EMT Department Head

Position DetailsPosition Information Department Enviro / Molecular Toxic (ATX) Position Title Administrator 1-Dept Head Job Title EMT Department Head Appointment Type Professional Faculty Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option?Job Summary The Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology is seeking a Department Head. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. The Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology at Oregon State University is seeking an exceptional candidate to provide progressive, innovative administrative leadership as Department Head.The primary mission of the Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology (EMT) is to increase understanding of the mechanisms and consequences of chemical uses through quality education, research, outreach, and service. The faculty leads diverse research programs collectively to understand the occurrence, fate, and effects of chemicals and agents on human health and the environment. The department offers Ph.D. and M.Sc. degrees and an undergraduate minor in Toxicology. The department provides specialized training in Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, as well as Molecular and Cellular Toxicology. The collegial character of our faculty is demonstrated by extensive collaborative research and teaching.This position of Department Head is a full-time, 12-month appointment, with reappointment at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences. The successful candidate will be appointed with indefinite tenure, 9-month, 1.0 FTE in the Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology.Design, develop, maintain, and/or carry out programs to ensure that all people have equal employment opportunities and equal program participation opportunities regardless of their race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, and disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran status. Oregon State University's commitment to student success includes hiring, retaining, and developing diverse faculty to mentor and educate our undergraduate and graduate students from entry through graduation. Our Strategic Plan articulates the strategies critical to advancing and equalizing learner success. The College of Agricultural Sciences is likewise committed to the success of all learners accessed through its extension and outreach programs. As part of your role in the college, there is an expectation that you embody and advance the principles and practices conveyed in the CAS CARE Commitment document.The College of Agricultural Sciences is Oregon's principal source of knowledge relating to agricultural and food systems and a major source of knowledge regarding environmental quality, natural resources, life sciences, and rural economies and communities worldwide. The college's inherent strengths and aspirational opportunities are identified through four strategic advantages at the crossroads of conservation and production (https://agsci.oregonstate.edu/home/about/our-strategic-advantage). The college's areas of excellence are in coastal food systems and conservation, food innovation for health, markets and access, agricultural competitiveness and resilience and working and natural landscapes. With over 3,000 students, 280 professorial faculty, 13 academic departments, and 13 academic programs, CAS's collaborative and innovative research, education and outreach programs have national or international prominence. We work to ensure all have equitable access to succeed, work to dismantle systems of oppression, embed equity in everything we do and work to create a climate of trust, understanding and inclusion,https://agsci.oregonstate.edu/sites/agscid7/files/main/for-faculty/care.pdfOregon State is an international public university with the most research funding of any of the public universities in Oregon. Oregon State is in a select group of only 28 universities in the United States and territories to earn the community engagement classification in 2020. It also holds a "very high research activity" classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. We draw people from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. We are 1 of 3 lands, sea, space, and sun grant universities in the U.S. We have two 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.Any hiring with indefinite tenure will be subject to a successful out-of-cycle tenure review process: https://facultyaffairs.oregonstate.edu/out-cycle-tenure-review-procedure.Why OSU? Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.FACTS:• Top 1.4% university in the world•More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined•1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates•35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color•217k+ alumni worldwide• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/aboutLocations: Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.Total Rewards Package: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 and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.Key Responsibilities 50% AdministrationLead and coordinate the department's research, extension, outreach, and teaching activities.Oversee daily operations of the department, including ongoing cooperative opportunities and issues.Secure competitive grants: The department's research programs rely on extramural funding, and managing state funds to help independent investigators is a high priority.Recruit and retain high-quality faculty, communicate expectations and goals, and provide criterion-based performance evaluations. Encourage, support, and create opportunities for faculty and staff development, study abroad, and sabbaticals. Develop effective mentoring relationships and programs to optimize faculty promotion and tenure success. Nominate faculty and staff for department, college, university, or national recognition. Build and promote a work environment that respects and values wide-ranging opinions.Provide active leadership in advancing the department's diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.Participate in funding partnerships for major equipment purchases and facility improvements.Facilitate research collaborations with scientists both within and outside the department.Build relationships with the public and policymakers who seek the department's science-based information for making