Position Details
Position Information
| Department | Ext Forestry OFF Campus (FOR) |
|---|---|
| Position Title | Assistant Professor (Practice) |
| Job Title | Assistant Professor (Practice) |
| Appointment Type | Academic Teaching/Research Faculty |
| Job Location | Klamath Falls |
| Position Appointment Percent | 100 |
| Appointment Basis | 12 |
| Faculty Status | Regular |
| Tenure Status | Fixed-Term |
| Pay Method | Salary |
| Pay Period | 1st through the last day of the month |
| Pay Date | Last working day of the month |
| Recommended Full-Time Salary Range | Salary is commensurate with education, training and experience. |
| Position Summary | The Forestry & Natural Resources Extension Program invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term, Assistant Professor of Practice position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head.Oregon State University (OSU) Forestry & Natural Resources Extension Program is recruiting an energetic, creative, and collaborative individual committed to sustaining natural resources and strengthening communities and economies by serving as an Extension forester. This is a full-time, county-based Extension and fixed-term professorial position (professor of practice), covering Klamath and Lake Counties in Oregon.This Extension forester will be part of the Forestry and Natural Resources (FNR) Extension team that provides non-formal education on forestry and natural resource issues to a wide range of audiences. “Non-formal” refers to off-campus, non-credit learning opportunities such as workshops, field trips, property tours, and demonstrations, as well as indoor presentations, narrative communications such as blog posts and other social media, videos, and articles. Educational audiences and partners may include adults who are private woodland owners, homeowners in the wildland-urban interface, professional natural resource managers such as foresters and forest workers, collaborative conservation groups and watershed councils, tribes, policymakers, economic development officials, and teachers. Extension foresters also commonly engage a broad spectrum of youth through teacher professional development or directly through outdoor schools, camps, and other youth events. Educational topics could include sustaining forest health, wildlife habitats, and forest productivity through subjects such as forest ecology, silviculture, wildfire preparedness, reforestation, forest restoration, water resources, climate change, bioenergy, and collaborative conservation and recreation.The Extension forester will address clientele’s needs using their own skills and knowledge along with those of local partners and the collective resources of the FNR team, including the new Extension Fire Program. They will work independently, and also collaboratively with FNR colleagues to address both local and statewide needs. They will use modern learning tools including online and hybrid classes, to help Extension build a culture of engaged scholarship where we seek active partnerships between the university and community and promote integration of programs across disciplines. We rely on active and effective communication with colleagues, staff, partner organizations, and stakeholders. The position will require travel.This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term FNR Extension Forester position, with service to Klamath and Lake Counties. This position will be based in Klamath Falls. You will have the academic rank of Assistant Professor of Practice and will have an academic home either in the Department of Forest Engineering, Resources, and Management or the Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society within the College of Forestry at OSU. The academic home must be designated within one year of the start date. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Southern Regional Director and the Forestry & Natural Resources Extension Program Leader.About the division:The Division of Extension and Engagement (Division) is core to Oregon State University’s mission. The Division helps create real solutions and positive impact across Oregon and beyond. The Division is aligned under the leadership of the Vice Provost for Extension and Engagement. To learn more about our Division and its core units and initiatives, please visit our Division website: https://engagement.oregonstate.edu/.OSU Extension programs, partnerships and volunteer opportunities are focused on:Healthy communities and economiesResilient and productive forestry and natural ecosystemsSustainable agriculture, food systems, and gardeningThriving youth, individuals and familiesCommitment to inclusive excellence:Oregon State University is committed to creating and maintaining compassionate and inclusive learning and working environments for all learners, visitors and employees. We envision collaborative community environments that enhance civility and embrace diversity. All employees are responsible for achieving this commitment. This commitment includes, but is not limited to, complying with Civil Rights and Language Access regulations. In addition, this individual will design, develop, maintain and/or carry out Extension programs to ensure that educational programs and outreach activities serve diverse populations, including those that have been historically marginalized/excluded from participation.OSU Division of Extension and Engagement’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusionhttps://extension.oregonstate.edu/about/diversity-equity-inclusionOSU Moving Forward Togetherhttps://leadership.oregonstate.edu/president/moving-forward-together Summary of Benefits: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee To calculate our Total Rewards Package use this link: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator |
