Instructor Pool - 2024/2025: Ag Education and Ag Sciences

Oregon State University

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Department General Agriculture (AED) Position Title Instructor Job Title Instructor Pool - 2024/2025: Ag Education and Ag Sciences Appointment Type Academic Faculty Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Dependent: Hours Worked/Duration Remote or Hybrid option? Job Summary

The Department of Agricultural Education and Agricultural Sciences 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 2024-2025 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 Department Head.

The department expects instructors to foster critical thinking, advance student knowledge and skills through teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses, specifically in the fields of Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Communications, Agricultural Education, and/or Leadership.

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.
  • Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

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

100%- Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Communications, Agricultural Education, and/or Leadership.

What You Will Need

Master’s Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Education, Leadership, Communication, or related discipline appropriate to the field of teaching/instructional task.

Relevant teaching experience at the high school, college or university level.

Demonstrated success and commitment to effective teaching and service.

Demonstrable commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including the ability to work with diverse faculty, students, industry clientele, and stakeholders.

Some courses require advanced technical expertise in certain areas such as Agricultural Systems Management courses. May require certification in a technical area depending on course taught.

What We Would Like You to Have

Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of types of learners in diverse settings such as online education, continuing professional development, etc.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule 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 education and experience. Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/107265

Posting Number P08035UF Number of Vacancies Varies Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/16/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/15/2025 Posting Date 05/06/2024 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 06/15/2025 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; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you to teach at the university level in this discipline; identify which discipline(s) you are qualified to teach.

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:

Elizabeth Thomas

elizabeth.thomas@oregonstate.edu

Applications will be considered throughout the 2024-2025 academic year, as needed.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

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