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Posted: 01-Mar-25
Location: Corvallis, Oregon
Internal Number: 165160
Internal Job Number: P08873UF
Description:
The Department of Integrative Biology (https://ib.oregonstate.edu/) at Oregon State University invites applications for a Department Head with an accompanying appointment as a tenured Professor. The incumbent will hold two appointments, a 0.75 FTE professional faculty position, and a 0.25 FTE tenured Professor position, reflecting job duties in both the administrative and academic arenas during the academic year. In addition, the leadership responsibilities of the Department Head position continue during the summer months, which is accounted for through a separate summer appointment.
Any hiring at the rank of 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.
The Department of Integrative Biology (IB) is administered by the College of Science (COS). The primary mission of IB is to provide undergraduate and graduate education and conduct basic and applied research. The nationally ranked department combines exceptional research and teaching to address critical global problems. IB faculty have expertise in marine, aquatic, and terrestrial ecology, evolution, organismal biology, disease ecology, and conservation biology, and take innovative and quantitative approaches that span molecules to ecosystems. IB seeks a colleague and Department Head with high potential for engaging in both self-initiated and collaborative research across fields. In addition to the faculty's activities in research and service, the department has teaching responsibilities in nearly every undergraduate major at OSU, and an important role to play in enhancing student success.
Any hiring at the rank of 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.
The Department of Integrative Biology (IB) is administered by the College of Science (COS). The primary mission of IB is to provide undergraduate and graduate education and conduct basic and applied research. The nationally ranked department combines exceptional research and teaching to address critical global problems. IB faculty have expertise in marine, aquatic, and terrestrial ecology, evolution, organismal biology, disease ecology, and conservation biology, and take innovative and quantitative approaches that span molecules to ecosystems. IB seeks a colleague and Department Head with high potential for engaging in both self-initiated and collaborative research across fields. In addition to the faculty's activities in research and service, the department has teaching responsibilities in nearly every undergraduate major at OSU, and an important role to play in enhancing student success.
The department has 26 tenured or tenure-track faculty members, 2 Professors of Practice, 1 senior research faculty, 12 Professors of Teaching, 4 instructors, 5 faculty research assistants, 11 research associates/post-docs, 12 professional faculty advisors, 2 professional faculty and 5 classified staff.
The department offers PhD and MS degrees in Integrative Biology, a BS degree in Biology and Zoology, and a fully online BS degree in Zoology. These degrees include all areas of biology ranging from molecular to ecosystem levels. The department typically has 60 graduate students. Approximately 1,900 undergraduate majors engage in many aspects of biology and zoology through a varied and customizable curriculum and intensive field, laboratory, and pre-professional experiences. The department is committed to providing equitable access to quality learning and career development at all levels. It is an integral part of the School of Life Sciences, which also includes the Departments of Biochemistry & Biophysics and Microbiology.
The Department Head is responsible for the management and leadership of the department's research, teaching, service, and outreach functions. The Department Head is expected to provide effective academic leadership, strategic vision, and to remain active in research and teaching. An Associate Head assists with the management of the teaching mission and undergraduate programs. The Department Head will integrate, advocate and advance equity & inclusive excellence within all aspects of their work. They will continuously refine the department's mission, vision and values to align with the mission and vision of COS and Oregon State University.
The Department Head reports to and serves at the pleasure of the College of Science Dean. The Department Head is an integral part of the College Leadership Team (CLT), working closely with the Dean to advance the mission of the College, develop strategy, and participate in decisions impacting the department's finances and budget.
The Department Head reports to and serves at the pleasure of the College of Science Dean. The Department Head is an integral part of the College Leadership Team (CLT), working closely with the Dean to advance the mission of the College, develop strategy, and participate in decisions impacting the department's finances and budget.
The Department Head will collaborate with the Integrative Biology faculty and staff in leading the development and implementation of the strategic plan of the department and in connecting strategy to resources and budget to ensure the fiscal health of the department. The Department Head will provide leadership for faculty in the development of policies and programs to improve student recruitment and success and address opportunity gaps for Pell-eligible, First-Generation students, Students of Color, and students from other underrepresented communities in STEM. Specific duties are to oversee budgetary, hiring, and salary decisions, communicate the vision and mission of the department, to the College and University, set policy for the department, authorize proposal submissions for department mission, oversee completion of regular reporting required by the College and University, enhance diversity, foster collaborations across departments and colleges; engage community stakeholders (e.g., alumni) as appropriate, and help with fundraising for the department, College, and University. The Department Head proactively fosters a cohesive and collaborative environment with IB faculty and supports staff and students. For additional information, see the Department of Integrative Biology webpage at https://Integrative Biology.oregonstate.edu.