| Position Duties | This faculty member embeds the commitment of the university to a collaborative and inclusive community in all interactions and duties performed. This individual ensures that educational programs and outreach activities serve diverse populations, including those that have been historically marginalized/excluded from participation.80% – Extension ProgrammingAssess needs of target audiences and use results to focus program development efforts.Design, deliver, and evaluate non-credit educational programs and events, such as classes, workshops, short courses, seminars, field tours, webinars, web-based instructional modules, etc. on forest and natural resource related subjects important to clientele in the service area.Develop educational materials such as Extension bulletins, magazine and newsletter articles, websites, blogs, videos, and other social or mass media content.Engage with a diverse array of conservation groups and collaborative partnerships in the service area, including Klamath-Lake Forest Health Partnership (KLFHP), Soil & Water Conservation Districts, Watershed Councils, and agency partners.Engage youth through teacher professional development or directly through outdoor schools, camps, and other youth events.Recruit, train, and support appropriate volunteer cadres (example: Master Woodland Manager, Oregon Master Naturalist Program). Adopt and utilize the Forestry & Natural Resources (FNR) core curriculum such as Tree School, Master Woodland Manager, Mentored Management Planning, Backyard Woodlands, and Ties to the Land.Assist with the development of programs and service to the Oregon Small Woodlands Association, its local chapters, and other landowner organizations.Develop marketing strategies and utilize appropriate tools (digital and print assets, video, press releases, social media) to reach intended audience segments.Develop applied demonstration areas to use in educational programs.Contribute to the maintenance of the existing core curriculum and development of additional modules to the core curriculum, in cooperation with other FNR Extension colleagues.Provide expertise to other service areas around the state, and in turn, work with other FNR Extension colleagues to bring specialized knowledge into the service area. Collaborate closely with FNR Extension colleagues in adjacent counties.Participate in professional development opportunities that are appropriate for the current assignment and specialty.Supervise student employees, volunteers, and/or program assistants on either a permanent or intermittent basis.Travel is required to provide these Extension educational programming and services throughout Klamath and Lake counties.10% – Applied Research and Scholarly OutcomesAssigned duties for this position are expected to result in scholarly outcomes.Scholarly work encompasses intellectual work whose significance is validated by peers and that is communicated. Emphasis in scholarship should be placed on outcomes that recognize activities as a professional practitioner in community settings as defined by the incumbent’s position description.This may include outcomes of applied research related to forestry and natural resources to inform forestry practices in the region or to assess impacts of forestry and natural resources practices in collaboration with colleagues at OSU, state and federal agencies, tribes, private landowners, and other partners.Appropriate types of scholarship for this position include, but are not limited to:Authorship of Extension publications, local or regional “practice” publications, book chapters, other educational materials and electronic information delivery media if it is either peer reviewed before dissemination or if there is evidence of its adoption and use by peers.Publications in peer-reviewed journals which might cover description and evaluation of novel community-based professional practice or research application, program development and innovation, outcomes of innovative programs and/or services, definitive professional practice reviews, or case reports among others.Invited presentations, poster and podium presentations, and published abstracts and/or proceedings at state, regional and national levels, provided that evidence of peer validation is provided.Documented impact due to local or regional adoption of improved practices developed through research activities.Secured competitive grants and contracts appropriate for the scope and focus of the faculty member’s position.For more information on the scholarly outcome expectations for this position, please refer to the “Guidelines for Professor of Practice Appointments and Promotion” contained in the OSU Faculty Handbook.Best practice is to ensure an inclusive scholarship:Including diverse perspectives on the research team, particularly among co-principal investigators.Emphasizing diversity to address broadening participation in grant proposals.Writing articles and books that address issues of diversity/social justice.Presenting conference papers on issues of diversity/social justice.Increasing the diversity of students who serve as research assistants.5% – Program Development and ManagementDevelop an annual plan of work addressing educational needs as well as evaluate the quality and impact of educational programs provided to audiences as appropriate.Pursue engagement opportunities that may include, but are not limited to the creation of internal and external partnerships; identification of community and educational needs; etc.Organize and maintain program advisory and management committees or networks to identify program needs, make recommendations, assist in program implementation, and evaluate program effectiveness.Provide community and statewide opinion leaders and decision makers the context and understanding of how your program work relates to overall Extension programming output.Use multiple methods of electronic communication and social media (i.e., websites, publications, video conferencing and other online methods) to collaborate internally and externally as