College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Horticulture

The Department of Forest Engineering, Resources, and Management in the College of Forestry invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, tenure/tenure-track, Assistant or Associate Professor position.

Appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is anticipated; however, higher rank may be considered depending upon the qualifications of the successful candidate.

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://facultyaffairs.oregonstate.edu/out-cycle-tenure-review-procedure.

Oregon leads the nation in Christmas tree production and sales. The Christmas tree industry is highly competitive, with many issues in need of further research, and many growers in need of educational opportunities. The Department of Forest Engineering, Resources and Management (FERM) in the College of Forestry (COF) at Oregon State University (OSU) invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor Extension Specialist in Christmas Tree Production.

Seedling survival, effects of changing climate on tree survival and quality, disease problems, insect damage, nutrient management, seed orchard development, progeny testing and new species evaluations are all priorities of the industry, as are marketing, labor issues, and tree keepability. An Extension Specialist will be responsible for developing and delivering educational programs for existing and new growers, dealing with a host of issues deemed relevant by the target audience.

The specialist will focus on their areas of specialization, and also interface with other researchers and Extension specialists to foster a comprehensive program in Christmas Tree research and Extension. Specialties could include physiological ecology, silviculture, horticulture, genetics and biotechnology, entomology, pathology, or weed science. The specialist must interact with a wide variety of people and organizations, such as the state, regional, and national Christmas tree associations; state and federal agencies; Extension agents in Oregon and surrounding states; individual growers and suppliers; nurseries and nursery associations; and other specialists.

Commitment to inclusive excellence:
Oregon State University is committed to creating and maintaining compassionate and inclusive learning and working environments for all learners, visitors and employees. We envision collaborative community environments that enhance civility and embrace diversity. All employees are responsible for achieving this commitment. This commitment includes, but is not limited to, complying with Civil Rights and Language Access regulations. In addition, this individual will design, develop, maintain and/or carry out Extension programs to ensure that educational programs and outreach activities serve diverse populations, including those that have been historically marginalized/excluded from participation.