Instructor Pool - 2023/2024: Agriculture and Natural Resource Program

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: La Grande, OREGON
Deadline: 15 Jun 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Department Eastern Ore Univ Ag Prg (AEU)
Position Title Instructor
Job Title Instructor Pool - 2023/2024: Agriculture and Natural Resource Program
Appointment Type Academic Faculty
Job Location La Grande
Benefits Eligible Not benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option?
Job Summary
The OSU Agriculture and Natural Resource Program and Crop and Soil Sciences Department invites applications for one or more fixed term, non-tenure-track full/part time Instructor positions to teach on a term by term basis for the 2023-2024 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 crop and soil science courses and mentoring of students pursuing a Crops minor as part of OSU Agriculture and Natural Resource Program (EOANRP) at Eastern Oregon University (EOU) in La Grande, OR.
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 ability 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 knowledge, tools and skills 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 Rewards 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 learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities
90% Teaching/Course Development
Duties 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 and the CSS Department. Course instruction may include Crop Production in PNW Agroecosystems, Soil Science, Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems, Forage Production, Ecosystems of Wildland Soils, and/or Seed Production. Course options may also include collaborative courses with the Animal and Rangeland Sciences Department including rangeland ecology, restoration and management.
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 outcomes among learners of diverse and underrepresented identity groups.
10% Undergraduate Mentoring
This position also requires the advising and mentoring of undergraduate students to assist in the successful completion of their academic and research programs.
What You Will Need
Master’s degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, Horticulture or a related discipline as appropriate to the teaching instructional task for all courses.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to teach in a classroom, extension, or other educational settings.
Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
This position MAY be 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 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
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Pay Method Salary
Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience
Link to Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/142419

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P07244UF
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/16/2023
Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/15/2024
Posting Date 08/23/2023
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 06/15/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A cover letter, describing how your experience, qualifications, and interest have prepared you to teach at the university level in this discipline; identify which discipline(s) you are qualified to teach.
2) A resume/CV.
3) A diversity statement indicating how your teaching philosophy and practices promote diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion in the classroom and broader community.
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 please contact: Penny Diebel at [email protected]
Applications will be considered throughout the 2023/2024 academic year as opportunities become available.
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.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
This position MAY be 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.

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