[ES_JOBS_NET] Assistant Professor, Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society, Oregon State University

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/80851

 


Position Details


Position Information


Department

Forest Ecosyst & Society (FOR)


Position Title

Assistant Professor


Job Title

Assistant Professor


Appointment Type

Academic Teaching/Research Faculty


Job Location

Corvallis


Position Appointment Percent

100


Appointment Basis

9


Faculty Status

Regular


Tenure Status

Tenure Track (Annual)


Pay Method

Salary


Recommended Full-Time Salary Range

Salary is Commensurate with Education and Experience


Position Summary

The Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society invites applications for a
full-time (1.0 FTE), 9-month, tenure track Assistant Professor position.
Reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head.

This is a 9-month, 1.0 FTE, tenure-track position with responsibilities for
teaching, advising, research, service, and outreach. The incumbent will be
expected to teach a graduate class on fundamental scientific inquiry to
students from a broad range of disciplines and research paradigms, an
undergraduate class in the OSU Natural Resources curriculum, and another
course within their area of expertise. Interdisciplinary collaborations with
faculty in the College of Forestry and other departments across campus are
expected, as is a demonstrated potential for nationally and internationally
recognized scholarship.

The Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society (FES) encompasses students,
staff, and faculty with interests and expertise ranging from social science
to ecology, to genetics, to ethics. We tackle pressing environmental
challenges ( <http://fes.forestry.oregonstate.edu/>
http://fes.forestry.oregonstate.edu). Our faculty are world leaders in a
wide range of disciplines, including natural resource social science, tree
physiology, climate change and carbon dynamics, protected area management,
silviculture, landscape and wildlife ecology, and fire ecology. We teach
courses in more than a dozen programs within and beyond the College of
Forestry. We have a large and diverse student body both on campus and
online; with an interest and commitment to teaching and innovation in both
classroom and online education.


Position Duties

45% - Instruction, Advising and Other Education Duties: 
Annually teach the following: one on-campus graduate student course in the
Forest Ecosystems and Society graduate student core curriculum, one
undergraduate course in the undergraduate Natural Resources degree program,
and one additional course within the candidate's area of expertise (e.g.,
quantitative analysis of large datasets, global change, and/or large-scale
socio-ecological systems).

Participate in the FES graduate program, including teaching of a graduate
course (noted above), leading graduate seminars, and delivering special
topics, courses, or other educational experiences in research specialty.

Serve as major professor for graduate students, mentor graduate and
undergraduate students, and serve on graduate committees inside and outside
the Department.

Participate in undergraduate and graduate curriculum review and development,
as well as personal professional development related to teaching.

45% - Research and Integrative Scholarship:
Maintain an active, externally funded research program.

Collaborate with scientists in the College of Forestry and across the
university, as well as with external organizations such as tribal, state,
and federal agencies and institutions, and private organizations. Serve as a
liaison between the Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society and other
scientists and departments across Oregon State University.

Publish the results and products of original research and teaching in
peer-reviewed journals, reports, and other outlets intended for scholarly
peers and other natural resources professionals. Present on current research
findings at regional and national conferences. Contribute to scholarship of
teaching and learning as appropriate.

Supervise research personnel including post docs, graduate assistants,
and/or student employees.

Drive personal and/or OSU Motor Pool vehicles as needed to conduct research
and/or attend meetings.

10% - Outreach and Service: 
Support departmental, College, and university goals for enhancing our
academic community by incorporating diverse cultural perspectives and
contributing to a diverse, equitable and inclusive community in the
department, College, and university.

Assume an equitable share of governance and committee duties for the
department, College, and university. This includes demonstrating initiative,
a cooperative spirit, and excellent organizational and communication skills
in carrying out obligations as a member of academia and as a state employee.

Communicate with natural resource professionals, extension personnel,
educators, and the public in various venues.

Participate in service to professional communities.


Minimum/Required Qualifications

PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline (ecology, climate science,
natural resources, social-ecological systems, conservation), completed by
time of appointment.

Life experience and/or education that would broaden our capacity to advance
and equalize undergraduate and graduate student success across individual
identities, including but not limited to racial/ethnic categories and
socioeconomic backgrounds.

Ability to identify important natural resource challenges, analyze large and
complex data sets that address these challenges, and explore questions that
integrate human dimensions with forested and/or treed ecosystems.

Record of scholarly activity (e.g., grants, presentations, publications).

Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preparation and ability to effectively teach undergraduate and graduate
level courses.

Demonstrated interest in teaching the courses associated with this position.

Experience mentoring graduate or undergraduate students.

Ability to engage others with respect, thoughtfulness, and good will (and
the demonstrated practice of this).

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position;
therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check
and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000
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 successfully
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.


Preferred (Special) Qualifications

Experience in integrating social, ecological, and natural resource data to
address environmental challenges.

Evidence of effective teaching and mentoring.

Postdoctoral experience in one or more relevant fields.

Experience with innovative pedagogies such as flipped, engaged, field-based,
online, or hybrid learning.

Demonstrated capacity for creating an inclusive cultural and intellectual
environment.

Familiarity with the land grant mission.


Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Travel may be required for research, teaching, and outreach. Field
conditions may require the ability to traverse rough terrain and steep or
slippery slopes.


This position requires a clear and unambiguous commitment to compliance of
all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations for Division
I (FBS) universities.

No


Posting Detail Information


Posting Number

P03209UF


Number of Vacancies

1


Anticipated Appointment Begin Date

12/16/2019


Anticipated Appointment End Date

	

Posting Date

07/23/2019


Full Consideration Date

09/30/2019


Closing Date

10/15/2019


Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search

Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants


Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by September 30,
2019. 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 applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic
documents:

1. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experiences have
prepared you for this position. Please limit your cover letter to one page.

2. A resume/CV that includes the names of at least three professional
references who could provide reference upon request, their e-mail addresses,
and telephone numbers. Upload references as "Other Document" if not included
with your resume/vita.

3. A statement of your teaching philosophy, including a brief summary of
courses you might be interested in offering at OSU. Please limit your
teaching statement to two pages.

4. A statement of your philosophy and perspective on inclusion and
diversity.
Please limit your statement to one page. For information on diversity,
equity, and inclusion themes, terms, and initiatives, see:
https://www.forestry.oregonstate.edu/diversity#dei-resources

5. A statement of your research interests and expertise including examples
of significant environmental problems you have identified and addressed with
your research, especially those resulting from the integration of large
datasets, and projects that have resulted in peer-reviewed publications and
related scholarship. This statement should also include a vision for your
research program in the Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society. State
University. Please limit your research statement to two pages.

6. Undergraduate and graduate college transcripts. Unofficial transcripts
are acceptable at this stage.

For additional information please contact: Meg Krawchuk, Ph.D., Search
Committee Chair, Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society, 541- 737-1483,
meg.krawchuk at 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 ability to
help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community and has a
practice of being responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position;
therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check
and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000
et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in
youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications
including the criminal history check requirement.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on
behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully
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 et seq. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum
qualifications including the motor vehicle check requirement.

Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses. All
courses must be from accredited colleges, universities, or private
vocational schools. The online application system will allow you to attach
your transcripts if the PDF file is 9MB 9or less. If over 9MB 9in size,
submit to contact person listed. Transcripts must be received by the closing
date.

 

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