Assistant Professor - Aquaculture

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Assistant Professor - Aquaculture

Oregon State University

Department: COMES - Newport Exp Sta (ASF)

Appointment Type: Academic Faculty

Job Location: Newport

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience

Job Summary:

The Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, tenure track Assistant Professor position.

This position is expected to provide expertise in aquaculture, and to contribute to the research and outreach missions of the Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station. The incumbent will develop and maintain an externally funded program conducting original and independent research, training and outreach in aquaculture, with emphasis on shellfish and seaweeds. The incumbent will have an academic home in an appropriate department in the College of Agricultural Sciences (CAS ), such as the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences (FWCS ), the Department of Microbiology, or the Department of Food Sustainability and Technology. The academic home serves as the source of review for tenure and promotion, teaching assignments and curriculum development, and student advising and support.

As a member of the Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station (COMES ), the incumbent will be expected to work closely with coastal communities and federal, state, and private organizations in support of the COMES mission “to understand, utilize, and sustain marine resources and coastal ecosystems in order to benefit the citizens of Oregon, the Pacific Northwest, the Nation, and the World.” The incumbent will join a diverse, welcoming, and vibrant group of faculty, staff, and students who strive to create a sense of place and belonging. The incumbent will be expected to contribute to OSU’s goals of Inclusive Excellence through actions such as enhancement of learning opportunities for underserved students and communities, working with diverse stakeholders and colleagues, and embracing holistic admissions and review processes.

All Oregon State University faculty in the professorial ranks have a responsibility to engage in scholarship and creative activity. Scholarship is intellectual work in research, teaching, or extension that is shared with peers in journals, in formal peer-reviewed presentations at professional meetings, or in comparable peer-evaluated forums.

The College of Agricultural Sciences is committed to enhancing student success by engaging students in quality academics, 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 incumbent’s role in the college, they embody and advance the principles and practices conveyed in the CAS CARE Commitment document.

This position carries the general and specific responsibilities of a faculty member described in the Faculty Handbook and the promotion and tenure guidelines of Oregon State University. These include effective research and extension programs, demonstrable scholarship and creative activity, service contributions, and active professional development.

This faculty member will design, maintain and/or carry out programs to ensure that all people have equal employment opportunities and equal program participation opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or veteran’s status.

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 https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee 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 https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

Research and Scholarly Activities (50%)
40% Scholarship and Creative Activities

• Develop an externally funded program conducting original and independent research and training, focusing on key issues in West Coast aquaculture and the marine environment, with an emphasis on shellfish and seaweed.
• Participate in multidisciplinary collaborative opportunities with faculty members from CAS , FWCS , the Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station in Newport and Astoria, and other OSU Colleges and Departments, as well as with industry stakeholders and faculty and staff from external universities and agencies.
• Serve as an investigator on a USDA -NIFA (www.nifa.usda.gov/) Hatch collaborative or Hatch multistate project.
• Develop and present research scholarship to peer audiences and policy-makers.
• Mentor graduate students or undergraduate researchers who contribute to the incumbent’s research accomplishments, including serving as major professor for graduate students.
• Maintain an externally funded research program that adheres to OSU’s requirements for compliance and safety.
• Conduct research that leads to scholarly outcomes, including refereed journal articles, oral and poster presentations, or proceedings of professional meetings.
• Play a strong supporting role for the new Pacific Shellfish Research Unit (PSRU ) within USDA .

10% Research Program Management

• Provide leadership and decision-making in research directions and planning and obtain external financial support for research programs.
• Develop and oversee research program budgets, competently administer budgetary and financial matters, plan and manage project resources, lab space, and equipment.
• Recruit, supervise, and mentor graduate students, faculty research assistants, or research associates undertaking research projects. Serve as a committee member on graduate student committees.
• Ensure students and other laboratory workers are in compliance with laboratory safety, chemical hazard training, and adhere to safety requirements for handling and storing laboratory materials.

Teaching and Advising (25%)

• Teach courses annually in an appropriate department, amounting to 3-6 credit hours in total. These may include graduate or undergraduate courses, on-campus or E-campus courses and experiential “hands-on” courses or
workshops.
• Contribute to teaching of graduate or undergraduate level courses, seminars, workshops, guest lectures, and/or
discussion groups at HMSC .
• Advise and mentor undergraduates or serve on committees of graduate students for which the incumbent is not
serving as major professor.

Outreach (15%)

• Research will be engaging stakeholder groups including private fishery organizations, private aquaculture organizations, state and federal agencies, non-profit organizations, and coastal communities.
• The outreach program is expected to lead to scholarly outcomes including, but not limited to:

• Discovery, creativity, integration, research, and applications communicated through regional, statewide, national, or international peer-reviewed or peer-refereed publications, as appropriate.
• Development and communication of innovative educational materials and effective teaching methods that meet clientele needs, with materials, methods and outcomes.

Service (10%)

• The incumbent is expected to serve the Unit, Department, College, and University in ways that are relevant to their assigned duties, such as membership on standing committees, searches, etc. They are also expected to serve their profession (examples include, but are not limited to, refereeing for professional journals and granting agencies, being an associate editor for a journal within their discipline, and serving as an advisory member for state resource agency committees).
• Diversity and Inclusion: The incumbent will demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusion enhancement through professional development, training, integrating concepts of diversity and inclusion into courses, participating in diversity committees, and working with diverse stakeholder groups.

What You Will Need

Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in marine or aquatic science, including but not limited to aquaculture, biology or related discipline.
Demonstrated ability to conduct and publish impactful research on various aquaculture topics.
Demonstrated excellence in oral communication, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated commitment to working professionally and inclusively with people from all backgrounds.
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.

What We Would Like You to Have

Post-doctoral or post-graduate professional experience in aquaculture or related discipline.
Demonstrated ability or significant potential for mentoring undergraduate students, graduate students, and post-doctoral scholars in aquaculture.
Ability to accommodate frequent travel within Oregon, as well as nationally and internationally.
Record of work with underrepresented/underserved students or other audiences.
Experience working with stakeholders in the aquaculture industry.
Life experience, education, or training that broadens capacity to ensure student success and impact underserved audiences.
A demonstrated appreciation for the mission of a Land Grant institution.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Office and lab environment. Working with lab equipment, chemicals, and other items/products controlled by state or federal laws. Travel to meetings and conferences as needed.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 15, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice 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 for this position.

3) A statement of Teaching

4) A statement of Research

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: Jessica Miller
jessica.miller@oregonstate.edu
541-867-0381

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.

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

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks website including the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/5505866

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Requirements

Post-doctoral or post-graduate professional experience in aquaculture or related discipline.
Demonstrated ability or significant potential for mentoring undergraduate students, graduate students, and post-doctoral scholars in aquaculture.
Ability to accommodate frequent travel within Oregon, as well as nationally and internationally.
Record of work with underrepresented/underserved students or other audiences.
Experience working with stakeholders in the aquaculture industry.
Life experience, education, or training that broadens capacity to ensure student success and impact underserved audiences.
A demonstrated appreciation for the mission of a Land Grant institution.

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