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When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A resume/CV; and 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
3) Statement of Advising Philosophy (Upload as other document 1) 4) After reviewing the OSU mission statement at https://leadership.
oregonstate.
edu/trustees/oregon-state-university-mission-statement and the emphasis on diversity, please state how your background and experience has prepared you to be effective in an environment that values diversity.
(Attach as Diversity Statement) For additional information please contact: Joseph Spatafora joseph.
spatafora@oregonstate.
edu 1-541-737-8134 Letters of Reference will be requested on finalists only.
When applying, you will be asked to provide the email address and telephone number for 3 referees who will be sent a secure quicklink that will allow them to upload the requested letters of reference on your behalf.
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.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring.
We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system.
This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities.
If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.
).
Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate.
Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details.
If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.
relations@oregonstate.
edu.
Position Details Position Information Department Ag Botany / Plant Path (ABP) Position Title Consultant-Acad Advisor/Couns Job Title Advisor Appointment Type Professional Faculty Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Yes Job Summary The Department of Botany and Plant Pathology is seeking an Advisor.
This is a full-time (1.
00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.
The Department of Botany and Plant Pathology (BPP) mission is to advance society’s understanding of plants and plant-associated organisms through teaching, research, and extension.
This person will advise students in our on-campus and Ecampus undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Botany; teach one course per year in the botany program; and provide departmental service consistent with the position.
Oregon State University is committed to maintaining and enhancing its collaborative and inclusive community that strives for equity and equal opportunity.
All faculty members are responsible for helping to ensure that these goals are achieved.
Positions with primary responsibility for extension and outreach are likewise committed to learner success through programming appropriate for diverse audience.
Faculty members are expected to demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Why OSU? Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers.
We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on.
We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard.
We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS: • Top 1.
4% university in the world • More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined • 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.
S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties • 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone • 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates • 35k+ students including more than 2.
3k international students and 10k students of color • 217k+ alumni worldwide • For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.
edu/about Locations: Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns.
Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country.
Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package: Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including: • Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life.
OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities 80% Advising: Advise Botany on-campus and Ecampus students in person and through email, zoom and other appropriate remote technologies.
Communicate frequently with students to ensure that they are aware of Botany and OSU degree requirements, and departmental and university resources.
Assist students with scheduling of classes to promote progress towards degree.
Certify degree completion of requirements for graduation.
10% Teaching: Develop and deliver undergraduate Botany courses as assigned by the Department Head, up to one for-credit course per year.
10% Service: University service includes serving on departmental, interdepartmental, program, college, and university committees.
Professional service includes, but is not limited to, reviewing manuscripts for journals and other scientific publications and proposals for funding agencies, and involvement in professional organizations.
What You Will Need B.
S.
degree in Counseling, Education, Psychology, Botany, Plant Sciences, or related field of Life Sciences.
Demonstrable commitment to 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 seq.
Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
What We Would Like You to Have M.
S.
or Ph.
D.
degree in Counseling, Education, Psychology, Botany, Plant Sciences, or related field of Life Sciences.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule Working conditions include office environment and engaging with students in person and via email, zoom and other computer/remote environments.
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 skills, education and experience Link to Position Description https://jobs.
oregonstate.
edu/position_descriptions/151100 Posting Detail Information Posting Number P07840UF Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 05/01/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 03/01/2024 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 03/31/2024 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants Special Instructions to Applicants When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A resume/CV; and 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
3) Statement of Advising Philosophy (Upload as other document 1) 4) After reviewing the OSU mission statement at https://leadership.
oregonstate.
edu/trustees/oregon-state-university-mission-statement and the emphasis on diversity, please state how your background and experience has prepared you to be effective in an environment that values diversity.
(Attach as Diversity Statement) For additional information please contact: Joseph Spatafora joseph.
spatafora@oregonstate.
edu 1-541-737-8134 Letters of Reference will be requested on finalists only.
When applying, you will be asked to provide the email address and telephone number for 3 referees who will be sent a secure quicklink that will allow them to upload the requested letters of reference on your behalf.
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.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring.
We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system.
This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities.
If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.
).
Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate.
Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details.
If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.
relations@oregonstate.
edu.
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