The College of Science provides a core instructional role at OSU, supporting the ideals of learning, discovery, and engagement that are the foundation of a land-grant university. The College of Science has seven departments across the mathematical, physical and biological sciences: Biochemistry and Biophysics, Chemistry, Integrative Biology, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics and Statistics. The College supports more than 3,600 undergraduate students and 500 graduate students (including dual majors) within nine undergraduate, eight M.S. and seven Ph.D. degree programs. The College's Strategic Plan 2022-2027 (https://science.oregonstate.edu/strategic-plan-2022) aligns with the University's strategic plan (https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/strategic-plan), supporting our mission to develop the next generation of leaders, mentors, educators, and culture shapers to advance scientific discovery and science literacy for addressing local, regional, and global challenges to provide solutions that improve the human condition. To support society's scientific challenges, we are invested in discovery driven science and applied and transdisciplinary research. Our diverse research portfolio includes federally funded research centers and core facilities, and scientific expertise in signature areas of: BioHealth and biomedical sciences, Genomics and bioinformatics, Sustainable materials research, Climate, marine and coastal sciences, Quantitative, computational and data sciences, and Science education research.
Our College seeks faculty leaders committed to undergraduate and graduate student success who have evidence of the following: educating and mentoring a diverse group of learners; leadership experience in student success initiatives including those designed to improve outcomes for Students of Color, First Generation students, students from low-income backgrounds and other underrepresented communities in STEM; and supporting faculty & staff from underrepresented communities in STEM. We envision a diverse community of science leaders driven to collaborate, innovate and discover. Through scientific discovery and solutions, accessible and equitable education, and improved science literacy, we work to improve life for the people of Oregon and beyond. The College also partners with industry and public agencies to address some of the most compelling challenges of today and tomorrow. OSU supports world-class research centers, including the Linus Pauling Institute, the Pacific Northwest Center for Translational Environmental Health Research, and the Center for Quantitative Life Sciences.
The College of Science is deeply committed to upholding the values of anti-racism, diversity, justice and equity — cornerstones of institutional and scientific excellence. Through our rich collection of people, ideas and perspectives, we engage in a healthy, constructive dialogue to learn, inform our research, and make discoveries. We work to ensure all have equitable access to succeed in science, work to dismantle systems of oppression, embed equity in everything we do and create a climate of trust, understanding and inclusion, see https://science.oregonstate.edu/diversity-plan.
Oregon State University is an international public university with the most research funding of any of the public universities in Oregon. We draw people from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. We are 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S. We have 3 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, extension programs in all 36 counties, and nearly 200 degree programs. For the ninth consecutive year, Oregon State University has been recognized for the excellent quality of its online degree programs with a top 10 national ranking from U. S. News & World Reports.
OSU has an institution-wide commitment to diversity, inclusive excellence and community (https://diversity.oregonstate.edu/strategic-plan). We actively engage in recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented communities. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus environment. OSU provides leadership opportunities for people interested in promoting and enhancing diversity, nurturing creativity and building community. All employees are responsible for helping to maintain and enhance OSU's collaborative and inclusive community that strives for equity and equal opportunity. All faculty are also expected to be collegial members of their units, and to perform appropriate service that contributes to the effectiveness of their departments, colleges, and the University, and of their professions.
Minimum Qualifications (Staff) / Guidelines (Faculty):
Typically requires Ph.D. or terminal degree in related field. Tenure/tenure-track faculty member.
Requirements :
- PhD in Biology or related field.
- Tenured faculty at the Full Professor rank, or eligible for tenure at this rank in the College of Science at Oregon State University by the start date for this position.
- Demonstrated leadership in a biological field with a strong record of research within and across biological disciplines (based on publications, citations, research, grant funding, etc.), as well as a demonstrated ability in innovative education, teaching and learning, and outreach and service to the profession.
- Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work and interact with diverse individuals at all levels of the university.
- Ability to develop and articulate a strategic vision effectively and transparently to all constituencies and independently make strategic decisions.
- Ability to effectively supervise employees with diverse position descriptions, backgrounds, and areas of expertise.
- Demonstrated commitment to student success initiatives including those designed to improve outcomes for Students of Color, First Generation students, students from low-income backgrounds and/or other underrepresented communities in STEM.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion including, a commitment to educational equity and to advancing the participation of diverse groups in science, and commitment to proactively fostering a cohesive and collaborative environment with diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated excellence in scholarly research in a biological field as evidenced by high quality peer-reviewed publications in top tier Biology or related journals, citations, external grant funding, national and international awards among others.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching in Biology and a commitment to student success that benefits the graduate and undergraduate programs of the Department of Integrative Biology in the College of Science.
- Demonstrated ability in mentoring and advising undergraduate and graduate students.
- Demonstrated ability to provide service to the profession.
- Tolerance for diverse ideas including those different from one's own and a commitment to free and objective inquiry based on a culture of evidence and critique.
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.
Additional Salary Information: Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.
About Oregon State University
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 off...ices, 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 visit http://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.
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