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The Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center (HAREC) invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position.

The Irrigated Crop Entomologist position is a full-time, 1.0 FTE tenure-track position at Oregon State University (OSU) with assignment at the Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center (HAREC) and an academic home in the Department of Crop and Soil Science (CSS). This position is funded at 0.75 FTE and the faculty member is expected to fund the other 0.25 FTE from grants and contracts. For the first three years, full funding would be provided by the college at 1.0 FTE. This position has assignment as an Irrigated Crop Entomology Extension Specialist with a statewide assignment. This position contributes to the missions of OSU Extension Service (OSUES) and the College of Agricultural Sciences (CAS) with principal responsibility for needs assessment, Extension program development, Extension teaching, and program evaluation.

This position includes an extension and research appointment with an expectation for scholarly outputs appropriate to the position responsibilities. The incumbent will lead the development, implementation, synthesis, and evaluation of extension and research programs in arthropod pest management to support sustainable irrigated farming systems. The incumbent is expected to work with stakeholder groups, local industry, and county extension agents to develop an applied research program and deliver research-based solutions. The incumbent will provide service to HAREC, CSS, CAS, and OSU and participate in activities that enhance their professional development.

The Irrigated Crop Entomologist will possess effective communication, facilitation, and technical skills needed to develop a relevant and responsive extension and research program that enhances farmers' abilities to manage arthropod pests in irrigated cropping systems of eastern Oregon. Irrigated crops in the region include those grown for food (i.e., vegetables, cereals, and legumes), forage (i.e., silage and animal feeds), and seed. The incumbent is expected to be a collaborative member of established research and Extension teams, but also possess the disciplinary expertise needed to conduct innovative applied research and interact with academic colleagues from across Oregon and in other states with similar cropping systems. Applied research topics should focus on developing strategies to efficiently manage arthropod pests in a variable and changing climate, minimize insecticide resistance development, and reduce economic and environmental costs associated with arthropod pest control. Applied research findings are expected to be published in peer-reviewed journals with extension of information to industry and stakeholder audiences through Extension publications, as appropriate. The incumbent is also expected to support and mentor graduate students based on availability of funding and serve on relevant graduate student committees.

The Irrigated Crop Entomologist will design, maintain and/or carry out programs to ensure that all people have equal employment and program participation opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or veteran's status.

CAS 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 audience.

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. In addition, faculty members will design, develop, 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.

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PhD in Entomology or related field.

Must have or be able to obtain an Oregon Department of Agriculture Pesticide Consultant License within six months of employment and maintain it throughout employment.

Strong general background and experience in crop production.

Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Demonstrated applied research and organizational skills.

Demonstrable ability to effectively explain research findings in writing and verbally to stakeholders, the general public, policymakers, academics, and students.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to work as a team member with other professionals.

General knowledge of computers, including proficiency with communication technology (e.g. e-mail, internet media).

Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

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 OSU Standard 576-055-0000 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.

Duties include fieldwork that can require long hours (sometimes including weekends) and occasionally working under extreme heat or extreme cold conditions in remote field locations with rugged and uneven terrain.

Extension and research activities may require travel overnight and on weekends.