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Instructor and Academic Advisor/Coordinator

Oregon State University

Instructor and Academic Advisor/Coordinator

Oregon State University

Department: Mathematics (SMT)

Appointment Type: Academic Faculty

Job Location: Corvallis

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

Job Summary:

The Department of Mathematics is seeking a combination position of an Instructor and an Academic Advisor/Coordinator. The incumbent will hold two appointments, a 0.65 FTE , fixed term, 9-month Instructor position, with reappointment at the discretion of the Department Head, and a 0.35 FTE , Academic Advisor/Coordinator, a 12-month, professional faculty position, reflecting duties in both academic and administrative areas.

Appointment at the Instructor rank is anticipated; however, appointment at a promoted rank may be considered depending upon the qualifications of the successful candidate.

This is a full-time position with a split role as an instructor and an academic advisor in the math department at OSU’s College of Science. This position supports the College of Science and its departments’ missions in general education of undergraduates and service to the public and the local and national professional communities. This position reports to the Department Head, who determines work assignments and annual contract renewal subject to satisfactory job performance and budget availability.

OSU has an institution-wide commitment to diversity, multiculturalism, and community. We actively engage in recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus environment. OSU strives to provide outstanding leadership opportunities for people interested in promoting and enhancing diversity, nurturing creativity and building community. All faculty members are responsible for helping to maintain and enhance OSU’s collaborative and inclusive community that strives for equity and equal opportunity.

The Instructor role primarily involves teaching and instructional activities. Instructors in the College of Science and the Department of Mathematics are expected to demonstrate effectiveness in teaching, advising, and other instructional activities. Instructors are expected to maintain high standards of collegiality, professional integrity, willingness to accept work assignments, and to demonstrate commitment to enhancing diversity and inclusivity in the department, the institution, and the profession.

The Academic Advisor/Coordinator will provide undergraduate students with advising toward retention and degree/qualification completion. These advising efforts may include orientation/supporting student transitions, academic success strategies, goal identification, course and experiential learning planning, and career considerations for Oregon State University’s diverse population of students. The Academic Advisor/Coordinator takes on some level of program and/or initiative coordination as part of their responsibilities.

The advisor monitors student progress and engages the student in conversation around strategies and resources to enhance their academic experience and work to resolve experienced difficulties. The advisor works as part of a team to achieve established goals in collaboration with representatives of campus services and community partners as appropriate, and they communicate with other University units regarding undergraduate academic requirements. The advisor may participate in various University, College, and unit-sponsored orientations and events, may also participate in prospective student visits and recruiting events, and engages in professional development activities for advisors. The advisor also works with student information systems and various data files and sources and prepares a wide variety of reports using multiple tools. The advisor keeps abreast of University and College policies, procedures, rules, and regulations to assist students in meeting academic requirements. In addition to direct academic advising, advisors may support other areas such as assessment, career exploration, early warning/proactive interventions, international student advising, connection to university resources, and working with students in academic difficulty. The Academic Advisor/Coordinator coordinates and supports academic programs and special projects as assigned. All advisor positions support the primary mission of the University, the academic units, and academic services.

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 https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources 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 https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee 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 https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

Instruction Duties: A. Teaching and Other Instructional Activities (70% of effort) B. Student Success Related Activities (20% of effort) C. Service, Professional Development, and Other Duties (10% of effort)

Advising Duties: A. Academic Advising (70% of effort) B. Programming/Function/Initiative Coordination (20% of effort) C. Other Duties as Assigned (10% of effort)

What You Will Need

Minimum Qualifications for Instructor:

• Masters in Mathematics, or related field, by start date

• Teaching experience at the college or university level.

• Commitment to open-mindedness for diverse ideas, including those different from one’s own, and to free inquiry based on evidence and criticism.

Minimum Qualifications for Academic Advisor:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

• Two or more years of professional employment experience in a higher education setting with demonstrated evidence of experience with advising, counseling, or mentoring individuals, or two or more years of demonstrated full-time related experience advising, counseling, or mentoring individuals in other settings (i.e., K-12 environments, non-profits, etc.)

• Professional experience assisting diverse populations and/or diverse learners, such as non-traditional, online, international students, and/or groups historically underrepresented in higher education.

• Ability to communicate effectively in front of large groups and to provide presentations, workshops, and outreach programs.

• Outstanding demonstrated oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of audiences (i.e., students, staff, faculty and administrators).

• Demonstrated computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar tools.

• This position requires a clear and unambiguous commitment to compliance of all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA ) regulations for Division 1 (FBS ) universities.

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

Preferred Qualifications for Instructor:

• PhD in Mathematics, or related field

• At least three years of full-time university or college level teaching experience.

• Demonstrated record of professional development as an educator.

Preferred Qualifications for Advisor:

• Two or more years of full-time professional employment experience in a higher education, student services setting.

• Demonstrated experience coordinating or managing programs, projects, or initiatives.

• Knowledge and application of retention practices, student development theory, and/or proactive advising strategies.

• Experience with student information and/or customer relationship management systems (e.g. Degreeworks, Banner, Peoplesoft, Slate, Salesforce, Navigate, etc.)

• Educational background or experience related to the discipline(s) to be advised.

• Experience or skills related to the program/function/initiatives that this position leads related field, or an advising unit related field.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Typical business hours. Hybrid work is possible with approval.

Special Instructions to Applicants

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

1) A resume/CV;

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position;

3) A statement of teaching; and

4) A response to the following prompt (uploaded as Other Document 1):

• Please describe your experience and interest in the advising of undergraduate mathematics students.

Letters of Reference are required for this position. When applying, you will be asked to provide the email address and telephone number for three referees who will be sent a secure quicklink that will allow them to upload the requested letters of reference on your behalf.

For additional information please contact:

Deanne Murray

deanne.murray@oregonstate.edu

541-737-5135

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 https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks website including the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/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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