Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Position Information Department Horticulture (AHT) Position Title Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Job Title Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Appointment Type Academic Faculty Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Job Summary The Department of Horticulture invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 9-month, tenure-track/tenured Assistant, Associate or Full Professor position.

The incumbent will hold the Grover Family Endowed Professor in Sustainable Urban Landscapes, a 9-month appointment, at 1.00 FTE with the expectation the successful candidate will support two (2) months of summer academic pay from the endowment, sponsored grants, gifts, and/or contracts.

This position will be a tenure-track or tenured position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor. Upon appointment to the faculty, rank will be determined commensurate with qualifications. Applicants at the rank of Assistant Professor are preferred, but applicants at all ranks will be considered.
The Grover Family Endowed Professor in Sustainable Urban Landscapes contributes to the instruction and research missions of the department. The position will develop and implement an internationally recognized undergraduate teaching and applied research program in sustainable urban landscape design, installation, and maintenance. The incumbent will work in collaboration with faculty, government agencies, and industry representatives to research and identify environmentally and economically sustainable landscapes, plants, and maintenance practices for use in the urban environment. The incumbent will teach or contribute to 4 to 5 courses within the undergraduate option ‘Ecological Management of Turf, Landscape, and Urban Horticulture’. They will collaborate with colleagues at Oregon State University and other professional colleagues, industry leaders, and practitioners in Oregon, the western region, and the United States.

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 diverse audiences. There is an expectation that, as part of the role in the college, this person embodies and advances the principles and practices conveyed in the document.

Hiring at the rank of Associate or Full Professor/Professor with indefinite tenure will be subject to a successful out-of-cycle tenure review process: Why OSU? Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job

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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 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 to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU. Key Responsibilities 50% Teaching and Advising Develop an undergraduate curriculum based on active learning and innovative teaching strategies that promotes student engagement with the landscape profession, associated industries, and other organizations in ways that expand OSU’s reach in Oregon and beyond.

Teach 4-5 undergraduate courses annually, where content supports the larger Horticulture curriculum and promotes sustainable urban landscapes. Teaching program content may focus on design, installation and maintenance of sustainable urban landscapes, and other core courses within horticulture science. Courses should be developed for campus and Ecampus instruction to support both modalities where applicable. The faculty member’s pedagogy will align with principles and practices identified in the and will be evaluated in part based on their ability to accomplish equitable learning outcomes.

Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students related to the landscape profession. Promote networking opportunities with industry professionals and help students make connections to advance their careers. This includes:

Serving as major professor for MS and/or PhD graduate students.

Advising the OSU Undergraduate National Association of Landscape Professional Club (NALP). Prepare undergraduate students for and chaperone undergraduate students at the NALP National Collegiate Landscape Competition. This preparation and training of students may be incorporated into for-credit course offering(s).

Advise the student Horticulture Club

25% Applied Research and Outreach Develop an exemplary applied research program supported by extramural funding. Work in collaboration with faculty, government agencies, and industry representatives to identify research priorities related to economic and environmentally sustainable landscape development and management practices, in the broadest sense. Some topics may include, but are not limited to, design and maintenance of stormwater remediation facilities; plant selection to reduce management inputs and promote ecosystem services; design, installation, and maintenance of pollinator plants and gardens; identifying low input turfgrass and turfgrass alternatives; alternatives to traditional fossil fuel power equipment (e.g., propane, battery, solar power, bio-diesel); and landscape water conservation design, technology, and management practices.

Research will complement current research by other colleagues in the Department of Horticulture, the USDA-ARS Horticultural Crops Research Laboratory, and USDA-ARS National Clonal Germplasm Repository at Corvallis.

Work closely with industry representatives and faculty associated with our ‘Ecological Management of Turf, Landscape, and Urban Horticulture’ theme to take a holistic and systems approach to sustainable landscapes.

Supervise employees that are part of the Sustainable Urban Landscapes lab group, including planning and assigning work, approving work, responding to grievances, hiring/firing or effectively recommending such actions, disciplining, and signing and administering performance appraisals.

Extend research information to appropriate external audiences, particularly industry stakeholders.

Driving will be required to travel to research sites off campus.

20% Scholarship Communicate and validate scholarship applicable to sustainable urban landscapes through peer-refereed and reviewed publications, books, electronic media, and presentations at scientific meetings and conferences.

Integrate, apply, and/or discover new knowledge or technologies concerning sustainable urban landscape management, and document adoption of novel technologies, designs, and practices.

5% Service Participate actively in the department’s undergraduate curriculum committee.

Participate in departmental faculty meetings, committees, working groups, and other appropriate activities.

Serve on college, university, and public committees and advisory boards as requested and appropriate.

Independent travel is essential in performing some of the duties above.

Active and effective communication with staff and key stakeholders is critical to the success of this position and access to wireless services is necessary.

Participate in relevant local and national industry associations and committees. What You Will Need Ph.D. degree in Horticulture or closely related field at the time of appointment.
Expertise in sustainable urban landscape design, installation, and/or maintenance.
Record of/commitment to working with underrepresented/underserved students or other audiences.
Demonstrable commitment to mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
Life experience, education, or training that broadens capacity to equalize student success or impact to historically underserved audiences.
Successful record of working with industry in terms of partnerships, collaborations, sponsored programs, or in other ways.
Proven oral and written communication skills.
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.

For Assistant Professor rank: Evidence of a high potential for teaching excellence. Evidence could include completion of a college teaching certificate program. Evidence of a high potential for obtaining sustained extramural funding and publication in various aspects of landscape design, installation, and/or maintenance. For Associate or Full Professor rank: Demonstrable commitment to and success in teaching excellence. Strong record for sustained extramural funding and publication in aspects of landscape design, installation, and/or maintenance.
For candidates seeking to be hired at a rank other than Assistant Professor, they should meet the OSU teaching, advising, research and service criteria for appointment at the desired rank (see the OSU for details). OSU will consider previous years of experience at other, similar institutions towards timelines for rank or tenure promotions. What We Would Like You to Have Experience advising an undergraduate student club in a field related to Horticulture or Agriculture.
At the Assistant Professor rank: Provide indicators of the high potential for inspiration and leadership in research, outreach, engagement, and teaching. Indicate the high potential to assemble and lead multidisciplinary teams.
At the Associate or Full Professor rank: Demonstrated ability to provide inspiration and leadership in research, outreach, engagement, and teaching. Demonstrated ability to assemble and lead multidisciplinary teams. Working Conditions / Work Schedule Travel is required. 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

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