Instructor - TRAL

Instructor - TRAL Bookmark this Posting | Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A resume/CV; and 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
3) Statement of Teaching 4) Diversity Statement: After reviewing the OSU mission statement at https://leadership.
oregonstate.
edu/trustees/oregon-state-university-mission-statement and the emphasis on diversity, please state how your background and experience has prepared you to be effective in an environment that values diversity 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: Andrew Hawley Andrew.
Hawley@osucascades.
edu Telephone # (541) 706 - 2201 Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
The anticipated starting salary will be $57,273 - 65,455 based on a 9 month appointment.
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do.
We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
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 et seq.
Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the motor vehicle check requirement.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Position Details Position Information Department Acad Prog / Student Aff (LCB) Position Title Instructor Job Title Instructor - TRAL Appointment Type Academic Faculty Job Location Bend Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Job Summary Oregon State University – Cascades in Bend, Oregon invites applications for a full time (1.
0 FTE), 9-month Instructor Position to teach in the Tourism, Recreation, and Adventure Leadership (TRAL).
Reappointment is at the discretion of the Dean.
The successful candidate will be responsible for instruction in all levels of the TRAL program.
The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to a re-envisioned TRAL curriculum and activities, with the potential to develop and teach new courses.
The candidate should provide evidence of successfully employing innovative pedagogical techniques and technologies in the classroom and in the field.
The successful candidate will promote diversity through their pedagogy and student mentoring, as well as collaborate with OSU-Cascades in interdisciplinary community outreach efforts.
The position is renewed yearly with opportunity for promotion to Senior Instructor.
OSU-Cascades, located in Bend, Oregon, is a branch campus of Oregon State University.
Established in 2001, OSU-Cascades now enrolls more than 1000 students in bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
OSU-Cascades currently offers upper division undergraduate and graduate courses.
Excitingly, the campus is expanded to a four-year university in fall 2015 with an ambitious enrollment goal of reaching 3,000-5,000 students by 2025.
OSU-Cascades is a small, friendly campus, often selected by students for small class sizes and intimate academic environment to enable meaningful student and faculty interactions.
Additionally, the size of the campus encourages a high degree of interdisciplinary interaction and collegiality.
Bend, called the “outdoor playground of the West,”, is world famous for both its outdoor pursuits and pristine beauty.
A warm inviting mountain getaway intertwined with a cosmopolitan appeal is what everyone discovers when arriving to this central Oregon city.
Majestic snow-capped peaks permeate the high-desert skyline producing some of the best weather in Oregon with sun-drenched days/cool nights and endless options for outdoor recreation time in all four seasons of the year.
Applicants for this position are expected to embrace the University’s commitment to providing an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff and the public, and recognize the enrichment such diversity brings to the campus, the workplace and the student experience.
The anticipated start date is April 15, 2024.
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 cultural resource centers 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 comprehensive benefits package 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.
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities 80% – Teach and provide mentoring.
Initial assignments will be implementing and delivering undergraduate instruction in the TRAL program.
10% – Maintain currency in the field through activities that lead to personal investment and growth within an area of expertise (either the instructor’s discipline and/or educational pedagogy).
This may include, but is not limited to, any of the following: Maintain familiarity with recent developments in evidence-based instructional practices through literature review, workshops, conferences or other activities Maintain currency in academic discipline through professional workshops, conferences, certifications or other professional development activities.
Disseminate ideas and methods within the program, university, and broader community.
10% – Serve on Oregon State University-Cascades committees and service to the community; and other duties as assigned.
What You Will Need Master’s degree in discipline appropriate to the field of teaching/instructional tasks.
Two years of teaching experience at the college level or more than five years of experience within the TRAL field.
A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing mental and emotional health & wellness programs and / or iniatives within the TRAL field.
A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
A demonstrable commitment to collaboration (with inter-and intra-university programs/departments, and/or with external stakeholders).
We are particularly interested in candidates whose background, expertise and/or passions engage under represented communities in the TRAL field.
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 et seq.
What We Would Like You to Have Demonstrated advocacy on behalf of under represented communities in the TRAL field.
Demonstrated advocacy on behalf of student(s) or participant(s) with mental and emotional health considerations within the TRAL field.
Hold multiple certifications in the field.
Examples include but are not limited to WFR, AMGA, ACA, BC, AIARE, PMBIA, PSIA-AASI.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule Work schedule may vary depending upon student needs, field courses, and campus and/or program activities Pay Method Salary Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month Pay Date Last working day of the month Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $57,273 - 65,455 Link to Position Description https://jobs.
oregonstate.
edu/position_descriptions/146055 Posting Detail Information Posting Number P07541UF Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 04/01/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 11/22/2023 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 12/25/2023 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants Special Instructions to Applicants When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A resume/CV; and 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
3) Statement of Teaching 4) Diversity Statement: After reviewing the OSU mission statement at https://leadership.
oregonstate.
edu/trustees/oregon-state-university-mission-statement and the emphasis on diversity, please state how your background and experience has prepared you to be effective in an environment that values diversity 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: Andrew Hawley Andrew.
Hawley@osucascades.
edu Telephone # (541) 706 – 2201 Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
The anticipated starting salary will be $57,273 – 65,455 based on a 9 month appointment.
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do.
We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
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 et seq.
Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the motor vehicle check requirement.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
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