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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor: Computational Earth System Science

Oregon State University

Oregon State University

Department: Earth, Ocean & Atmo Sci (OAS)

Appointment Type: Academic Faculty

Job Location: Corvallis

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.

Job Summary:

The College of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences invites applications for multiple part-time (.75 FTE ), 12-month, tenure-track/tenured Assistant, Associate or Full Professor positions (depending on qualifications) in Computational Earth System Science.

Any hiring at the rank of Associate Professor/Professor with indefinite tenure will be subject to a successful out-of-cycle tenure review process: https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffacultyaffairs.oregonstate.edu%2Fout-cycle-tenure-review-procedure&data=05%7C01%7CRobbin.Sim%40oregonstate.edu%7C318b041759674c6e52fc08da32a8e24f%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C637877998169557266%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=hNHBQzO7hhf3pOiZ6v%2Bwfu235ZKotkgdla%2B5qAbAe1k%3D&reserved=0.
This position will be part of the OSU Hub for Earth System Modeling within the College of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science at Oregon State University. The hub will be comprised of faculty from any/all areas of Earth System Science, including the oceans, atmosphere, biosphere, cryosphere, and hydrosphere (i.e., freshwater systems) with expertise in cutting edge computational and modelling approaches. These may include one or more of the following:
• Climate effects and Earth system solutions (e.g., feedbacks, trends, extremes, human and ecological impacts, geoengineering)
• Modeling, prediction and causal inference (e.g., state estimation, inference, analysis, adaptive observation, parameterization, learning from Earth history),
• Technical tools in the computational domain (e.g., GPU numerics, Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, inverse modeling)

Recognizing that methods are developing faster than they can be adopted by disciplinary experts, CEOAS will create a collaborative hub of several new faculty across the full range of these areas. This hub will innovate and employ new methods for solving problems in Earth science using new compute resources at OSU , including cutting-edge High Performance Computing (HPC ) facilities. Among these is the Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex supercomputing facility, powered in part by GPU technologies, which is designed to support large-scale simulations, data-intensive analyses, and artificial intelligence applications. Additional relevant resources available at OSU include the Gaulke Center for Marine Innovation and Technology, the Ocean Observatories Initiative, the OSU Marine Core Repository, extensive geochemical and geophysical labs, and Hatfield Marine Science Center.

Position responsibilities include research, teaching and developing new graduate and undergraduate level courses in subjects related to research interests, and mentoring and guiding the development of undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, instructors, and professional researchers. CEOAS professors contribute to service of the College, the University, and academia, including efforts to improve diversity, equity and inclusion.

The college employs two types of tenure-track faculty positions: academic track positions and research track positions. This position may be hired as either, with different distributions of duties as described in the Position Duties below. For academic-track positions, it is CEOAS policy to hire as a 12-month, 0.75 FTE (equivalent to the traditional 9-month, 1.0 FTE where additional salary can be supported by external grants). Teaching at this level typically includes teaching four courses a year, a mix of undergraduate and graduate level courses. Consideration for indefinite tenure is coincident with evaluation for promotion to Associate Professor. For research-track positions, it is expected that the incumbent will secure external research funding to support 60% of their full-time salary, and it is CEOAS policy to confer indefinite tenure when promoted to full Professor, with the indefinite tenure granted on a 12-month, 0.75 FTE appointment. Teaching at this level typically includes teaching one undergraduate or graduate course a year.

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.

FACTS :

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

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 a 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 the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

Research/Scholarship (75% Research Track or 40% Academic Track): 1) Develop, establish, and maintain an active program of scholarly research with distinction as evidenced, for example, by national and international recognition, and external funding. 2) Establish and maintain a program of research that supports timely promotion in rank and includes significant contributions to the field and/or broader impacts that benefit society. 3) Publish scholarly work in peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, books or other media as appropriate to the area of research. 4) Disseminate research results by participation at national and international conferences and symposia, and appropriate outreach and engagement efforts. 5) Supervise research staff, graduate research assistants, and/or student employees as needed. 6) Promote collaborative and multidisciplinary Earth System Modeling at the Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex.

Teaching/Advising (15% Research Track or 50% Academic Track): 1) Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in core disciplinary areas of the College and areas of expertise; and 2) develop courses and curricula reflecting current knowledge and effective pedagogical practices. 3) Supervise students on research projects and internships, 4) interact with students to foster a supportive learning environment, and 5) mentor students to support their academic, professional, and personal development.

Service (10%): Provide service to the college, university, and scientific and broader community to sustain and promote the college and university research, educational and outreach missions. Service may include but is not limited to: a) leadership or service on college and university-wide committees and other activities that contribute to the effectiveness of the college, university, and profession; b) support academic programs through strategic planning and student recruitment; c) service to professional and/or community organizations; d) activities that demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion both within the college and in the larger academic community, including efforts promoting equitable outcomes among learners of diverse and underrepresented identity groups; and e) participation in outreach and engagement activities including efforts to make research results or tools available to the broader public.

What You Will Need

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree
• Research experience in one or more areas of the Earth System: oceans, atmosphere, biosphere, cryosphere, or hydrosphere
• Expertise in computational and modeling approaches used in the Earth System Sciences
• Demonstrated excellence in collaborative research through publications, presentations at conferences and contributions to working groups or workshops or other forms of group research
• Demonstrated experience in raising funds or managing funded projects
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and expertise required to teach courses within CEOAS
• A commitment to educational equity in a multicultural setting and to advancing the participation of diverse groups and supporting diverse perspectives.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Established national reputation and active research program

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.

For individuals seeking the rank of Associate or Full Professor:

• Candidates should have an established international reputation through funded research programs commensurate with rank, and meet the OSU teaching, advising, research and service criteria for appointment at the desired ranks (see the OSU Faculty Handbook for details).
• OSU will consider equivalent years of experience and rank at other institutions towards timelines for rank and tenure.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration
• Experience using high-performance computing, machine learning, data assimilation, or AI methods applied to Earth system modeling
• Experience running Earth System Models
• Experience teaching courses at graduate or undergraduate levels
• Experience developing new courses at graduate or undergraduate levels
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Background in multiple areas: climate effects, prediction methods, and/or computational tools

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by April 15, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A Resume/CV.

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

3) A statement of teaching.

4) A statement of research.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact: James.Watson@oregonstate.edu

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.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks website including the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

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