Assistant Professor (Practice): Agronomy at Oregon State University in Hermiston

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Important Notifications: Application Deadline: When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline. Current Employees: Do not apply via the OSU Career site. Instead, please login to your regular Workday account and visit the Jobs Hub to apply. Department: Hermiston Agricultural Research & Extension Center - 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. Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience. For additional information please contact: Gordon Jones gordon.jones@oregonstate.edu 541-447-6228 Job Summary: The Hermiston Agricultural Research & Extension Center invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term Assistant Professor (Practice) position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head. This position is located at the Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center (HAREC)( https://agsci.oregonstate.edu/harec ) in Hermiston, Oregon, with an academic home in the Department of Crop and Soil Science. Appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is anticipated; however, appointment at a promoted rank may be considered depending upon the qualifications of the successful candidate. The faculty member will lead an Extension and applied research program in field crop agronomy, with expertise in soil health, plant nutrition, and irrigation management, complementing the station's existing strengths in potato breeding and pest management. The program will focus on soil, nutrient, and irrigation management for the region's high-value crops, including potato, onions, mint, alfalfa, wheat, corn, and grass seed. The faculty member will also work with industry partners and regulatory agencies to develop environmentally sustainable and economically viable strategies for managing reused water and by-products from agricultural processing facilities. They are expected to collaborate with HAREC colleagues, regional Extension faculty, and OSU researchers statewide to address crop production challenges across the Columbia Basin, and to actively pursue external funding to support research and Extension programming. Key Responsibilities: Extension teaching and related assignments Applied research Scholarly outcomes Service Qualifications: Required Qualifications: PhD in agronomy, soil science, or a closely related field. Demonstrated excellence in extension teaching and other informal education delivery methods. Demonstrated knowledge in soil, nutrient and/or irrigation management. Demonstrated applied research skills in crop production, including skills to independently conduct and manage all field operations related to an active field research program Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate successfully with broad and diverse audiences. Possess or be able to obtain an Oregon Department of Agriculture Pesticide Consultant License within six months of employment and maintain it throughout employment. Evidence of a commitment to collaborative and respectful learning and working environments that are safe, inclusive, and welcoming. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and cooperate effectively within a team. Demonstrated ability to serve constituents from different backgrounds and with different life experiences, particularly members of minoritized communities. 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. Thi