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adjunct Professor of Practice:Oregon State UniversityJob description:adjunct Professor of PracticeBookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease see Special Instructions for more details.To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 20, 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 you meet each required qualification. 3) Statement of Applied Research and Extension 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: Marcelo Moretti E-Mail: Marcelo.moretti@oregonstate.edu 541-737-5454 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 North Willamette Exp Sta (ANW) Position Title adjunct Professor (Practice) Job Title adjunct Professor of Practice Appointment Type Academic Faculty Job Location Aurora Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Job Summary The North Willamette Research and Extension Center invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term adjunct Professor (Practice) position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Director. This position is at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center in Aurora, OR. As a Horticultural Crops Research and Registration Specialist, this position will have an academic home in the Department of Horticulture. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Research Center Director. The mission of the Oregon State University Extension Program is to execute research and deliver research-located, objective, informal education to help Oregonians solve problems, develop leadership abilities, and manage resources wisely. The faculty member is primarily responsible for (1) providing leadership abilities in the development and implementation of a program designed to expedite the registration of pest management products for Oregon specialty crops and (2) develop outreach programs to educate and inform the horticultural and commodity group, including tree nut, small fruit, hop, oilseed, and forage producers, as well as processors, and other ag professionals of the research requirements and process employed to register safe, effective and environmentally sound pest management solutions for specialty crops. The faculty member will collaborate with extension specialists, field faculty, university researchers, and commodity groups in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest to discover and identify effective pest-mitigating products and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies that preserve beneficial organisms, have limited environmental impact, mitigate the selection of pesticide-resistant populations, but still support the goal of optimizing production. The incumbent will collaborate with the National and Regional Interregional Research Project # 4 (IR-4), the Oregon Department of Agriculture, and product manufacturers to expedite the registration of these products. 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. • Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life. 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 55% - Research: » Serve as Director of the OSU IR-4 Field Research Center, also known as the Center for Pesticide Registration Research, located at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center (NWREC), for expediting the registration of specialty crop pest control products. » Participate in and encourage multi-disciplinary and multi-state educational and research programs that focus on resolution of pest management issues. » Provide educational and applied research program leadership abilities designed to evaluate the benefits and suitcapability of pest mitigating synthetic, bio-rational, or biological compounds for use in agriculture, as well as the potential of these products for registration. » Collaborate with extension and university colleagues, commodity groups, and clientele in these efforts. » In cooperation with local commodity groups, agrochemical representatives, and university colleagues, conduct magnitude of residue field trials utilizing Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) for the IR-4 Food Use Program and supervise the establishment and maintenance of crop plantings on which research is conducted to help find pest management solutions for weeds, insects, and diseases in a wide variety of specialty crops grown in Oregon. » Maintain updated training in Good Laboratory and Field Practices credentials, as required by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, to conduct a magnitude of residue field trials. » Conduct agricultural field research on pesticide efficacy, degradation, and pest management strategies. Seek grant support for educational and applied research programs » Provide information to Oregon commodity groups, local agricultural industries, and OSU Extension Service personnel regarding allowable residue levels in crops for which special labels have been requested; and report on the status of petition requests to EPA. » Collaborate with the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to expedite local registrations of importance to Oregon producers. » Lead engagement efforts with Oregon's most important crop commodity groups to collect and collate information about the impact of regulatory actions; perform qualitative and quantitative analysis, and summarize information for the benefit of stakeholders and decision-makers 25% - Outreach: » Serve as a liaison between Oregon specialty crops, the regional IR-4 Programs, and appropriate regulatory agencies to relay pest management needs and regulatory updates that are specific to Oregon. » Communicate new expertise or creative solutions through presentations at grower meetings, professional conferences, public or community gatherings, and through publications such as trade journals, extension publications, and peer reviewed outlets. » Provide leadership abilities and broader access to pesticide regulatory information and make recommendations on pesticides for consultants and others involved in Oregon agricultural industries. » Communicate the impacts of proposed pesticide labels and regulatory changes on Oregon agriculture to the EPA. » Pursue continued professional development significant to assignments and incorporate new expertise and expertise. 10% - Scholarship and Creative Activity: » Submit field data notebooks of the magnitude of residue trials and complete all QC/QA activities to maintain notebook integrity and meet pesticide registration requirements. » Discover new expertise and develop creative solutions and applications for problems related to pest mitigation in horticultural food commodities. » Communicate new expertise or create solutions through presentations and by publishing in proceedings of these meetings, lay journals, and peer-reviewed publications. 5% - Supervision: » Supervise faculty research adjuncts, bio-technicians support staff, and summer students and interns. Personnel management activities include hiring, work-flow management, and performance evaluation. 5% - Service: » Provide service to the department, college, university, and community through committee and community service, leadership abilities, and liaison functions, as appropriate and as requested by the unit and university administrators. » Serve on local, state, regional, and national advisory committees and task forces as appropriate to the position's responsibilities. » Participate in the programs and activities of professional organizations, as appropriate. What You Will Need M.S. or equivalent in horticulture, crop science, entomology, plant pathology, weed science, or related field. Work practice: a minimum of two years in applied entomology, plant pathology, weed science, and/or integrated pest management systems. Demonstrated capacity for designing, conducting, and reporting on field research including operating equipment and applying fertilizer and pesticides. Demonstrate strong scientific writing and technical presentation expertise. capability to work independently and within a team and communicate with colleagues, stakeholders, and government agencies. Must have or be able to obtain an Oregon Pesticide Applicator's Consultant License within three months of employment and maintain Information technology all over employment. Demonstrated capability to serve constituents from different backgrounds and with different life practices, particularly members of minoritized communities. 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. 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 PhD or equivalent in Horticulture, Crop Science, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Weed Science, or related field. practice with demonstrated capability to conduct Good Laboratory Practices field residue research trials. practice sharing results and research at meetings, educational events and through publications with farmers, industry professionals and agencies. practice publishing lay journals and peer-reviewed publications. practice securing extramural funding. Demonstrated capability to manage a research team and managery practice. Demonstrate expertise and capability to work effectively with individuals or groups with diverse cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies. Working Conditions / Work Schedule This position will need to travel and drive independently, work outside environments in a variety of field and weather conditions and may need to operate a variety of farm-related equipment. 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/81157 Posting Detail Information Posting Number P08633UF Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 01/01/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 11/05/2024 Full Consideration Date 11/20/2024 Closing Date 11/26/2024 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 November 20, 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 you meet each required qualification. 3) Statement of Applied Research and Extension 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: Marcelo Moretti E-Mail: Marcelo.moretti@oregonstate.edu 541-737-5454 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 Vitae » Statement of ResearchOptional 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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