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• Utilize Oregon State University’s Quality Teaching Framework – which emphasizes inclusivity (audience consideration), evidence-based teaching practices (planning, engagement, teaching, assessment), and learner mentorship (reflection and learner support) – to deliver high-quality, non-credit educational experiences for Extension audiences.
• Conduct on-going needs-assessment activities to determine the educational needs specific to this position’s broad audiences.
• Following a prioritized needs assessment, develop, facilitate, and implement a comprehensive field crops Extension program to meet the needs of agricultural producers in assigned counties.
• Deliver Extension non-credit educational programs that may include demonstrations, workshops, field tours, and field days, as well as the use of multiple methods of digital communications, including websites, publications, video conferencing, hybrid teaching, all PACE formats, and other digital/online methods for internal and external collaboration and/or information dissemination as appropriate.
• Use effective Extension teaching methods that meet clientele needs, with materials, methods, and outcomes shared with peers in the state, region, and/or nation.
• Design Extension programs that can be offered centrally or online to maximize client participation across the designated regions.
• Design or adapt a clear evaluation protocol to evaluate and to report Extension program impacts locally, regionally and/or internationally.
• Design culturally inclusive and socially cognizant materials for Extension non-credit programs.
• Use technology as a tool to increase the reach and impact of program delivery for constituents including participating in Ask-Extension and using the division’s customer relationship management system.
• Develop and maintain efficient methods for addressing high volumes of topically repetitive clientele inquiries through scholarly output such as Extension publications, videos, and other digital communications and engagement tools and strategies.
• Follow OSU and division brand guidelines, digital publishing standards and digital contact management data integrity practices for programmatic communications, marketing and engagement.
• Extension teaching also includes individual contact teaching through one-on-one consultation and providing technical advice through digital communication tools and phone communication.
• Engage and contribute to opportunities to enhance access, inclusion, and relevant best practices and include these activities in the annual plan of work, impact statements, summary of accomplishments/achievements, and promotion dossiers.
• Create accessible and inclusive environments that make space for a range of learner needs and provide reasonable accommodations.
• Conduct and coordinate local pesticide recertification efforts for stakeholders as well as answer any pesticide related questions from the public.
• Maintain Oregon Department of Agriculture Pesticide Consultant License throughout employment to stay up to date with the science of pesticides and answer pesticide related questions.
• Travel/driving is required to access and engage stakeholders throughout the assigned counties.

• Develop networks of formal and informal interest groups in subject matter areas where appropriate. Utilize partnerships with diverse interest groups to provide advisory support and to enhance program quality and delivery. This will likely include appropriate commodities and/or producer organizations.
• Determine Extension program needs and priorities through use of local advisory groups, commodity commissions and other stakeholder groups, and meetings with field crop producers and industry leaders. Evaluate effectiveness and impact of Extension non-credit education programs and refine to meet changing needs.
• Further identify program needs and priorities by engaging commodity commissions. Collaborate with other researchers, Extension academic and professional faculty, and public and private agencies to develop relevant science-based solutions to address prioritized challenges and opportunities.
• Engage with community-based and regional organizations to support innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development within local, regional, or state boundaries as appropriate.

• Develop annual plans of work that address educational needs as well as evaluate the quality and impact of Extension non-credit educational and applied research programs materials and digital communications.
• Measure and report regularly on program impact in the Faculty Success online platform.
• Implement fee-based programming and cost-recovery practices to support and enhance program delivery.
• Solicit peer teaching evaluations and community evaluation of teaching per OSU Extension standards.
• Serve as a team member of the grass seed/clover Extension working groups, as well as other workgroups related to the duties of this position.
• Keep records and provide necessary reports to applicable division administration, the department and/or college, including plans of work, narrative reports, impact statements, statistical reports, and reports of accomplishments.
• Report outputs and outcomes to Extension regional directors and elected officials (where applicable) in the areas served.
• Provide community and statewide opinion leaders and decision makers with relevant, science-based topical information when requested.
• Utilize appropriate and effective methods of communication to promote Extension programs and market Extension across Oregon and nationally.
• Attend training opportunities to build basic knowledge and consistent skills to use digital communications, marketing, and engagement technologies relevant to position duties.
• Complete the division’s civil rights training session(s).
• Report appropriate civil rights data from educational programming and outreach activities into the division’s reporting system for the internal civil rights review.
• Actively contributes to and upholds a workplace culture that is respectful, inclusive, safe, and collegial, fostering open and constructive communication and mutual respect in all interactions.
• Travel/driving is required to provide these Extension non-credit educational programming and services throughout assigned counties.

