Assistant Professor of Anatomy of Renewable Materials Department of Wood Science & Engineering
The College of Forestry at Oregon State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Anatomy of Renewable Materials, Department of Wood Science & Engineering. The position becomes available January 1, 2013 (an earlier date may be negotiable). This is a 0.75 FTE, 12-month or full-time 1.0 FTE, 9-month tenure-track position (at the discretion of the Department Head). Incumbent is encouraged to increase his/her base appointment/salary by seeking supplemental funding through other activities outside of their approved position description. Responsibilities include teaching and conducting research in areas such as anatomy as it relates to material properties or relationships between stem function and anatomy. The ability to collaborate across disciplines to bring the tools of anatomy to bear on research questions in material sciences and engineering is essential. Minimum requirements include, but are not limited to, a PhD in botany, wood science, materials science or a related science field completed prior to the position start date. Application procedure: To view the posting and apply, go to http://oregonstate.edu/jobs/ and search for posting #0008621. When applying, applicants will be required to upload the following documents: 1) Resume/Vita (upload to Resume/Vita); 2) Cover Letter specifically addressing all qualifications for this position (upload to Cover Letter); 3) Statement of philosophy of teaching and research (upload to Other Document); and 4) contact information, including email address, for 3 to 5 professional references (upload to Other Document 2). Apply by May 1, 2012. For additional information or questions regarding this position, please contact Jeff Morrell at 541-737-4222 or [email protected]. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Jeannette Harper at 541-737-6554 or [email protected]. Oregon State University is located in Corvallis, a vibrant college town of 54,500 in the heart of western Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Corvallis consistently ranks among the best and safest cities to live in the U.S., as well as among the most environmentally responsible. OSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
