Assistant Professor (Practice) (Internal Employment Opportunity)

Department:

The Division of Extension and Engagement and the Extension Agriculture & Natural Resources Program

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This is an Internal Employment Opportunity

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

1) Curriculum Vitae/Resume: Finalists will be required to give an open presentation, which may include the distribution of their redacted curriculum vitae/resume and a short biography

2) Cover letter that addresses each required qualification

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For additional information, please contact:

Maud Macrory Powell

[email protected]

Job Summary:

This is an Internal Employment Opportunity

The Division of Extension and Engagement and the Extension Agriculture & Natural Resources Program invite applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term Assistant Professor of Practice position. Reappointment of this Applied Economist is at the discretion of the supervisory team which includes the Western Regional Director, Agriculture & Natural Resources Program Leader, and the Applied Economics Department Head.

This position is located in Tangent, Oregon.

The mission of the OSU Division of Extension and Engagement (division) is to work with communities throughout Oregon to support lifelong learning and co-create innovative solutions to address local challenges. Together, we envision a future where Oregon’s people, communities and ecosystems prosper.

This Assistant Professor (Practice) - Agricultural Economist position is with the Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources program and will have the academic home of the Department of Applied Economics in the OSU College of Agricultural Sciences. This Agricultural Economist will have principal responsibility for needs assessment; for development, delivery, and evaluation of Extension non-credit program and educational material; and for conducting applied research to support Extension activities.

This Agricultural Economist provides leadership in the development, implementation, synthesis, and evaluation of Extension applied economics, with primary service to Linn County and secondary support to the broader Western Region.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize Oregon State University’s principles of teaching excellence to deliver high-quality, non-credit Extension education in agricultural, natural resources, and rural economics.
• Conduct initial and on-going needs-assessment activities to identify priority economic issues affecting agricultural producers, land managers, and rural communities in Linn County and surrounding regions.
• Translate economic research and data into practical decision-support tools, including Extension publications, economic impact analyses, briefs, presentations, and visual materials appropriate for broad and diverse Extension audiences.
• Integrate economic analysis into multidisciplinary Extension programs by collaborating with county-based faculty, research center scientists, and state specialists.
• Develop and maintain networks of formal and informal interest groups to support Extension programming and applied economics work, including agricultural producers, irrigation districts, conservation organizations, tribal entities, local governments, and state and federal agencies.
• Conduct applied research and economic analysis that directly supports Extension programming and stakeholder needs in agricultural, natural resource, and rural economics.
• Assigned duties for this position are expected to result in scholarly outcomes.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with a field in agricultural economics, applied economics, economics, education, policy, or a closely related field. Degree must be completed by the start date.
• Experience conducting applied economic analysis relevant to agriculture, natural resources, or rural communities.
• Evidence of strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to successfully engage with a broad and diverse audience.
• Experience presenting to stakeholder groups.
• Experience working collaboratively with broad and diverse stakeholders, including producers, agency partners, and Extension or outreach professionals.
• A commitment to collaborative and respectful learning and working environments that are safe, inclusive, and welcoming.
• General knowledge and ability to use computers, including proficiency with information technology, professional office software, and collaborative work platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to translate economic data and analysis into clear, practical information for nontechnical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working within Cooperative Extension or a land-grant university system.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: Water and irrigation economics Agricultural policy analysis Natural resources or environmental economics Farm management and enterprise budgeting Economic impact analysis
• Experience securing external funding or contributing to grant proposals for applied research or Extension programs.
• Familiarity with Oregon agriculture, particularly issues relevant to Linn County or similar production regions.
• Ability to learn and adapt to using multiple forms of digital communications tools and systems, including websites, email newsletters, social media, and other tools in a changing technological environment.
• Ability to incorporate multiple cultural perspectives in educational design and delivery.

Working Conditions/Schedule:

Travel/driving is required to support Extension non-credit educational programming and services and stakeholder engagement throughout Linn County and the Western Region, as necessary.

Salary Range:

Starting salary to commensurate with education, raining and experience

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-08-31

Anticipated End Date:

2027-06-30

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. If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and 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 Background Checks website including the for 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 [email protected].