Oregon State University
Location
Corvallis, OR | United States
Job description
Internal Job Number: P07780UF
Description:
Oregon State University invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Agricultural Water Management. The incumbent will be based at the Central Oregon Agricultural Research and Extension Center ( COAREC ) in Madras, OR, with an academic home in the Department of Biological and Ecological Engineering ( BEE ). The position will report to the COAREC Director with input from the BEE Department Head.
This position is part of the establishment of Oregon's Agricultural Water Management Technical Assistance Program (AgWater- TAP ), which includes two faculty hires supported by the State of Oregon to establish expertise in agricultural water management and guide a newly-established, statewide AgWater- TAP . The incumbent will collaborate with a team of current and newly hired scholars, Extension specialists, OSU Branch Experiment Station faculty, state agency partners, and stakeholders to conduct the fundamental and applied research needed to improve agricultural water management in the state of Oregon. Overarching objectives for the AgWater- TAP include improvements in agricultural water management practices, maximizing beneficial use of water resources, and mitigating environmental impacts of agricultural water use. This position will strengthen Oregon's agricultural competitiveness by developing innovative solutions to current water management problems related to both quality and quantity, and will provide Oregonians with information to support on-farm decision-making. The position contributes to the stated mission of Oregon State University's Agricultural Experiment Station, Extension Service, and the College of Agricultural Sciences.The incumbent will develop nationally recognized research programs to improve agricultural water management, sustaining or improving on-farm productivity while improving the management of water quantity and/or quality in agricultural systems. Expertise in integration of multiple, complementary data sources including but not limited to remote, proximal, and in-situ sensing of crop water demand and stress, irrigation system scheduling, point-based water quality and/or quantity observations, and stakeholder collaborations are of particular interest. The incumbent will be expected to establish and guide an AgWater- TAP advisory board in central and eastern Oregon, support partnerships with stakeholders, agencies, and other OSU faculty, and update or develop resources to inform agricultural water management in Oregon.
The incumbent will collaborate with other faculty and staff to assist in the deployment a network of meteorological stations in Oregon and integrate weather and other data into improved statewide forecasts and resources for water managers. The incumbent and their staff will work with the AgWater- TAP to advance evapotranspiration estimates and irrigation advice in support of on-farm decision-making at the statewide level, including collaboration on a statewide platform providing open-access approaches to estimate evapotranspiration, integrate and assess QA/QC of an emerging statewide network of agricultural meteorological station data, and/or develop a network of water quality and quantity sensors. Funds will be provided to design, implement, and study the effectiveness of demonstration projects with a network of stakeholders in the region, instrument field sites, and establish partnerships with collaborators across the state.
There is an expectation that, as part of their role in the college, the incumbents embody and advance the principles and practices conveyed in the CAS CARE Commitment document.
College of Agricultural Sciences faculty are committed to enhancing student success by engaging students 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.
Oregon State University is committed to maintaining and enhancing a collaborative and inclusive community that strives for equity and equal opportunity. All employees of the Department are responsible for helping to ensure that these goals are achieved. In addition, all faculty members will design, develop, maintain and/or carry out Department programs to ensure that all people have equal program participation opportunities. The incumbent will contribute to equity, inclusion, and diversity as part of educational delivery, advising, research, Extension, service, and/or scholarly outcomes. Outputs and impacts of efforts to promote equity, inclusion, and diversity should be included in promotion and tenure dossiers.
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, teaching, and/or Extension programs, demonstrable scholarship, and active professional development.
Minimum Qualifications (Staff) / Guidelines (Faculty):
Typically requires PhD or terminal degree (Masters for some Extension positions and MLS for Library positions), demonstrated ability to teach in a classroom Extension, or other setting, and develop a research program in the academic discipline/unit.
Requirements :
Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental/Ecological Engineering, or in a closely related field of engineering, agricultural science, or earth science with expertise in agricultural water management.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, and work with colleagues, stakeholders, the general public, policymakers, academics, and/or students.
Strong scientific writing and technical presentation skills.
Demonstrated record of publishing peer-reviewed documents commensurate with career level.
Commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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.
Type:
Travel for field research and presentations. Work may take place in varying field conditions and environments. Evening and/or weekend work may be required for conference travel and research work in the field and laboratory.
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.
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