POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Oregon State University Department of Rangeland Ecology and Management
Assistant Professor
Corvallis, Oregon

Assistant Professor, Department of Rangeland Ecology and Management, Oregon State University.

Ph.D. degree in rangeland ecology or a closely related field such as plant ecology, agronomy or weed science. This is a 12-month, part-time (.75 FTE) tenure-track position. The Department of Rangeland Ecology and Management will support the .25 FTE salary balance for the first two years. Education or research experience should emphasize arid land soil-plant-animal dynamics and plant ecophysiology and autecology. The incumbent will be expected to develop a dynamic teaching program which will include undergraduate courses in rangeland ecology including plant physiology and a graduate level course. Ability to work cooperatively with land management agencies and private landowners is necessary. Knowledge of plant community measurement and analysis techniques including statistical design and multivariate approaches.

Preferences will be given to candidates with at least one degree in Rangeland Resources, a demonstrated understanding of plant-soil-animal interactions in rangeland settings and a demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. Familiarity with SAS, Statistica or S-plus statistical software and a valid driver's license are also beneficial.

Applications should be received by April 14, 2008. Apply online at Posting #0002134 http://oregonstate.edu/jobs.

For additional information regarding this position please contact Raquel Gonzalez at (541) 737-1616.

OSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.