Assistant Director: Difference, Power, and Oppression (Internal Employment Opportunity)

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: about 14 hours ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 10 May 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Department VP Academic Affairs (XUS)
Position Title Consultant-Instr & Assess
Job Title Assistant Director: Difference, Power, and Oppression (Internal Employment Opportunity)
Appointment Type Professional Faculty
Job Location Corvallis
Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option?
Job Summary
This is an Internal Employment Opportunity
The Difference, Power, and Oppression Program, is seeking an Assistant Director. This is a full-time (1.00FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

The Difference, Power, and Oppression Program (DPO), contributes to the university’s social justice mission by working with faculty across all fields and disciplines to create inclusive curricula that address intersections of gender, race, class, sexual identity, age, ability, and other institutionalized systems of inequity and privilege in the United States. DPO courses are a part of the University’s Baccalaureate Core Curriculum and new Core Education Curriculum, and as such, all OSU undergraduate students complete a minimum number of DPO credits as part of fulfilling their general education requirements. In addition to providing faculty with educational opportunities and resources to enable the re-visioning of course content and classroom practices, such that issues of difference, power, and oppression is addressed; the DPO Program also contributes to the creation and nurturing a sustainable community within OSU where faculty, students, and staff can gain in-depth understanding of social inequities and become empowered to contribute to the ongoing transformation of OSU in service of institutional inclusivity and equity.
Under the direction of the DPO Director, the Assistant Director of DPO will manage the operations, provide support, and contribute to the growth and development of the DPO Program through faculty development, curriculum design and delivery, and one-on-one faculty consultations. The Assistant Director will also work closely with the DPO Director, Assessment Coordinator, and the Core Education Committee on the assessment of DPO courses, as well as program outcomes. The Assistant Director will be present to help represent the DPO Program on the Faculty Senate Baccalaureate Core Committee, and the Diversity Council as needed and directed by the DPO Director.
The Assistant Director works collaboratively and interacts with programs, departments, faculty, staff, Office of Academic Affairs (OAA), and the Core Education Director. This position will collaborate and interact with DPO projects and
missions. With the recent approval of the new Core Education curriculum, which replaces a 30-year-old curriculum, faculty will use their unique expertise to align to the university established learning outcomes, develop robust course offerings, and create policy and processes. This curriculum recognizes the value of aligning with Oregon’s Core
Transfer Map – which facilitates seamless transfer among Oregon higher education institutions and creates a distinctive and high-quality foundation for OSU’s degree offerings.
The OAA works to promote and improve the quality of academic programs and student success at Oregon State University (OSU), which is a critical element of the university’s Strategic Plan. Within the OAA, the DPO Program is a faculty resource offering DPO expertise to meet the needs of all faculty. The DPO Program collaborates closely with the colleges and faculty to implement discipline-specific programming, integrating evidence based, data-driven, and current research informed services with the goal of improving DPO teaching, learning outcomes, and creating high-impact practices.
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
75% Faculty Support, Instructional Development and Teaching
10% Curriculum and Assessment
10% Teaching
5% Professional Development and Service
What You Will Need
  • Master’s degree in education or related field.
  • 3-5 years’ experience in pedagogical approaches, curriculum design principles and student learning and motivation in the postsecondary classroom.
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the advancement of inclusive excellence. Examples include but are not limited to: experience interacting with diverse groups of people, especially in a professional context.
  • Familiarity with OSU’s Baccalaureate Core and new Core Education program.
  • Knowledge and experience working with curriculum transformation specifically addressing issues of difference, power, and oppression.
  • Experience teaching social justice content to undergraduate students.
  • Ability to interact professionally with diplomacy, patience, and courtesy with diverse individuals.
What We Would Like You to Have
  • Ph.D. or Ed.D. in education or another related field
  • Experience developing or providing instruction in multiple modalities.
  • Demonstrable commitment to remaining informed about emerging pedagogies and learning theories.
  • Supervisory experience
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
This position is a 12-month professional faculty appointment located on the Corvallis, Oregon campus. Regular hours with exceptions for attending classroom visits, seminars, or workshops.
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 $60,288- $105,420
Link to Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/151278

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P07970UF
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 07/01/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 04/12/2024
Full Consideration Date 04/26/2024
Closing Date 05/10/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Internal
Special Instructions to Applicants
This is an Internal Employment Opportunity.
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 04/26/2024. 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 resume/CV; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
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:
McKenzie Huber
[email protected]
541-737-6250
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.
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