College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Horticulture

Position Information

Department

Horticulture (AHT)

Position Title

Associate/Full Professor

Job Title

Associate/Full Professor

Appointment Type

Academic Teaching/Research Faculty

Job Location

Corvallis

Position Appointment Percent

100

Appointment Basis

9

Faculty Status

Regular

Tenure Status

Tenured

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 and experience.

Position Summary

The Department of Horticulture invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 9-month, tenured Associate or Full Professor position. This person will hold the Grover Family Endowed Chair in Sustainable Urban Landscapes, a 9-month tenured appointment, at 1.00 FTE with the expectation the incumbent will support two (2) months of Summer Academic Pay from the endowment, sponsored grants, gifts, and/or contracts.

This is a tenured position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor depending on qualifications of the successful applicant. This faculty member develops and implements an internationally recognized undergraduate teaching and applied research program in sustainable urban landscape design, installation, and maintenance. They will work in collaboration with faculty, government agencies, and industry representatives to research and identify environmentally and economically sustainable landscapes, plants, and maintenance practices for use in the urban environment. The research program will inform the undergraduate program, and vice versa. The incumbent will teach or contribute to 4 to 5 courses within the undergraduate option ‘Ecological Management of Turf, Landscape, and Urban Horticulture’. They will collaborate with colleagues at Oregon State University, and other professional colleagues, industry leaders, and practitioners in Oregon, the western region, and United States.

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. There is an expectation that, as part of the role in the college, this person embodies and advances the principles and practices conveyed in theCAS CARE Commitmentdocument.

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.

Summary of Benefits: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee

To calculate the Total Rewards Package use this link: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator

Position Duties

50% Teaching and Advising

Develop an undergraduate curriculum based on active learning and innovative teaching strategies that promotes student engagement with the landscape profession, associated industries, and other organizations in ways that expand OSU’s reach in Oregon and beyond.

Teach 4-5 undergraduate courses annually, where content supports the larger Horticulture curriculum and promotes sustainable urban landscapes. Teaching program content may focus on design, installation and maintenance of sustainable urban landscapes and other core courses within horticulture science. Courses should be developed for campus and Ecampus instruction to support both modalities where applicable.

Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students related to the landscape profession. Promote networking opportunities with industry professionals and help students make connections to advance their careers. This includes:

Serving as major professor for MS and or PhD graduate students.

Advising the OSU Undergraduate National Association of Landscape Professional Club (NALP). Prepare undergraduate students for and chaperone undergraduate students at the NALP National Collegiate Landscape Competition.

25% Applied Research and Outreach

Develop an exemplary applied research program supported by extramural funding. Work in collaboration with faculty, government agencies, and industry representatives to identify research priorities related to economic and environmentally sustainable landscape development and management practices, in the broadest sense. Some topics may include, but are not limited to, design and maintenance of stormwater remediation facilities; plant selection to reduce management inputs and promote ecosystem services; design, installation, and maintenance of pollinator plants and gardens; identifying low input turfgrass and turfgrass alternatives; alternatives to traditional fossil fuel power equipment (e.g., propane, battery, solar power, bio-diesel); and landscape water conservation design, technology, and management practices.

Research will complement current research by other colleagues in the Department of Horticulture, the USDA-ARS Horticultural Crops Research Laboratory, and USDA-ARS National Clonal Germplasm Repository at Corvallis.

Work closely with industry representatives and faculty associated with our ‘Ecological Management of Turf, Landscape, and Urban Horticulture’ theme to take a holistic and systems approach to sustainable landscapes.

Supervise employees that are part of the Sustainable Urban Landscapes lab group and team, including planning and assigning work, approving work, responding to grievances, hiring/firing or effectively recommending such actions, disciplining, and signing and administering performance appraisals.

Extend research information to appropriate external audiences, particularly industry stakeholders.

Driving will be required to travel to research sites off campus.

20% Scholarship

Communicate and validate scholarship applicable to sustainable urban landscapes through peer-refereed and reviewed publications, books, electronic media, and presentations at scientific meetings and conferences.

Integrate, apply, and/or discover new knowledge or technologies concerning sustainable urban landscape management, and document adoption of novel technologies, designs, and practices.

5% Service

Participate actively in the department’s undergraduate curriculum committee.

Participate in departmental faculty meetings, committees, working groups, and other appropriate activities.

Serve on college, university, and public committees and advisory boards as requested and appropriate.

Independent travel is essential in performing some of the duties above.

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

Participate in relevant local and national industry associations and committees.

Minimum/Required Qualifications

Ph.D. degree in Horticulture or closely related field at the time of appointment.

Expertise in sustainable urban landscape design, installation, and/or maintenance.

Commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Demonstrable commitment to excellence in teaching.

Strong record of sustained extramural funding and publication in aspects of landscape design, installation, and/or maintenance.

Successful record of working with industry in terms of partnerships, collaborations, sponsored programs, or in other ways.

Proven oral and written communication skills.

Candidate should meet the OSU teaching, advising, research and service criteria for appointment at the desired rank, Associate Professor or Full Professor (see the OSU Faculty Handbook for details).

For individuals seeking the rank of Full Professor: Candidate should meet the OSU teaching, research, and service criteria for appointment at the desired rank (see the OSU Faculty Handbook for details). OSU will consider previous years of experience at other, similar institutions towards timelines for rank or tenure promotions.

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.

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

Record of/commitment to working with underrepresented/underserved students or other audiences.

Demonstrable commitment to mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

Life experience, education, or training that broadens capacity to equalize student success or impact to historically underserved audiences.

Demonstrated ability to provide inspiration and leadership in research, outreach, engagement, and teaching.

Demonstrated ability to assemble and lead multidisciplinary teams.

Experience advising an undergraduate student club in a field related to Horticulture or Agriculture.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Travel is required.

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

P06583UF

Number of Vacancies

1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date

06/01/2023

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date

03/14/2023

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date

04/16/2023

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 Research

4) Statement of Teaching

5) Diversity Statement that articulates how you have demonstrated a commitment to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion during your career.

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: Gail Langellotto at gail.langellotto@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 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. 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.