The Department of Crop & Soil Science 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.

This position has a scholarly outcome expectation as outlined in the OSU Faculty Handbook and the Academic Affairs document “Scholarship defined for Professors of Practice”.

The faculty member contributes to the missions of Oregon State University Extension Service (OSUES), the College of Agricultural Sciences (CAS) with principal responsibility for needs assessment, Extension program development, educational program delivery and instruction, applied research, and evaluation for adult audiences in the area of organic pasture and forage production.

Oregon State University is committed to practicing and delivery of tools for state-of-the-science interaction and engagement of partners and stakeholders. This faculty member is required to use modern learning tools, employ and practice engaged scholarship, promote integration of programs across disciplines that are demand-driven and use open source tools that continually align with innovation and shifts in educational program delivery.

Active and effective communication with staff and key stakeholders is critical to the success of this position and access to wireless services is necessary.

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 and the OSU Extension Service are committed to maintaining and enhancing a collaborative and inclusive community that strives for equity and equal opportunity. All employees of OSU Extension Service are responsible for helping to ensure that this commitment is achieved. This commitment includes s, but it is not limited to, complying with Civil Rights and Language Access regulations. In addition, all faculty members will design, develop, maintain and/or carry out Extension programs to ensure that all people have equal program participation opportunities.

80% – Oregon Organic Extension Program
This position is based in western Oregon has regional geographic (60%) and statewide (20%) duties. The position is part of the Organic Extension Program led by Center for Small Farms & Community Food Systems. The Center, in its catalyst role, will link the position to other programs and colleges at OSU as well as statewide and community-based non-profit organizations working with sustainable agriculture and community food systems. In addition, because of the integrated nature of organic farming, this position will have direct and indirect collaborations with faculty in Crop & Soil Science, Animal and Rangeland Science, Horticulture, Food Science and Technology, the Entomology Program, Botany and Plant Pathology, and other departments and programs that will support the emerging needs of this position.

10% – Scholarly Outcomes
Scholarly and creative work is 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.

5% – Organizational Accountability
Utilize technology successfully as a tool to increase the impact of program delivery on constituents including participating with Ask-an-Expert.

5% – Service
Serve as an effective team member with the Small Farms Program, the Center for Small Farms & Community Food Systems, and the Extension Agriculture Program.