Oregon State University
Location
Corvallis, OR | United States
Job description
Internal Job Number: P07671UF
Description:
The Department of Wood Science and Engineering invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 9-month, fixed-term Assistant Professor (Teaching) position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head as appropriate.
The Assistant Professor (Teaching) in Wood Science & Engineering is a full-time, 9-month, fixed-term position with responsibility for design and delivery of instruction, for research and scholarship in their discipline, and for institutional & professional service. This Assistant Professor (Teaching) has expertise in the artistry and aesthetics of wood art, wood design, wood sculpture, and wood manufacturing processes.The Assistant Professor (Teaching) contributes to the interdisciplinary nature of the College of Forestry, specifically wood artistry and wood design, toward a more sustainable future. They develop and maintain a program of distinguished research and innovative scholarship in the field of wood design and wood art. They identify emerging trends and industry/community needs, contribute to interdisciplinary research initiatives, and develop & deliver quality undergraduate and graduate instruction aligned with evolving demand. They are instrumental in embracing sustainable design/creation practices, including those informed by circular economy principles.
The incumbent will participate in departmental, college, and university level affairs and governance. Service in support of industry, academic organizations, and other professional groups and associations is required.
Minimum Qualifications (Staff) / Guidelines (Faculty):
Requires a PhD
Requirements :
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.
Type:
Travel to meet with community members or interested parties, or for field trips, may be required.
Additional Salary Information: $65,000 - $85,000
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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