Instructor​/Sr Instructor I & Educational Program Coordinator - Entomology

The Department of Horticulture is seeking a combination position of an Instructor/Senior Instructor I and an Educational Program Coordinator. The incumbent will hold two appointments, a 0.60

FTE fixed‑term 12‑month Instructor position, with reappointment at the discretion of the Department Head, and a 0.40

FTE Educational Program Coordinator, a 12‑month professional faculty position, reflecting duties in both academic and administrative areas.

College of Agricultural Sciences (CAS) faculty are committed to enhancing student success by engaging students in quality academic instruction, research, internships, global studies, and other experiential learning opportunities. There is an expectation that, as part of your role in the college, you embody and advance the principles and practices conveyed in the CASCARECommitment document.

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 we believe are 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.

The Instructor position will provide instruction of in‑person and online courses material within the Department of Horticulture, Entomology Minor, and Graduate programs. This position will contribute to the teaching and development of new courses and to the revision of materials for existing courses for upper and lower division levels. Courses should align with the Department’s and the College’s strategic plans and prepare students for diverse job opportunities.

The position will foster student critical thinking and advance students’ knowledge and skills in Entomology with a focus on Agricultural Entomology; other areas are welcome. This will be achieved by designing, maintaining, and delivering educational programs to ensure a strong intellectual foundation for students.

The purpose of the Educational Program Coordinator position is to assist in educational, research and outreach activities in Entomology to further develop and/or restructure the Entomology Minor degree option and develop a certificate program.

The position will also be responsible for coordinating internship opportunities and for strategically developing and assisting with recruitment activities to increase undergraduate enrollment in the program.

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.

• MS in Entomology or closely related field (e.g., Zoology, Biology, etc.)
• Demonstrable teaching skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Demonstrate ability to focus on tasks and evaluation processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• General knowledge of computers and proficiency with electronic information delivery.
• A demonstrable commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment and equalizing student success for diverse audiences.

• Four years of professional experience teaching at the college or university level
• Sustained record of exceptional teaching at the college or university level

• MS in Entomology or a closely related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in areas such as outreach, client engagement, and/or promotion in Entomology. Commitment to promoting and enhancing cultural diversity, educational equity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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