Job description
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 2022-2023 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.
Instructors will need to develop and teach undergraduate crop and soil science courses and provide academic advising of students pursuing the Crops minor as part of the joint College of Agricultural Sciences (CAS), Crop and Soil Sciences (CSS), and 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? Position Duties
90% Teaching/Course Development
This position would develop and teach 4 to 6 courses per year. Courses may be delivered in-person, online, or hybrid/remote campuses.
Conduct and develop a dynamic teaching program for 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.
Develop and communicate, via scholarly work, teaching methods and learning outcomes. Contribute to undergraduate student teaching in the EOANRP program. Duties include all responsibilities related to teaching Animal Science courses: preparing and presenting course content, lecturing, grading, keeping office hours for one-on-one student assistance and mentoring. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion, including efforts promoting equitable outcomes among learners of diverse and underrepresented identity groups.
10% Undergraduate Advising/Mentoring
This position also requires the advising and mentoring of undergraduate students to assist in the successful completion of their academic and research programs.
Minimum/Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Crop Science, Soil Science, or a related discipline as appropriate to the teaching instructional task for all courses.
Demonstrated ability to teach in a classroom, extension, or other educational settings.
Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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
Depending on course(s) taught, teaching may involve working at remote locations under a variety of weather conditions ranging from hot/dry to cold/wet, and in potentially steep, rugged, difficult terrain; activities may involve working with small and large animals (including cattle and horses) and working outdoors. Teaching activities may include evening and weekend hours.
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
P05893UF
Number of Vacancies
Varies
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
09/16/2022
Anticipated Appointment End Date
06/15/2022
Posting Date
07/25/2022
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date
06/15/2023
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 resume/CV.
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
3) A Statement of Teaching. Addressing the following: What is your teaching philosophy? Specifically, how do you design learning experiences, deliver content, provide meaningful assignments, assess student learning, and connect with students?
4) A Diversity Statement indicating how your teaching and advising 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 Penelope.Diebel@oregonstate.edu
Applications will be considered throughout the 2022-2023 Academic Year.
OSU is committed to the health of our local and global community. All employees and students are required to comply with the university’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program. Please visit https://covid.oregonstate.edu/ for additional information about OSU’s plans for safety and success, as well as options for compliance with the vaccination program.
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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