critical decisions that impact human health and environmental quality.Where appropriate, work with other department heads and program, center, station, and Extension regional directors to support critical programs and maintain adequate resources to ensure success.Be responsible for maintaining the organizational structure for courses that support university programs, particularly those within the department.Identify synergies between research, extension, and teaching that benefit Oregon. The department's teaching program focuses on graduate education and offers undergraduates didactic and research opportunities.Work proactively with the faculty to develop and periodically update a strategic plan outlining program priorities to enhance departmental programs, guide faculty hiring recommendations, curriculum changes, and acquiring and upgrading facilities.Manage departmental budget, making sound investments that advance departmental programs in alignment with the departmental and OSU strategic plans and the college's strategic advantages, while exhibiting sound stewardship and fiscal responsibility.Participate as a member of the College of Agricultural Sciences administrative team. Contribute to long-range planning, foster inter-unit cooperation, and support college-wide programs. Work collaboratively with the heads of other units to help ensure cross-college planning, coordination, joint programs, and other activities that advance the department's mission.30% Research and ScholarshipCarry out an independent research program funded externally.Sustain high scholarly productivity with peer-reviewed publications, presentations at professional conferences, and strong grantsmanship.Professional development. Participate in professional scientific meetings, workshops, direct research programs, and other training.Maintain professional and administrative scientific collaborations with other scientists within and outside the University, including state, federal, and international agencies.Advise and mentor students (undergraduate and graduate).10% DevelopmentWork collaboratively with development officers and the College of Agricultural Sciences dean to develop private gifts that provide new department facilities, endowed professorships, or support of department personnel and operations.10% ServiceDevelop and maintain cooperative relationships with professional organizations and agencies interested in Environmental and Molecular Toxicology-related fields.Serve on state, regional, and national advisory committees as appropriate to position responsibilities.Serve on the College of Agricultural Sciences and other University committees as appropriate and as requested by the Department, College, Division of Extension and Engagement, and the University. What You Will Need Ph.D. or terminal degree in a related fieldRecord of teaching, mentoring, research, outreach, and/or Extension and other professional accomplishments that will support tenure at the rank of Professor. This includes a national/international record of scholarly achievement in research, and/or Extension, instructional and/or service activities within the Toxicology, Environmental Health Sciences, Environmental Chemistry, Ecotoxicology, Exposure Science or related disciplines https://facultyaffairs.oregonstate.edu/faculty-handbook/promotion-and-tenure-guidelines#criteriaBroad appreciation of the disciplines that comprise the EMT Department.Active externally funded research program and/or record of securing programmatic support for instruction, research, service, and/or outreach.Leadership experience and demonstrated success as an interdisciplinary team player who actively seeks collaboration and promotes the success of the teams and people with whom they collaborate.Life experience, education, or training that broadens capacity to equalize student success or impact under-served audiences.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Demonstrated capacity to manage and resolve conflicts with various faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders in public agencies and private organizations, growers, volunteers, and the public.Willingness to travel frequently within Oregon.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.What We Would Like You to Have Demonstrated success in donor development and stewardship.Demonstrated successful and visionary leadership in strategically planning and managing a large and complex organization or research program.Demonstrated competence in and dedication to recruitment, retention, and success of faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds.Knowledge of academic, research, or extension programs of the OSU Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology.Superior leadership qualities and administrative ability, preferably in the university environment, and a record of engagement in departmental programs and committees.Working Conditions / Work Schedule Travel and overnight stays may be required for meetings, collaborative efforts with Experiment Station personnel, and/or fundraising efforts with stakeholders.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 skills, education and experience Link to Position Description https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/79821Posting Detail Information Posting Number P08468UF Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 12/01/2024 Anticipated Appointment End DatePosting Date 09/11/2024 Full Consideration Date 10/10/2024 Closing Date 11/07/2024 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants Special Instructions to Applicants To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 10, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:1) A resume/CV; and2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.3) Statement of Research4) Please specify how you fulfill each required qualification and those of the preferred qualifications that would apply to you? (Attach as Other Document 1)5) Please describe your vision for the EMT department, including ideas for elevating EMT visibility and enhancing and promoting diversity, and describe how your past research and leadership experience prepare you for this role. (Attach as Other Document 2)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:Lisbeth GoddikLisbeth.goddik@oregonstate.eduOSU 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.OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.