Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Botany & Plant Pathology)

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: about 2 hours ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 15 Sep 2025

Position Details
Position Information


Department Ag Botany / Plant Path (ABP)
Position Title Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
Job Title Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Botany & Plant Pathology)
Appointment Type Academic Faculty
Job Location Corvallis
Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option?
Job Summary
The Department of Botany and Plant Pathology invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 9-month, tenure-track or tenured Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor position.

Any hiring at the rank of Associate Professor or 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 .
The primary responsibilities of this 9-month 1.0 FTE tenure track or tenured position are to direct the Oregon State University Herbarium; establish and sustain an independent research program by conducting original research in an area of plant systematics, ecology, and evolution through external funding, publishing original research in peer-reviewed journals; teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels; mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, postdocs and other lab personnel; and providing institutional and professional service including service related to interdisciplinary scholarship, student success, and diversity. We are especially interested in candidates with research programs that combine field research with state-of-the-art genomics and evolutionary biology.
In addition to the 9-month 1.0 FTE position, the leadership role at the Oregon State University Herbarium continues through the summer months, and this is accounted for through a separate summer appointment.
The Botany and Plant Pathology faculty consists of 26 tenure-track professors, 2 professors of practice, 9 courtesy professors, 8 senior research professors, 6 instructors, and 2 advisors, and trains ~400 undergraduate majors (Botany and Biological Data Sciences), ~45 graduate students (Botany & Plant Pathology) and ~50 postdocs, faculty research assistants and research associates. Research interests encompass studies in the ecology, evolution and organismal biology, plant development and function, plant pathology, plant-microbe interactions, and biological data sciences. For more information on Botany and Plant Pathology at Oregon State University, seehttps://bpp.oregonstate.edu/.

This position will be placed within the College of Agricultural Sciences at 1.0 FTE and aligns with the major goals identified in the strategic plan of College of Agricultural Sciences (https://agsci.oregonstate.edu/home/about/our-strategic-advantage), and of the institution of Oregon State University itself (https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/strategic-plan ).
College of Agricultural Sciences (CAS) faculty are committed to enhancing student success by engaging students in quality academic instruction, research, internships, global studies, and other experiential learning opportunities. There is an expectation that, as part of your role in the college, you embody and advance the principles and practices conveyed in the CAS CARE Commitment document.
Oregon State University’s commitment to student success includes hiring, retaining, and developing diverse faculty to mentor and educate our undergraduate and graduate students from entry through graduation. Our Strategic Plan articulates the strategies we believe are critical to advancing and equalizing learner success. The College of Agricultural Sciences is likewise committed to the success of all learners accessed through its extension and outreach programs.
Please visit the following webpages for more information on our commitment to inclusive excellence:
OSU Extension Service https://extension.oregonstate.edu/about/diversity-equity-inclusion OSU Moving Forward Together https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/president/moving-forward-together
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.
• 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 Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities
30% Research and Scholarship
  • Maintain an externally funded research program conducting original and independent research in plant systematics, ecology, and evolution that is relevant to the missions of the department, college, and university.
  • Aspire to maintain and enhance national and international standing, in part through collaborative research projects with colleagues at OSU, nationally, and/or internationally.
  • Scholarship and creative activities include, but are not limited to, peer-reviewed publications of scientific research, development of scientific technologies/methodologies, integration of knowledge leading to new interpretations, presentations at regional, national, and international conferences, and participation on steering committees, agency panels, and science working groups where the outcome is a fundamental change in the field’s direction. Innovation in teaching strategies and development of new educational approaches may be included.
  • Serve as an investigator on a USDA-NIFA Hatch collaborative or Hatch multistate project.


25% Director of Oregon State University Herbarium
Oversight of the Oregon State University Herbarium (OSC), including – but not limited to:
  • Work closely with OSC plant and fungal curators to review and implement policies and procedures to ensure proper functioning of OSC.
  • Seek external funding from state, federal and/or private funding sources to support the growth and maintenance of OSC.
  • Set priorities and provide guidance to OSC collection manager/curator of plants
  • Supervise undergraduate and graduate students working in OSC plant collection.
  • Develop and expand research and outreach capacities to increase the visibility of OSC.
  • Implement digital data curation strategies using modern platforms

25% Teaching
  • Primary responsibility for two courses per year at the undergraduate and/or graduate level in Botany and Plant Pathology, Biology, Biological Data Sciences, or related program.
  • Participate in graduate or undergraduate level seminars, workshops, guest lectures, and/or discussion groups as appropriate.

10% Mentoring, Advising, and Supervision
  • Mentor and serve as research advisor to graduate students in their advanced degree programs in Botany and Plant Pathology, or related programs
  • Train and supervise personnel in conducting research at the undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral, and/or faculty research assistant levels.

10% Service
  • All faculty are expected to be collegial members of their units, and to perform appropriate service that contributes to the effectiveness of their departments, colleges, and the University, and their professions.
  • University service includes serving on the departmental, interdepartmental, program, college, and University committees, and serving the University-wide community of bioscience researchers including organizing workshops or assisting with development of community resources.
  • Professional service includes, but is not limited to, reviewing manuscripts for journals and proposals for funding agencies, and involvement in professional organizations.
What You Will Need
Assistant Professor
  • Ph.D. in Botany, Plant Biology, Biology, or related field.
  • Significant potential to obtain external research funding.
  • Demonstrated ability to contribute to scholarly activities through refereed publications in, or relevant to, plant systematics, ecology, and/or evolution.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate plant biodiversity topics to varied audiences.
  • Significant potential to be effective in teaching.


Associate Professor (in addition to above)
  • Current minimum rank of Assistant Professor in a tenure-track, or comparable, position.
  • Publication record consistent with national reputation in plant systematics, ecology, and/or evolution.
  • Demonstrable proficiency in obtaining external research funding.
  • Successful mentoring of graduate student and/or postdoc.

Professor (in addition to above)
  • Current minimum rank of Associate Professor in a tenured, or comparable, position.
  • Publication record consistent with an international reputation in plant systematics, ecology, and/or evolution.
  • Sustained record of proficiency in obtaining external research funding.
  • Successful mentoring and graduation of graduate students and/or completion of postdocs.

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.
What We Would Like You to Have
Assistant Professor
  • Relevant postdoctoral or postgraduate experience.
  • Experience in field-based research
  • Experience working in an herbarium or natural history collection
  • Demonstrable ability for teaching excellence and commitment to undergraduate and/or graduate student success
  • Record of collaboration or cooperation within a team structure.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Experience managing large, open-source digital datasets


Associate Professor (in addition to above)
  • Experience as an herbarium or natural history collection curator or collection manager

Professor (in addition to above)
  • Experience as an herbarium or natural history collection director
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Herbarium, laboratory, classroom, field.
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 Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience
Link to Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/131108

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P09247UF
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 01/01/2026
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 07/01/2025
Full Consideration Date 08/31/2025
Closing Date 09/15/2025
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by August 31, 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; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
3) Statement of Research
4) Statement of Teaching
5) Statement of Direction for OSU Herbarium (Upload as Other Doc 1)
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:
Andy Jones
Andrew.Jones@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 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 employee.relations@oregonstate.edu .

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