planning for and implementing fieldwork data collection and management, focusing on forest community ecology, which includes ethnobotany, silviculture, soil science, and wildlife surveys, and SOS seed collections. Collect Assessment Inventorying and Monitoring (AIM) data per BLM protocols by establishing plots on Tribal Lands and adjacent BLM Lands, where appropriate. Collect soil data (soil horizon characterization) and other related data in a soil pit in each established plot. Collect aggregated soil samples and SOS collections as needed. Manage data, conduct data analysis, write reports, and participate in journal article writing. Help recruit, help train, and supervise field crew and Community Fellows. Drive vehicles in the field to transport Community Fellows and interns to field sites. Contribute to an ecocultural restoration plan that results from this work. 25% Participate in and contribute to scholarly activities including report writing, data analysis, interpretation and presentation, geospatial mapping, and eDNA analysis. Author/co-author peer reviewed publications and present findings at conferences, co-authoring articles and reports on Indigenous expertise and forest management for the BLM, the White House, and national natural resource leaders. 25% Assist with developing relationships with Tribal Nations mentioned above, incorporating traditional cultural elements as appropriate and in keeping with any agreements between OSU and Tribal Nations (e.g., an MOU). Tribal engagement activities include attending Tribal community events and supporting interns who are members of Oregon Tribal Nations. Help to create an environment that is welcoming for Tribal interns to lgain STEM within the context of Indigenous expertise What You Will Need » Bachelor's degree in forestry, natural resources, or related field. » expertise and familiarity with Western Oregon Tribal Nations and their culture. » expertise of Indigenous expertise, including ethnobotany (ecology and uses of plants that are culturally significant), use of cultural burning, and traditional land uses. » expertise of Oregon Tribal land-management practices. » expertise of and practice working with the ecology of the Coos Bay area » Soil science, silviculture, and botany field expertise. » Ecocultural restoration expertise, including restoration of native plants. » capability to engage in project outreach. » leadership abilities and management expertise. » Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. 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 » Strong time-management expertise. » Strong communication expertise. » Strong problem-solving expertise. » Strong critical thinking expertise. Working Conditions / Work Schedule The field season (June-early September) has an 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., M-F, 40 hr/week work schedule. Fieldwork will require extended periods of standing, traversing steep, uneven/very rugged and steep terrain, lifting up to 40 pounds and working in heat (e.g. 90-105 degrees F). Camping will be required on occasion, but crew members will be primarily located out of field houses. May require working on weekends or evenings to support cultural activities. 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 education, expertise, and practice. Link to Position Description https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/155091 Posting Detail Information Posting Number P08161UF Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 07/01/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date 10/31/2025 Posting Date 06/10/2024 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 06/17/2024 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified candidates Special Instructions 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: Cristina Eisenberg cristina.eisenberg@oregonstate.edu 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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