Oregon State University
Location
Corvallis, OR | United States
Job description
Internal Job Number: P07734UF Description: The Department of Animal & Rangeland Sciences invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, fixed-term Instructor position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head. Appointment at the Instructor rank is anticipated; however, higher rank may be considered depending upon the qualifications of the successful candidate. The mission of the Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences is to serve current and future communities through education, research, and outreach by providing science-based animal and rangeland information. Our vision is ecologically, socially, and economically resilient communities and healthy landscapes in synergy with humans, animals, and rangelands for current and future generations. This position provides instruction in courses related to meat science and technology. This position will also develop and provide food safety trainings, including HACCP , create new courses related small and very small meat processor plant needs, create new educational content for the Niche Meat Processors Assistance Network ( NMPAN ), as well as provide direct consultation with new and established meat processors in Oregon and surrounding states. The person in this position will also provide support in carcass, meat, and, meat related research, and meats processing. College of Agricultural Sciences faculty are committed to enhancing student success by engaging students in quality academics, research, internships, global studies, and other experiential learning opportunities. There is an expectation that, as part of their role in the college, the incumbent will embody and advance the principles and practices conveyed in the CAS CARE Commitment document. Oregon State University's commitment to student success includes hiring, retaining, and developing diverse faculty to mentor and educate our undergraduate and graduate students from entry through graduation. Our Strategic Plan articulates the strategies we believe are critical to advancing and equalizing learner success. The College of Agricultural Sciences is likewise committed to the success of all learners accessed through its extension and outreach programs. Minimum Qualifications (Staff) / Guidelines (Faculty): Typically requires Master's degree in discipline appropriate to the field of teaching/instructional tasks. Requirements : Master of Science degree in Animal Science, Food Science, or a closely related field. Demonstrable knowledge and experience in meat science, processing, and food safety. Experience in teaching and outreach. Experience in planning and implementing research projects. Demonstrated ability to function as part of a team. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through writing and speaking. Commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Must have demonstrable experience in this area. 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. 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 OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. Type: Non-standard hours and travel as necessary to accommodate outreach programming. Approximately 10% of the time will be travel. Hot and cold temperatures in the working environment. May be exposed to high noise levels. Works with biological agents and other chemicals. Additional Salary Information: Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience About Oregon State University Oregon State is a leading research university located in one of the safest, smartest, greenest small cities in the nation. Situated 90 miles south of Portland, and an hour from the Cascades or the Pacific Coast, Corvallis is the perfect home base for exploring Oregon?s natural wonders.Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose ? making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality.Founded in 1868, Oregon State is the state?s Land Grant university and is one of only two universities in the U.S. to have Sea Grant, Space Grant and Sun Grant designations. Oregon State is also the only university in Oregon to hold both the Carnegie Foundation's top designation for research institutions and its prestigious Community Engagement classification.As Oregon?s leading public research university, with $261.7 million in external funding in the 2011 fiscal year, Oregon State?s impact reaches across the state and beyond. With 12 colleges, 15 Agricultural Experiment Stations, 35 county Extension offic ... es, the Hatfield Marine Sciences Center in Newport and OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon State has a presence in every one of Oregon?s 36 counties, with a statewide economic footprint of $2.06 billion.Oregon State welcomes a diverse student body of over 26,000 students from across Oregon, all 50 states and more than 100 countries. They can choose from more than 200 undergraduate and more than 80 graduate degree programs, including over 30 degrees online offered through Oregon State Ecampus. Oregon State increasingly attracts high-achieving students, with nationally recognized programs in areas such as conservation biology, agricultural sciences, nuclear engineering, forestry, fisheries and wildlife management, community health, pharmacy and zoology.Oregon State also ranks high in sustainability, fourth among universities nationwide for using renewable energy and first in the Pac-12 Conference. And our students literally help power the university: 22 exercise machines at Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose ? making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality. For more information visit 400-acre main campus in Corvallis includes a Historic District, making Oregon State one of only a handful of U.S. university campuses listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The district includes such icons as Weatherford Hall, the Memorial Union and Benton Hall, the oldest building on the oldest building on campus.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. Show more Show less Connections working at Oregon State University
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