Assistant Professor of Practice, Animal and Rangeland Sciences

The OSU Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Extension program seeks applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term Assistant Professor of Practice position in the Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Supervision Team (Eastern Regional Director, Department Head, and Program Leader).

The Assistant Professor of Practice position is stationed with a main office in Baker City, Oregon and will serve Baker and Union Counties. Office space would also be provided in Union County.  Its academic home is the Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences in the College of Agricultural Sciences at Oregon State University. Active contributions to scholarship are required (see the scholarship duties section, below, for details).

As a land grant institution committed to teaching, research and outreach and engagement, Oregon State University (OSU) promotes 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 development, delivery, and evaluation, and for conducting applied research needed to support Extension activities.

This faculty position is responsible for the Rangeland/Forage/Livestock Extension program in Baker and Union Counties. This faculty member will provide leadership in teaching, communication, and programming for rangeland, livestock, forage and natural resources using research-based information. This faculty member will provide Extension and applied research programming for Livestock and Natural Resources in Baker and Union counties, as well as participate in statewide and regional activities, as appropriate.

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, when applicable, to use modern learning tools including online and hybrid classes, 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 extension program delivery.

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

College of Agricultural Sciences faculty are committed to enhancing student success by engaging students (K-16) 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.

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence:

Oregon State University is committed to creating and maintaining compassionate and inclusive learning and working environments for all learners, visitors and employees. We envision collaborative community environments that enhance civility and embrace diversity. All employees are responsible for achieving this commitment. This commitment includes, but is not limited to, complying with Civil Rights and Language Access regulations. In addition, faculty members will design, develop, maintain and/or carry out Extension programs to ensure that educational programs and outreach activities serve diverse populations, including those that have been historically marginalized/excluded from participation.

OSU Extension Service https://extension.oregonstate.edu/about/diversity-equity-inclusion 

OSU Moving Forward Together https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/president/moving-forward-together   

To review posting and apply, please visit https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/108780. Posting #P04884UF. Closing date: 11/12/2021. OSU is an AA/EOE/Vets/Disabled.