Assistant Professor​/Associate Professor​/Professor of Microbiology: Director of Aquatic Animal H

Overview

Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor of Microbiology:
Director of Aquatic Animal Health Lab | Oregon State University. Corvallis, OR.

Internal Job Number: P08789UF

The Department of Microbiology invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 9-month, tenure-track/tenured Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor of Microbiology:
Director of Aquatic Animal Health Lab position (depending on qualifications). The primary responsibilities of this 9-month 1.0 FTE tenure track or tenured position are to direct the John Fryer Aquatic Animal Health Laboratory, establish and sustain an independent research program by conducting original research in an area of microbiology related to climate change and aquatic animal health through external funding, publishing original research in peer-reviewed journals, teaching and mentoring graduate, professional, and undergraduate students;

and providing institutional and professional service including service related to interdisciplinary scholarship, student success, and diversity. We are especially interested in candidates with research programs focused on bacterial or viral impacts on aquatic animal health.

In addition to the 9-month 1.0 FTE position, the leadership role at the Aquatic Animal Health Laboratory continues through the summer months, and this is accounted for through a separate summer appointment.

The Microbiology faculty consists of 11 tenure-track professors, 7 senior research professors, 4 instructors, and 5 advisors, and trains about 950 undergraduate majors (Microbiology and Bio Health Sciences) and 40 graduate students (Microbiology). Research interests encompass studies in the biology and pathogenesis of bacteria and viruses, microbial ecology and evolution, bioinformatics, microbial interactions, and environmental microbiology. For more information on Microbiology at Oregon State University, see the provided details.

This position will be placed within the College of Agricultural Sciences at 0.6 FTE and the College of Science at 0.4 FTE, and aligns with the major goals identified in the strategic plans of OSU's College of Science, College of Agricultural Sciences, and the institution of Oregon State University itself, each of which includes strategic research investments in climate science and related solutions, clean energy technology and related solutions, robotics, and integrated health and biotechnology.

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 CAS CARE Commitment 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.

Please visit the following webpages for more information on our commitment to inclusive excellence: OSU Extension Service OSU Moving Forward Together

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 embraces instruction and research, in disciplines ranging from the physical to the biological sciences, that are based on unbiased inquiry and a dedication to discovery and innovation. The College of Science is committed to partnering with industry and public agencies to address challenges of today and tomorrow.

All COS employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion, including efforts promoting equitable outcomes among learners of diverse and underrepresented identity groups. For further explanation of COS vision and principles, please see information on the COS Diversity Action Plan.

Any hiring with indefinite tenure will be subject to a successful out-of-cycle tenure review process.

Minimum/required qualifications for all ranks (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor):

• Ph.D. in Microbiology or related field.
• Relevant postdoctoral or postgraduate experience.
• Demonstrable proficiency or significant potential to obtain external research funding.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to scholarly activities through refereed publications in, or relevant to, microbiology.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate microbiology topics to varied audiences.
• Evidence of teaching,…