OSU Extension seeks Assistant Professor of Practice, Extension Field Crops & Watershed Management
Position Title
Assistant Professor of Practice, Extension Field Crops and Watershed Management
Position Summary
The OSU Extension Service invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term (annual reappointment) Assistant Professor of Practice, Extension Field Crops and Watershed Management position to be located in Malheur County, Oregon. The academic home for this position is the Department of Crop and Soil Science in the College of Agricultural Sciences at Oregon State University. Reappointment is at the discretion of Regional Director, Department Head, and the Program Leader. Active contributions to scholarship are required (see the scholarship duties section, below, for details).
As a land grant institution committed to teaching, research and outreach and engagement, OSU promotes economic, social, cultural and environmental progress for the people of Oregon, the nation and the world. This position contributes to the mission of the College of Agricultural Sciences, with principal responsibility for needs assessment, Extension educational program development, delivery, and evaluation, and for conducting applied research needed to support Extension activities.
The person in this position is a spokesperson for some sectors of Treasure Valley agriculture. It is essential that the field crops extension faculty member have an in-depth understanding of the cropping systems sciences and appreciation of the area such that they can serve as a technical advisor for local industry groups and provide science and research-based guidance to other governmental agencies that are developing policies that would affect the natural resource industries of the county.
Applied research that addresses cropping system needs that result in scholarly outputs appropriate for this position is expected. What are considered to be “minor crops” on a national level (onions, alfalfa seed, dry beans, etc.) are the backbone of agriculture in Malheur County. Given this minor crop status, maintaining current and seeking new local pesticide registrations is critical to strengthening of agricultural industry success in the County. The faculty member must assist in doing needed research and paperwork to obtain local pesticide labels. This work is to be done in cooperation with other OSU and University of Idaho colleagues in the Treasure Valley.
Oregon State University is committed to practicing and delivery of tools for state-of-the-science interaction and engagement of partners and stakeholders. This faculty member is required to use modern learning tools including online and hybrid classes, employ and practice engaged scholarship, promote integration of programs across disciplines that are demand-driven and use open source tools that continually align with innovation and shifts in educational program delivery.
Active and effective communication with colleagues and key stakeholders is critical to the success of this position. This position will require traveling.
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 Engagement are likewise committed to learner success through programming appropriate for diverse audiences.
To review posting and apply, please visit https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/109103. Posting #P04909UF. Closing date: 1/17/2022.
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence:
Oregon State University is committed to creating and maintaining compassionate and inclusive learning and working environments for all learners, visitors and employees. We envision collaborative community environments that enhance civility and embrace diversity. All employees are responsible for achieving this commitment. This commitment includes, but is not limited to, complying with Civil Rights and Language Access regulations. In addition, faculty members will design, develop, maintain and/or carry out Extension programs to ensure that educational programs and outreach activities serve diverse populations, including those that have been historically marginalized/excluded from participation.
OSU is an AA/EOE/Vets/Disabled.