Deadline: Mon, 04/22/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: OSU College of Forestry and OSU Forestry & Natural Resources Extension Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Oregon Location Detail: Statewide Oregon Job Description: The Oregon State University Extension Service and College of Forestry are recruiting a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, Assistant Professor of Practice Extension Specialist in Urban Forestry. Forests in urban areas provide valuable ecosystem services. The expansion of urban areas coupled with growing recognition of the importance of forests, trees, and green infrastructure in these regions makes more critical than ever urban foresters who can help plan and maintain sustainable and resilient forests and greenspaces. As such, we seek an individual who can provide Extension and online instruction in areas such as urban forestry principles, arboriculture, tree health, climate-resilient landscaping, climate change mitigation through urban vegetation, greenspace development, and wildland-urban interface issues. The specialist will be part of the Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society (FES) in the College of Forestry (COF), and also part of the Forestry and Natural Resources Extension team (FNR) that provides non-credit learning experiences on forestry and natural resource issues to a wide range of audiences. Educational audiences and partners may include professional natural resource managers, individuals living in urban areas or the wildland-urban interface, collaborative conservation groups and watershed councils, Tribes, policy-makers, economic development officials, and educators. The incumbent may also engage a broad spectrum of youth indirectly through teacher professional development or directly through youth events such as outdoor schools and camps. Expectations are 45% Extension programming, 30% teaching and advising, 15% applied research and scholarly outcomes, and 10% service and professional development. 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. This individual will design, develop, and 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. For information on how to apply, visit https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/151426 Application deadline: April 8, 2024 (full consideration), April 22, 2024 (final closing). OSU is an AA/EOE fair chance employer. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: - Master’s degree in Forestry, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Urban Forestry, or a closely related discipline at time of hire. - Professional experience in urban forestry or arboriculture. - International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist credential at time of hire. - Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of types of learners in diverse settings such as classrooms and online for-credit education opportunities, or non-credit learning opportunities such as presentations, workshops, field trips, demonstrations, and continuing professional development. - Demonstrable commitment to promote and enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion, including the ability to work with diverse faculty, students, industry clientele, and stakeholders. - Potential to conduct or support scholarly or applied research. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. Miscellaneous: OSU is recruiting for 2 Assistant Professor positions in Urban Forestry; one technical Extension Specialist; one Outreach & Engagement Specialist. Please see the OSU Jobs page (https://jobs.oregonstate.edu) to view both postings and application instructions. Priority consideration deadline: April 8, 2024 Final closing: April 22, 2024 Salary: Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and experience. Benefits: 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 OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU. How to Apply: To view the position description and apply, visit https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/151426
