Assistant Professor of Practice - Military Veterans

Internal Job Number: P08802UF

Description:

The Division of Extension and Engagement and the Extension Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources Program invite applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term Assistant Professor of Practice position for the Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Regional Director, Department Head, and Program Leader.

This is a full-time, 12-month, fixed-term, Assistant Professor of Practice position to be stationed at the OSU Division of Extension and Engagement's (division) Extension Klamath County Office in Klamath Falls, Oregon. The academic home for this position will be the Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences in the College of Agricultural Sciences at Oregon State University. This faculty member reports to the Regional Director assigned to the Southern region. Reappointment is at the discretion of the supervision team, which includes the Southern Regional Director, Department Head, and the Extension Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources Program Leader. Active contributions to scholarship are required (refer to the scholarship section, below, for details).

As a land grant institution committed to teaching, research, and outreach and engagement, Oregon State University ( OSU ) mission is to promote 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 program and educational material development, delivery, and evaluation, and for conducting applied research to support Extension activities.

The purpose of this position is to provide leadership in the development, implementation, synthesis, and evaluation of Extension and applied research in livestock, forages and rangeland production systems for stakeholders in the assigned county.

This position is responsible for designing, developing, maintaining and/or carrying out educational programs and outreach activities to serve broad and diverse populations in an accessible, inclusive, equitable, and socially just manner. This includes complying with civil rights and language/visual access regulations.

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 and outreach tools including online and hybrid classes, multimedia and digital communications, 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. These activities will be included in the annual plan of work, impact statements, and summary of accomplishments/achievements.

The division has built the capacity and expectation for employees to use digital communications and technologies in the modern-day workplace. This reflects our demonstrable commitment to using digital communications tools and changing technologies as a primary way to raise Oregonian's awareness of and engagement with our organization, programs and resources.

College of Agricultural Sciences faculty are committed to enhancing learner success by engaging them 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 broad and diverse audiences.

Active and effective communication with colleagues and key stakeholders is critical to the success of this position. This position requires traveling

About Klamath:

Klamath County is one of 36 counties in Oregon and is in south central Oregon. The faculty, staff, and trained volunteers of the OSU Extension Service in Klamath County work alongside local partners to provide educational workshops, activities, and services tailored to the unique industries, natural resources, and people in the Klamath County communities. To learn more about OSU Extension Klamath County, visit: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/klamath .

About the Extension Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (ASNR) Program:

The ASNR program aims to promote improvements in the economic, environmental and social well-being of Oregon residents. The ASNR program serves broad and diverse audiences in Oregon communities having specialized interests by delivering information through faculty who have a presence in 36 county offices , 11 branch agricultural experiment stations at 14 locations , and who represent 11 academic departments at Oregon State University. To learn more about our ASNR program, please visit: https://agsci.oregonstate.edu/main/agricultural-sciences-and-natural-resources-extension-program .

About the Division of Extension and Engagement (division):
The Division of Extension and Engagement (division) is core to Oregon State University's mission. The Division helps create real solutions and positive impact across Oregon and beyond. The division is aligned under the leadership of the Vice Provost for Extension and Engagement. To learn more about our division and its core units and initiatives, please visit: https://engagement.oregonstate.edu/ .

Oregon State University strives to ensure that all educational programs, services, activities, and materials we offer to the public are identified, developed, delivered, and evaluated in an accessible, inclusive, equitable, and socially just manner. OSU division's educational programs, services, activities, and materials are available to all people. OSU division prohibits discrimination in all its programs, services, activities, and materials. All employees are responsible for and expected to comply with Civil Rights obligations and actively work to expand access to all eligible populations.

Minimum Qualifications (Staff) / Guidelines (Faculty):

Requires Master's or terminal degree and experience in the academic discipline/unit.

Requirements :

• Degree requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Animal Sciences, Rangeland Science, Agronomy or related field.
  • Master of Science degree in Animal Sciences, Rangeland Science, Agronomy or another discipline that addresses the duties of the position. Degree must be completed by the start date.
• Strong background and experience in livestock, irrigated forage and/or rangeland systems.
• Demonstrated teaching skills that are appropriate for adult learners.
• Evidence of strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to communicate successfully with a broad and diverse audience.
• 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.
• General knowledge and ability to use computers, including proficiency with information technology, professional office software and collaborative work platforms.
• Ability to learn and adapt to using multiple forms of digital communication systems, including websites, email newsletters, social media, and other tools in a changing technological environment.
• Ability to work as a team member with other professionals.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to gather, interpret and communicate broad-based scientific information clearly and effectively with community and industry stakeholders.
• Must possess a basic working knowledge about how to conduct applied research in a field of study related to this position and its duties.
• A commitment to collaborative and respectful learning and working environments that are safe, inclusive, and welcoming.

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 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.

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 University Policy 05-030.

Type:

• Extension teaching and applied research activities will take place outdoors, on farms, research stations, and other settings, including inclement weather.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• The position requires travel/driving to provide educational programming and services throughout assigned county and in the Southern region, as necessary.

Additional Salary Information: $57,000 - $80,000