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Internal Job Number: P08601UF

Description:

The Department of Microbiology invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, fixed-term Instructor position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head.

This instructor position would join a team of several instructors in the Department of Microbiology within OSU's College of Science. The position has primary responsibility for delivering instruction in a range of courses in the field of microbiology and disease, with significant emphasis on classes for students interested in a career in the health professions. Courses will be delivered in a variety of formats, including lecture, laboratory, online, and experiential learning. Instruction will be delivered with a commitment to providing equitable learning opportunities to students with diverse backgrounds and learning styles. Instructors in the Department of Microbiology contribute to the continued innovation of the department's undergraduate curricula and academic programs and participate in faculty governance.

The Department of Microbiology delivers two majors through the College of Science ( COS ): Microbiology and BioHealth Sciences. The current enrollments in these majors are about 160 and 740. About 35 students enrolled in the Microbiology Graduate Program participate in instruction of laboratory courses as Graduate Teaching Assistants. Students in both majors obtain strong laboratory skills. Microbiology graduates are employed in industrial or medical laboratory positions or continue to graduate school or health profession schools. BioHealth Science students typically pursue careers in some aspect of healthcare, or continue to health profession schools.

The Microbiology faculty consists of 14 research professors and 4 instructors. 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 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 in unbiased inquiry and a dedication to discovery and innovation. The College of Science is committed to partnering with industry and public agencies to address some of the most compelling challenges of today and tomorrow.

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.

Minimum Qualifications (Staff) / Guidelines (Faculty):

Typically requires Master's degree in discipline appropriate to the field of teaching/instructional tasks.

Requirements :

• M.S. in Microbiology or a closely-related field
• One year of full-time instructional or teaching experience
• Demonstrated commitment to enhancing and promoting equal opportunity and diversity

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.

Type:

40 hours/week in classroom, teaching lab and office

Additional Salary Information: Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.

About Oregon State University

Oregon State is a leading research university located in one of the safest, smartest, greenest small cities in the nation. Situated 90 miles south of Portland, and an hour from the Cascades or the Pacific Coast, Corvallis is the perfect home base for exploring Oregon's natural wonders. Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose - making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality.Founded in 1868, Oregon State is the state's Land Grant university and is one of only two universities in the U.S. to have Sea Grant, Space Grant and Sun Grant designations. Oregon State is also the only university in Oregon to hold both the Carnegie Foundation's top designation for research institutions and its prestigious Community Engagement classification.As Oregon's leading public research university, with $261.7 million in external funding in the 2011 fiscal year, Oregon State's impact reaches across the state and beyond. With 12 colleges, 15 Agricultural Experiment Stations, 35 county Extension off ... ices, the Hatfield Marine Sciences Center in Newport and OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon, State has a presence in every one of Oregon's 36 counties, with a statewide economic footprint of $2.06 billion. Oregon State welcomes a diverse student body of over 26,000 students from across Oregon, all 50 states and more than 100 countries. They can choose from more than 200 undergraduate and more than 80 graduate degree programs, including over 30 degrees online offered through Oregon State Ecampus. Oregon State increasingly attracts high-achieving students, with nationally recognized programs in areas such as conservation biology, agricultural sciences, nuclear engineering, forestry, fisheries and wildlife management, community health, pharmacy and zoology. Oregon State also ranks high in sustainability, fourth among universities nationwide for using renewable energy and first in the Pac-12 Conference. And our students literally help power the university: 22 exercise machines at Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose - making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality. For more information visit 400-acre main campus in Corvallis includes a Historic District, making Oregon State one of only a handful of U.S. university campuses listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The district includes such icons as Weatherford Hall, the Memorial Union and Benton Hall, the oldest building on the oldest building on campus.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.

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