The Department of Integrative Biology (https://ib.oregonstate.edu/) in the College of Science at Oregon State University invites applications for a Department Head with an accompanying appointment as a tenured Professor. The incumbent will hold two appointments, a 0.75 FTE professional faculty position, and a 0.25 FTE tenured Professor position, reflecting job duties in both the administrative and academic arenas during the academic year. In addition, the leadership responsibilities of the Department Head position continue during the summer months, which is accounted for through a separate summer appointment.
Any hiring at the rank of 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 Department of Integrative Biology (IB) is administered by the College of Science (COS). The primary mission of IB is to provide undergraduate and graduate education and conduct basic and applied research. The nationally ranked department combines exceptional research and teaching to address critical global problems. IB faculty have expertise in marine, aquatic, and terrestrial ecology, evolution, organismal biology, disease ecology, and conservation biology, and take innovative and quantitative approaches that span molecules to ecosystems. IB seeks a colleague and Department Head with high potential for engaging in both self-initiated and collaborative research across fields. In addition to the faculty’s activities in research and service, the department has teaching responsibilities in nearly every undergraduate major at OSU, and an important role to play in enhancing student success.
The department has 26 tenured or tenure-track faculty members, 2 Professors of Practice, 1 senior research faculty, 12 Professors of Teaching, 4 instructors, 5 faculty research assistants, 11 research associates/post-docs, 12 professional faculty advisors, 2 professional faculty and 5 classified staff.
The department offers PhD and MS degrees in Integrative Biology, a BS degree in Biology and Zoology, and a fully online BS degree in Zoology. These degrees include all areas of biology ranging from molecular to ecosystem levels. The department typically has 60 graduate students. Approximately 1,900 undergraduate majors engage in many aspects of biology and zoology through a varied and customizable curriculum and intensive field, laboratory, and pre-professional experiences. The department is committed to providing equitable access to quality learning and career development at all levels. It is an integral part of the School of Life Sciences, which also includes the Departments of Biochemistry & Biophysics and Microbiology.
The Department Head is responsible for the management and leadership of the department’s research, teaching, service, and outreach functions. The Department Head is expected to provide effective academic leadership, strategic vision, and to remain active in research and teaching. An Associate Head assists with the management of the teaching mission and undergraduate programs. The Department Head will integrate, advocate and advance equity & inclusive excellence within all aspects of their work. They will continuously refine the department’s mission, vision and values to align with the mission and vision of COS and Oregon State University.
The Department Head reports to and serves at the pleasure of the College of Science Dean. The Department Head is an integral part of the College Leadership Team (CLT), working closely with the Dean to advance the mission of the College, develop strategy, and participate in decisions impacting the department’s finances and budget.
The Department Head will collaborate with the Integrative Biology faculty and staff in leading the development and implementation of the strategic plan of the department and in connecting strategy to resources and budget to ensure the fiscal health of the department. The Department Head will provide leadership for faculty in the development of policies and programs to improve student recruitment and success and address opportunity gaps for Pell-eligible, First-Generation students, Students of Color, and students from other underrepresented communities in STEM. Specific duties are to oversee budgetary, hiring, and salary decisions, communicate the vision and mission of the department, to the College and University, set policy for the department, authorize proposal submissions for department mission, oversee completion of regular reporting required by the College and University, enhance diversity, foster collaborations across departments and colleges; engage community stakeholders (e.g., alumni) as appropriate, and help with fundraising for the department, College, and University. The Department Head proactively fosters a cohesive and collaborative environment with IB faculty and supports staff and students. For additional information, see the Department of Integrative Biology webpage at https://Integrative Biology.oregonstate.edu.
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 of Science has seven departments across the mathematical, physical and biological sciences: Biochemistry and Biophysics, Chemistry, Integrative Biology, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics and Statistics. The College supports more than 3,600 undergraduate students and 500 graduate students (including dual majors) within nine undergraduate, eight M.S. and seven Ph.D. degree programs. The College’s Strategic Plan 2022-2027 (https://science.oregonstate.edu/strategic-plan-2022) aligns with the University’s strategic plan (https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/strategic-plan), supporting our mission to develop the next generation of leaders, mentors, educators, and culture shapers to advance scientific discovery and science literacy for addressing local, regional, and global challenges to provide solutions that improve the human condition. To support society’s scientific challenges, we are invested in discovery driven science and applied and transdisciplinary research. Our diverse research portfolio includes federally funded research centers and core facilities, and scientific expertise in signature areas of: BioHealth and biomedical sciences, Genomics and bioinformatics, Sustainable materials research, Climate, marine and coastal sciences, Quantitative, computational and data sciences, and Science education research.
Our College seeks faculty leaders committed to undergraduate and graduate student success who have evidence of the following: educating and mentoring a diverse group of learners; leadership experience in student success initiatives including those designed to improve outcomes for Students of Color, First Generation students, students from low-income backgrounds and other underrepresented communities in STEM; and supporting faculty & staff from underrepresented communities in STEM. We envision a diverse community of science leaders driven to collaborate, innovate and discover. Through scientific discovery and solutions, accessible and equitable education, and improved science literacy, we work to improve life for the people of Oregon and beyond. The College also partners with industry and public agencies to address some of the most compelling challenges of today and tomorrow. OSU supports world-class research centers, including the Linus Pauling Institute, the Pacific Northwest Center for Translational Environmental Health Research, and the Center for Quantitative Life Sciences.
The College of Science is deeply committed to upholding the values of anti-racism, diversity, justice and equity — cornerstones of institutional and scientific excellence. Through our rich collection of people, ideas and perspectives, we engage in a healthy, constructive dialogue to learn, inform our research, and make discoveries. We work to ensure all have equitable access to succeed in science, work to dismantle systems of oppression, embed equity in everything we do and create a climate of trust, understanding and inclusion, see https://science.oregonstate.edu/diversity-plan.
Oregon State University is an international public university with the most research funding of any of the public universities in Oregon. We draw people from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. We are 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S. We have 3 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.
Summary of Benefits: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator
For additional information please contact: Anne Dunn, anne.dunn@oregonstate.edu
To see the full listing or apply, visit: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/165160
OSU 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.