- Agency
- Crop and Soil Science (ACS) Department - Oregon State University
- Location
- Corvallis, OR
- Job Category
- Faculty Appointments
- Salary
- Salary commensurate with education and experience.
- Last Date to Apply
- March 15, 2019
- Website
- https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/72562
- Description
- The Crop and Soil Science Department invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position. Extension and applied research appointment with an expectation for scholarly accomplishment appropriate to the position responsibilities. Leads development of extension and applied research programs and activities. Participates in college and university service activities. Participates in professional development programs. Acts as liaison with local industry and/or Extension stakeholder groups. The Crop and Soil Science Department and Entomology program seeks a scientist who will provide effective facilitation and technical skills to develop an applied research and extension program in sustainable arthropod pest management in Oregon cropping systems. The incumbent must view success as developing a program that meets the needs of county agents and stakeholders to effectively address the problems issues versus achieving personal recognition for independent activity. At the same time, the applicant must have disciplinary expertise to effectively interact with academic colleagues and be an active member of system teams. The focus of this position will be conducting relevant and responsive research to solve arthropod pest management problems in the unique agronomic field and seed-crop cropping systems of Oregon. On an as-needed basis, the incumbent will provide expertise and support in row cropping systems. Research will focus on efficient and economic management of insect and related pests against the backdrop of a variable and changing climate, and conservation of our natural resources. This Extension Entomology Field Crops position is a tenure-track, 9-month academic professorial faculty appointment with an academic home in the Department of Crop and Soil Science. The incumbent will contribute to the missions of Oregon State University Extension Service, Agricultural Experiment Station, and the College of Agricultural Sciences. The purpose of this position is to provide leadership in the development, implementation, synthesis, and evaluation of extension and applied research programs in arthropod pest management for sustainable agronomic crop and seed crop farming systems, and increased adoption of soil conservation practices. The faculty member is expected to collaborate with colleagues across the state as well as those in the region working with similar cropping systems. It is expected that the faculty member will obtain funds for summer salary through grant, contract, fees or other sources. It is expected that the faculty member will occasionally support and mentor graduate students based on availability of funding and serve on relevant graduate student committees. The entomologist will lead a team of OSU extension and research faculty that address cropping system problems and opportunities with focus on western Oregon. The team will need to secure external funding for program efforts. It is expected that applied research findings will be published in peer reviewed journals with extension of information to industry audiences through extension publications, as appropriate. This position carries the general and specific responsibilities of a faculty member described in the OSU Faculty Handbook and the promotion and tenure guidelines of Oregon State University. These include effective research and teaching programs, demonstrable scholarship and creative activity, service contributions, and active professional development. This position requires traveling since it is a western based but with statewide responsibilities. This faculty member will design, maintain and/or carry out programs to ensure that all people have equal employment opportunities and equal program participation opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or veteran’s status.
- Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in Entomology, IPM or related field. Strong general background and experience in production of field crops. Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity and inclusion. Demonstrated extension, teaching, applied research and organizational skills. Demonstrated written and oral communication skills including the effective use of mass media. Demonstrated ability to work as a team member with other professionals. Demonstrated ability to lead groups and to plan, organize, evaluate, manage, and delegate details associated with program management. General knowledge of computers, including proficiency with communication technology (e.g. e-mail, internet media). Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and evidence of good time management skills. Must have or be able to obtain an Oregon Department of Agriculture Pesticide Consultant License within six months of employment and maintain it throughout employment. 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 OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the Motor Vehicle Check Requirement.
- Job Number
- 89
- Contact Person
- Silvia Rondon
- Contact eMail
- Silvia.Rondon@oregonstate.edu