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Oregon State University

Visiting Assistant Professor

Position Summary
The College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University (OSU) located in Corvallis, Oregon, invites applications for a full-time 1.00 FTE 9-month, or part-time 0.75 FTE 12-month, visiting Assistant Professor with a focus on Geospatial Analytics, Climate Change Adaptation, and Coastal Processes. The position is anticipated to begin in January 2016 and end June 2017.

This Visiting Assistant Professor in the Geography program unites expertise in geospatial analysis, physical aspects of climate systems, and a specialization in social science approaches to adaptation, vulnerability, and planning for climate change and coastal processes. Climate change is a salient security concern, with coastal areas of the world particularly vulnerable due to rising sea levels, increasingly powerful storms, and growing populations within the sea's reach. Geospatial Analytics and Planning is the development and use of large geospatial/temporal datasets to help inform effective decision-making, particularly in regard to adaptability to environmental change. This individual will conduct education, outreach, and research to characterize vulnerability and adaptive capacity to climate change as related to security and coastal processes, and specifically to assess vulnerability with respect to infrastructure, economic sectors, geographic areas, population groups, and ecosystems.

This teaching and research/outreach-related appointment has an expectation for scholarly accomplishments appropriate to the position focus and responsibilities. This individual will teach undergraduate courses in geospatial science, courses serving the Baccalaureate Core, and graduate courses in the Geography program of the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences. Research will be interdisciplinary and will incorporate geospatial science approaches to biophysical, ecological, and marine system science research and outreach to address climate change and related critical societal issues.

Faculty at Oregon State University are committed to undergraduate and graduate student success. We seek faculty who have evidence of educating and mentoring a diverse group of learners, which may include experience with sponsoring student research or internships, developing study abroad opportunities, service learning courses, or the use of innovation pedagogies such as hybrid or online learning.

The College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences is internationally recognized as a leader in the study of the Earth as an integrated system. The College has an annual budget of more than $50 million, with much of the research support coming from the National Science Foundation, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration and other federal agencies. It has approximately 104 faculty, 220 graduate students and 613 undergraduate students. Graduate programs include Master's and PhD degrees in Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences; Geology; and Geography and a Master's degree in Marine Resource Management. The college has undergraduate programs in Earth Sciences and Environmental Sciences, with minors in Environmental Geosciences, Environmental Sciences, Geography, Geology, and Oceanography. For more information regarding the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences visit: http://ceoas.oregonstate.edu.  
Position Duties
This visiting Assistant Professor will conduct teaching, research, and outreach to improve data, methods, and scenarios of vulnerability and resilience, and identify thresholds of human and natural systems to climate change. Consistent with the OSU strategic plan and signature areas, this position will educate OSU students to address multifaceted national and global challenges that resist simple technical or social solutions; and that affect the environment, the economy, and human health.

70% Teaching and Advising:
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in concepts and methods of adaptation, vulnerability, and planning for climate change and coastal processes, and in geospatial analytics (e.g., Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Science, geospatial programming and modeling, and Responsible GIS practice). Assist with student research and internships, mentoring and advising students, and designing curriculum.

20% Research and Proposal Writing:
Establish and maintain a program of research that supports significant contributions to the field. Work towards distinction in research as evidenced by national recognition. Research activities are expected to result in publications that advance knowledge and understanding. Results of research should be disseminated in peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, and books appropriate for the discipline, as well as in presentations at national and international scientific meetings. Put forth an effort to obtain external funding for research programs.

10% Service:
Perform service to the disciplinary group, the college, and the profession.  
Position Duties (continued):
 
Working Conditions/Work Schedule:
Classroom, and travel as needed to advance research program.  
Minimum/Required Qualifications
Ph.D. degree by the start of employment in geography, or other degree field that supports geospatial analytics and planning.

A record of significant and innovative research in geospatial approaches to climate change adaptation and coastal processes corresponding to the aforementioned areas of interest.

A strong scholarly potential demonstrated by a record of peer-reviewed publications and a clearly defined research agenda commensurate with academic rank.

Demonstrated ability or significant potential for establishing a research program supported by extramural funding.

A strong potential for teaching excellence and commitment to student success in graduate and undergraduate programs.

A strong potential for mentoring undergraduate and graduate students and post-doctoral fellows as evidenced by commitment to student success.

Proficiency in oral and written English.

Demonstrable commitment to educational equity in a multicultural setting and commitment to advancing the participation of diverse groups and supporting diverse perspectives.  
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Demonstrated record of successful interdisciplinary collaborations.

Demonstrated ability to obtain extramural funding.

Demonstrated experience in teaching geography at the university level.  
Scholarly Outcomes for Position (academic faculty only)
20% of the assigned duties are expected to lead to scholarly outcomes, including successful external grants, refereed publications, and peer reviewed presentations.