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Job Opportunity: Instructor Pool - 2024/2025: Agriculture and Natural Resource Program:Oregon State University

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Instructor Pool - 2024/2025: Agriculture and Natural Resource Program

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Please 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 email addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information Contact Us by:
Penny Diebel
penelope.diebel@oregonstate.edu

Applications will be considered all over the 2024-2025 academic year.

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 Details

Position Information

Department Eastern Ore Univ Ag Prg (AEU)
Position Title Instructor
Job Title Instructor Pool - 2024/2025: Agriculture and Natural Resource Program
Appointment Type Academic Faculty
Job Location La Grande
Benefits Eligible Dependent: Hours Worked/Duration
Remote or Hybrid option?
Job Summary The OSU Agriculture and Natural Resource Program invites applications for one or more fixed term, non-tenure-track part time Instructor positions to teach on a term by term basis for the 2024-2025 academic year. Some of these appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the Program Director.

The primary purpose of the Instructor position is to teach courses on the La Grande campus. Instructors will need to develop and teach undergraduate courses as part of OSU Agriculture and Natural Resource Program (EOANRP) at Eastern Oregon University (EOU) in La Grande, OR. Areas of instruction include general agricultural sciences, animal science, crop science, soil science, and rangeland science. Courses must reflect the learning results and general content as represented in the OSU Catalog. Instructors are also considered part of a Department within the OSU College of Agricultural Sciences, as is appropriate to their subject area.

This position is housed and supervised by the Eastern Oregon Agriculture and Natural Resource program in La Grande, OR.

The OSU Agriculture & Natural Resource Program at EOU is a cooperative partnership between Oregon State University's College of Agricultural Sciences and Eastern Oregon University. The OSU Ag & NR Program was developed to help serve the needs of the communities and entities of eastern Oregon and the Intermountain West. EOU has approximately 4,000 students. La Grande has a population of about 12,500 and is located about 260 miles east of Portland, OR, and 170 miles northwest of Boise, ID, the closest cities.

Oregon State University's commitment to student success includes hiring, retaining, and developing diverse faculty to mentor and educate our undergraduate and graduate students from entry through graduation. The incumbent must be aware of, sensitive to, and demonstrate the capability to work well with diverse students and with a diverse workforce.

OSU's Strategic Plan articulates the strategies we believe critical to advancing and equalizing student success. College of Agricultural Sciences faculty are committed to enhancing student success by engaging students in quality academic, 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 a diverse audience.

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 90% Teaching/Course Development
tasks include development, facilitation, and delivery of courses and student performance assessment through evaluation and grade assignment of undergraduate and graduate students as assigned by the EOANRP Director.

Courses will be primarily delivered in-person in La Grande but may also be delivered synchronously to the Corvallis campus, if needed.

Demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion, including efforts promoting equitable results among learners of diverse and underrepresented identity groups.

10% Undergraduate Mentoring
This position also requires the advising and mentoring of undergraduate students in their academic program and career decisions. This may include mentoring on finding internships, jobs, and professional development opportunities for students.

What You Will Need Master's degree in an agricultural field or a related discipline as appropriate to the teaching instructional task for courses. This includes but is not limited to Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Crop Sciences, Soil Sciences, and Rangeland Sciences.

Excellent oral and written communication expertise.

Demonstrated capability to teach in a classroom, extension, or other educational settings.

Evidence of or commitment to excellence in inclusive teaching and student success.

Demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing educational equity in a multicultural setting and a commitment to advancing the participation of diverse groups and supporting diverse perspectives.

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 in Crop Science, Soil Science, or a related discipline as appropriate to the teaching instructional task for all courses.

Demonstrated engagement with students through experiential learning, extra-curricular activities, research, and/or mentoring.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule .

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/156818

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P08299UF
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/16/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/15/2025
Posting Date 07/17/2024
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 06/15/2025
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 email addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information Contact Us by:
Penny Diebel
penelope.diebel@oregonstate.edu

Applications will be considered all over the 2024-2025 academic year.

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.

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Job Location: Corvallis, Oregon
Address: Corvallis
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Post Date: 07/23/2024 / Viewed 11 times
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Company: Oregon State University
Contact Email: penelope.diebel@oregonstate.edu


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