Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Doherty Professorship in Ocean and Climate Science)
Oregon State University
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Posted: 28-Mar-24
Location: Corvallis, Oregon
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 152041
Internal Job Number: P07917UF
Description:
The College of Earth, Ocean, Atmospheric Sciences invites applications for a part-time (.75FTE), 12-month, tenure track (annual), Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (Doherty Professorship in Ocean and Climate Science) position.
Appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is anticipated; however, higher rank may be considered depending upon the qualifications of the successful candidate. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Dean.
The incumbent will maintain a vigorous, externally funded research program in Ocean and Climate Science; they may be, for example, an ocean scientist who studies climate, or a climate scientist who studies the ocean. Potential areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, Ocean and Climate Science research that pushes boundaries in methodologies that leverage recent advances in GPU or hybrid GPU/CPU computing (e.g., emerging approaches in high-resolution and/or multi-scale modeling, analysis of big data with advanced analytics, development of prediction systems powered by AI); engaged or use-inspired ocean and climate research (e.g., solutions-oriented climate impacts research); and ocean and climate research that fosters principles of inclusivity (e.g., focus on the global south, climate impacts on underrepresented populations). The position may have primary affiliation in any of the CEOAS discipline groups (https://ceoas.oregonstate.edu/research).
The incumbent will demonstrate capabilities and/or high potential for research and teaching excellence that will inspire the next generation of Ocean and Climate Science students and early career researchers. This includes 1) creatively contributing to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, 2) building an international reputation in research in Ocean and Climate Science and a strong externally funded research program, and 3) contributing to on-going college- and university-wide efforts to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion.
For academic-track positions, it is CEOAS policy to hire faculty on a 12- month, 0.75 FTE appointment (equivalent to the traditional 9-month, 1.0 FTE appointment) where additional salary can be supported by external grants up to 1.0 FTE. Consideration for indefinite tenure is coincident with evaluation for promotion to Associate Professor. Any hiring at the rank of Associate Professor/Professor with indefinite tenure will be subject to a successful out-of-cycle tenure review process: https://facultyaffairs.oregonstate.edu/out-cycle-tenure-review-procedure.
OSU and CEOAS are committed to maintaining and enhancing a collaborative and inclusive community that strives for equity, and equal opportunity. CEOAS faculty are expected to demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion, including efforts promoting equitable outcomes among learners of diverse and underrepresented identity groups
(https://diversity.oregonstate.edu/strategic-plan; https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/president/initiatives/moving-forward-together). Faculty are also expected to contribute efforts to improve access to experiential learning opportunities. OSU and CEOAS strive to build and sustain a welcoming, collegial and inclusive campus environment.
CEOAS has approximately 100 faculty, 150 graduate students, and over 1000 undergraduate students. Graduate programs include M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences; Geology; and Geography, and an M.S. degree in Marine Resource Management. The college offers undergraduate degrees in Geology, Oceanography, Climate Science Geography and Geospatial Sciences, and Environmental Sciences as well as several minors and certificate programs.
OSU has just launched its new strategic plan – Prosperity Widely Shared. Central to this strategic plan is to significantly expand its research enterprise and broaden its 'distinction in collaborative, team-based and solutions-oriented work.' Important components of OSU's strategic plan and its capabilities are cutting-edge research, innovation, and facilities. For example, OSU is currently constructing the Jen-Hsun and Lori Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex (HCIC), a state-of-the-art, team-based transdisciplinary research and teaching center. As part of the HCIC, OSU will also soon take ownership of a $25M NVIDIA super-computer, which will be a university-wide resource for computational research.
OSU is in Corvallis, OR with approximately 35,000 students enrolled. OSU is situated on a beautiful 400-acre campus. Corvallis is a community of 60,000 people in the Willamette Valley about 90 miles from Portland and 45 miles from Newport and OSU's coastal campus. Corvallis is an idyllic college town and has been rated one of America's most livable small cities for its classic structures, tree-lined streets, and Willamette River frontage. Corvallis has been recognized as one of the best college towns, one of the top ten places to live, having the highest Peace Corps volunteers per capita, the most green buildings per capita, and was ranked #1 in patents per capita. Corvallis sits in the middle of Oregon's finest recreational and scenic areas; ocean beaches, lakes, rivers, forests, high desert, and the rugged Cascade and Coast Mountain ranges are all within a short driving distance.
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. or equivalent in a field relevant to Ocean and Climate Science by the start of employment.
A commitment to educational equity in a multicultural setting, to advancing the participation of diverse groups and to supporting diverse perspectives.
Potential for or record of high-quality, independent scientific research in Ocean and Climate Science commensurate with career stage.
Potential for or record of teaching excellence and commitment to student success that benefits the graduate and undergraduate programs of the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, commensurate with career stage.
Potential for or record of mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in Ocean and Climate Science commensurate with career stage.
Potential to establish or record of an externally funded research program of high impact and longevity in Ocean and Climate Science.
Proficiency in oral and written English.
For the ranks of Associate Professor or Full Professor, applicants must also show evidence of effectiveness and distinction in teaching, scholarship, and service commensurate with career stage.
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:
This position may require the ability to work in laboratory environments, field environments, and at sea on research vessels for day trips or extended periods, dependent on research needs. Field environments and at-sea work may require working in rough terrain, inclement weather, and/or strenuous environments and conditions.
The ability to lift/carry/ push/pull objects weighing 25 pounds is required.
Travel is required as needed to advance research programs.
Additional Salary Information: Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.
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 visithttp://www.ohsu.edu/xd/about/index.cfm.The 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.