appropriate.Utilize technology as a tool to increase the impact of program delivery, including participating with Ask Extension.Provide educational content to the KnowYourForest.org website in collaboration with the Partnership for Forestry Education. Keep content current and answer questions routed through the website.Implement fee-based programming and cost-recovery practices, develop partnerships, and solicit external funding to support and enhance educational programs. Actively contribute to Extension’s efforts to achieve financial stability in assigned counties.Participate in leadership training opportunities that builds expertise around equity, inclusion, and diversity.Contribute to equity, inclusion, and diversity as part of teaching, 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 dossiers.5% – ServiceEstablish and maintain professional relationships with appropriate organizations, societies, and public agencies.Participate in professional activities and serve on professional association, county, university, department, college, and Extension committees as appropriate.Participate fully as a member of the FNR Extension Team and attend meetings, take on assignments, and otherwise contribute to the functioning of the Program.Promote Extension programs locally, statewide, and nationally.Work as a team with other Extension faculty and staff in planning, implementing, evaluating, and marketing programs on a county and regional/state basis.Respond to the needs of constituents and the public concerning forest products/forestry issues and questions.Practice a welcoming and respectful workplace environment. |
| Minimum/Required Qualifications | Master’s degree with at least one degree (Master’s or Bachelor’s) in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field (e.g., watershed management, entomology, wildlife). Master’s degree must be completed by the start date.Demonstrated experience in applied forestry or woodland management.Demonstrable commitment to promote and enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion.Demonstrated experience teaching and facilitating learning and discussion in non-formal (non-credit) or formal (for credit) settings.Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to manage competing time demands.Ability to work as a member of a team with other professionals and volunteers.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. 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. |
| Preferred (Special) Qualifications | Experience working with individuals from historically marginalized populations.Experience working in collaborative settings with multiple organizations or agencies to achieve common goals.Experience working with private land owners.Ability to learn and use multiple forms of electronic communication, including websites, collaborative work platforms, and social media.Ability to accommodate multiple perspectives and learning needs in educational design and delivery.Ability to engage Spanish-speaking audiences with bi-lingual/bi-literate abilities and/or bicultural experience.Ability to secure external funding in support of program activities (such as educational or research programs).Ability to provide leadership to teams and individuals that could include volunteers, supervisees, and students. |
| Working Conditions / Work Schedule | Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends, possibly with limited overnight travel.Ability to work outside in inclement weather and in uneven or rough terrain, according to program needs.Travel is required to provide educational programming and services throughout Klamath and Lake counties. |
| This position requires a clear and unambiguous commitment to compliance of all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations for Division I (FBS) universities. | No |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | P06446UF |
|---|---|
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Anticipated Appointment Begin Date | 06/01/2023 |
| Anticipated Appointment End Date | |
| Posting Date | 02/01/2023 |
| Full Consideration Date | 03/15/2023 |
| Closing Date | 03/31/2023 |
| Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search | Competitive / External – open to ALL qualified applicants |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 03/15/2023. 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) Curriculum vitae. Finalists will be required to give an open presentation which may include the distribution of their redacted curriculum vitae and a short biography.2) Cover letter that addresses each required qualification.3) Diversity statement: What does it mean for you to have a commitment to diversity? How have you demonstrated that commitment? How would you see yourself demonstrating it in this position?The anticipated starting salary will be $58,008-$63,000.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: Max Bennett, max.bennett@oregonstate.edu OSU is committed to the health of our local and global community. All employees and students are required to comply with the university’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program. Please visit https://covid.oregonstate.edu/ for additional information about OSU’s plans for safety and success, as well as options for compliance with the vaccination program.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.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. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the criminal history check requirement.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 et seq. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the motor vehicle check requirement. |
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Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Diversity Statement
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- Verification of Veteran Status ONLY (do not upload any other documentation to this field)
