Position Details Position Information Department Horticulture (AHT) Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor Job Title Assistant/Associate Professor: Vegetable Breeding and Genetics Appointment Type Academic Faculty Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Job Summary The Horticulture invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 9-month, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position. 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. Any hiring at the rank of Associate Professor with indefinite tenure will be subject to a successful out-of-cycle tenure review process:https://facultyaffairs.oregonstate.edu/out-cycle-tenure-review-procedure. The position provides leadership for the applied and fundamental research activities around breeding, genetics and genomics of vegetable crops with new cultivars anticipated as an end product of research. The position provides training for graduate students in plant breeding and graduate and undergraduate education in vegetable crop systematics. This faculty member will focus on vegetable breeding for production in conventional and organic systems for fresh market and processed vegetable growers, home gardeners and other stakeholders. It will emphasize development of regionally adapted cultivars that have resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses, improved human nutrition, and that are climate resilient. Additional areas of research may be identified during needs assessments. This position will work closely with clientele, vegetable specialists, university colleagues and others to identify common needs and opportunities for collaboration in vegetable breeding and genetics. Active and effective communication with colleagues and key stakeholders is critical to the success of this position. As a land grant institution committed to teaching, research, and outreach and engagement, OSU promotes economic, social, cultural and environmental progress for the people of Oregon, the nation and the world. This position contributes to the mission of the College of Agricultural Sciences, with principal responsibility for needs assessment, Extension program and educational material development, delivery, and evaluation, and for conducting applied research to support Extension activities. Oregon State University is committed to practicing and delivery of tools for state-of-the-science interaction and engagement of partners and stakeholders. This faculty member is required to use modern learning and outreach tools including online and hybrid classes, multimedia and digital communications, employ and practice engaged scholarship, promote integration of programs across disciplines that are demand-driven and use open-source tools that continually align with innovation and shifts in educational program delivery. These activities will be included in the annual plan of work, impact statements, and summary of accomplishments/achievements. College of Agricultural Sciences faculty are committed to enhancing student/learner success by engaging them in quality academic, research, internships, global studies, and other experiential learning opportunities. Positions with primary responsibility for Extension and Engagement are likewise committed to student/learner success through programming appropriate for diverse audiences. 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 Commitmentdocument. 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. 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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 acomprehensive benefits package (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee) 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. •Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life. Future and current OSU employees can use theBenefits Calculator (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator) to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU . Key Responsibilities 50% Research: + Provide leadership in research related to vegetable breeding, genetics and genomics research in relation to new knowledge and cultivars for Oregon’s processing and fresh market vegetable industry supporting both conventional and organic growers. + Seek and obtain outside funding from commodity commissions, competitive grants, gifts and endowments. + Collaborate with other research and extension colleagues and agencies (Center for Sustainable Farming Systems, Botany Plant Pathology department, Food Science and Technology, Crop and Soil Science and Linus Pauling Institute) to address breeding and production needs in Oregon. Develop national and international collaborative projects as appropriate. + Serve as an investigator on one or more USDA - NIFA Hatch collaborative or Hatch multistate projects 15% Scholarship and Creative Activity: Assigned duties for this position are expected to result in scholarly outcomes. Refer to section V of the OSU Faculty Handbook on Promotion and Tenure:https://facultyaffairs.oregonstate.edu/faculty-handbook/promotion-and-tenure-guidelines#Practice + Discover new knowledge and develop creative solutions and applications for problems related to aspects of vegetable breeding and genetics. + Research discoveries should be communicated to the scientific community, Extension audiences, and practitioners using innovative and contemporary tools in both oral and written venues, including web-based formats. Communication may include refereed journal articles, Extension publications, presentations to state, regional, and national commodity and professional groups, media, and other outlets as appropriate. Present research findings and educational material at local, regional and National meetings, and publish this new information so that it is accessible to growers and peers as part of the scholarly expectations. To achieve promotion and tenure, there must be an on‐going record that these types of scholarship are being done though each does not need to be present in every year of record. Documentation must also be provided that shows these scholarly outputs have had impact. These durable, web‐findable materials may be augmented by other forms of peer validation such as the following: + Invited presentations, poster and podium presentations, and published abstracts and/or proceedings at state, regional and national levels, provided that evidence of peer validation is provided. + Documented impact due to local or regional adoption of improved practices, methods, or programs. + Secured competitive grants and contracts appropriate for the scope and focus of the faculty member’s position. + Named