Assistant Professor - Aquaculture

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.

Key Responsibilities

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. 

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.