• Conduct applied research activities that support Extension programming as well as demonstration trials to develop or confirm management practices for field crop production in areas of specific need and clientele interest. Collaboration is expected with colleagues in other supporting disciplines such as weed sciences, entomology, soil sciences, and plant pathology.
• Evaluate and document applied research and Extension impacts of programs and communicate the results to identified audiences.
• Collaborate with professional colleagues, industry members, and field representatives to develop and implement applied research programs in field crops.
• Communicate applied research progress and results to relevant audiences using peer reviewed publications, professional meetings, commodity group presentations, Extension events and other digital communication and engagement tools and systems.
• Design or adapt a clear evaluation protocol to evaluate and report applied research program impacts.
• Individually and as part of teams, secure outside grants, and contracts and/or service fees to support and enhance position-appropriate educational and applied research programs and service activities. This academic faculty member is expected to meet all reporting requirements of the funding sources, department, college, and university.
• Keep abreast of, and interpret scientific, technological and industry developments and trends at state, regional, national, and international levels.

• Publications in peer‐reviewed journals which might encompass description and evaluation of novel community‐based professional practice or research application, program development and innovation, outcomes of innovative programs and/or services, definitive professional practice reviews, or case reports, among others.
• Authorship of Extension publications, local or regional “practice” publications, book chapters, other educational materials, and digital media if it is either peer reviewed before dissemination or if there is evidence of its adoption and use by peers.

• Invited presentations, poster and podium presentations, and published abstracts and/or proceedings at state, regional and national levels, provided that evidence of peer validation is provided.
• Documented impact due to local or regional adoption of improved practices, methods, or programs.
• Secured competitive grants and contracts appropriate for the scope and focus of the faculty member’s position.
• Named inventor of a protected intellectual property in the faculty member’s field.
• Recognition as a professional practitioner in community settings as demonstrated by
  • honorary degrees
  • awards recognizing community, professional and/or scientific achievements
  • fellowships in national professional and/or scientific organizations
  • requests to serve as a technical advisor to government agencies, industry, or professional groups

• Participating in the periodic review of published website content for accuracy, readability and relevancy
• Utilizing library and open source resources for cataloging, citing and archiving
• Tagging, curating, descriptive titles and other methods to ensure scholarship displays where and how web visitors may look for it
• Sharing with peers, partners and media to encourage links to it from other websites and media sources

• Including broad and diverse perspectives on the research team, particularly among co-principal investigators
• Emphasizing diversity to address broadening participation in grant proposals
• Writing articles and books that address issues of diversity/social justice
• Presenting conference papers on issues of diversity/social justice
• Increasing the diversity of students who serve as research assistants

• Be actively involved in regional and statewide Extension programs that promote engagement with communities across the state.
• Cooperate with agencies and organizations in the Willamette Valley and other relevant locations of the Pacific Northwest.
• Work with the Oregon Seed Certification Service on seed certification issues that arise in your assigned counties.
• Serve on college, departmental, and/or Extension committees. Maintain active membership and involvement in professional organizations.
• Attend training opportunities to build basic knowledge and consistent skills to use digital communications, marketing and engagement technologies relevant to position duties.

What You Will Need

• Master of Science degree in agronomy, crop science, soil science, plant protection or another discipline that addresses the duties of the position. Degree must be completed by application date.
• Strong background and experience in crop production.
• Demonstrated evidence of teaching, specifically non-credit education.
• Experience conducting applied research related to agriculture.
• Must have or be able to obtain an Oregon Department of Agriculture Pesticide Consultant License within six months of employment and maintain it throughout employment in this position.
• A commitment to collaborative and respectful learning and working environments that are safe, inclusive, and welcoming.
• Ability to incorporate multiple cultural perspectives in educational design and delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain collaborations that include individuals with a diversity of expertise, skills, and backgrounds.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to communicate successfully with broad and diverse audiences in a culturally responsible manner.
• General knowledge and ability to use computers, including proficiency with information technology, professional office software and collaborative work platforms.
• 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 work as a team member with other professionals
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and evidence of good time management skills.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Experience with Extension or other informal education delivery methods.
• Experience or training in modern precision agriculture tools and management techniques.
• Pest management (vertebrates, insects, weeds, or diseases) training or experience and familiarity with pesticide registration procedures.
• Practical applied research skills including the use of crop research equipment (e.g., weigh wagon, sprayer, fertilizer spreader, ATV, tractor).
• Experience applying agricultural pesticides and/or fertilizers.
• Experience with seed production or other field crops similar to those produced in the Willamette Valley.
• Experience with digital engagement strategies, including use of online content, multimedia, email campaigns, customer relationship management systems or marketing methods.
• Ability to conduct data analysis with statistical software (e.g., SAS, R, Statistix).
• Ability to secure external funding to support applied research and educational programs.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

• Extension teaching and applied research activities may take place outdoors and other settings such as field conditions, including inclement weather.
• Flexibility to perform work in a variety of office and work settings. Mornings, evenings and weekends may be required based on responsibilities, events and other non-credit educational programming needs.
• The position requires travel/driving to deliver non-credit educational programming and services throughout the assigned counties in the Western region, as necessary.

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