inventor of a protected intellectual property in the faculty member’s field. + Recognition as a professional practitioner in community settings as demonstrated by + honorary degrees + awards recognizing community, professional and/or scientific achievements + fellowships in national professional and/or scientific organizations + requests to serve as a technical advisor to government agencies, industry, or professional groups 10% Outreach + Maintain/develop communication with various entities on program needs and opportunities with commodity organizations such as the Oregon Processed Vegetable Commission, fresh market growers, seed producers (Specialty Seed Growers of Western Oregon), seed buyers (Willamette Valley Specialty Seed Association), and Agriculture professionals in the Willamette Valley, and others as appropriate. + Extend research results and information generated by the breeding program to clientele groups through presentations at grower meetings and articles in grower newsletters, and through small-group and personal interactions. Venues may include the Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association, Organic Seed Growers Meeting, Vegetable Education Group, Culinary Breeding Network Variety Showcase and others as appropriate. 20% Teaching + Teach Systematics and Adaptation of Vegetable Crops ( HORT 433/533) and another undergraduate course in Horticulture in specialized areas of plant breeding or related topics in alternate years. Possibilities would include intellectual property of plants, crop plant domestication and breeding for organic production systems, but other subject areas in the Plant Breeding, Genetics and Genomics curricula would be appropriate. Contribute guest lectures to other courses as appropriate. + Advise graduate students specializing in plant breeding and vegetable crops, and supervise vegetable breeding research assistants. Mentor and advise undergraduate students. 5% Service + Serve as an effective team member with the department and wider University community. + Provide service to academic home, college, and university through committee service and leadership as appropriate and requested by administrators and peers. + Serve on state, regional, and national advisory committees appropriate to position responsibilities and participate in professional organization activities. + Contribute to a welcoming and respectful work place environment. + Participate actively in the Departmental and College commodity- and discipline-specific working groups. + Serve professional societies by reviewing manuscripts and other activities as appropriate. What You Will Need Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Professor and Associate Professor ranks: + PhD in plant breeding and genetics, horticulture, agronomy or related field. + Demonstrated teaching, written and oral communication skills including effective use of electronic (traditional and web-based) media. + Demonstrated ability to write clearly and professionally for a variety of audiences. + Demonstrated experience with and/or specialized knowledge of annual crop production. + Commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity and demonstrated ability to incorporate multiple cultural perspectives in educational design and delivery. + Demonstrated ability to lead a team/group, and be a team member, with other professionals and volunteers; as well as plan, organize, evaluate, manage, and delegate details associated with program and office management. + Demonstrated capacity to share research-based information with stakeholders, colleagues, and peers in appropriate formats. + General ability to use common computer software, including proficiency with information technology, web sites and social media. + Previous teaching experience (e.g. as a teaching assistant or instructor) Additional Minimum Qualifications for the rank of Associate Professor: + Demonstrable commitment to and success in teaching excellence. + Strong record for sustained extramural funding and publication in aspects of breed and genetics. + Evidence for publication in peer-reviewed journals of original research + Demonstrated experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students to publish their thesis and other scholarly works 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. What We Would Like You to Have + Specific knowledge and experience in vegetable breeding and genetics + Specialized knowledge and experience with fresh market and/or processed vegetable production. + Demonstrated experience with and/or knowledge of the scientific basis of organic or regenerative crop production. + Demonstrated knowledge of organic certification standards for farms. + Demonstrated ability to secure external funding support. + Demonstrated ability to operate standard agricultural equipment. + Demonstrated ability to adapt to the changing technological environment. + Record of/commitment to work with underrepresented/underserved students or other audiences. + Life experience, education, or training that broadens capacity to equalize student success or impact underserved audiences. Additional Preferred Qualifications at the rank of Associate Professor: + Demonstrated ability to assemble and lead multidisciplinary teams. Working Conditions / Work Schedule This work will require outdoors work in the field including extended periods of standing, traversing uneven/rugged terrain and non-standard hours and travel 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/170642 Posting Detail Information Posting Number P09297UF Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 03/16/2026 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 07/25/2025 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 09/12/2025 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants 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. 3) Statement of Research 4) Statement of Teaching 5) Please summarize your past experience and plans related to diversity, equity and inclusion in relation to instruction, research and community engagement.(Upload as Other Document 1) Letters of Reference will be requested on finalists only. When applying, you will be asked to provide the email address and telephone number for three referees who will be sent a secure quicklink that will allow them to upload the requested letters of reference on your behalf. For additional information please contact: Jen Babcock Jen.babcock@oregonstate.edu 541-737-5475 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. 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.). 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