https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/142180
This Assistant Professor of Practice and Oregon Sea Grant Extension Specialist in Human Dimensions of Coastal Systems position is with Oregon Sea Grant (OSG) (https://seagrant.oregonstate.edu) and Oregon State University Extension Service (https://extension.oregonstate.edu). It has a statewide assignment with a focus on Oregon’s coastal counties and is based in Corvallis, OR. This is a fixed-term Assistant Professor of Practice position and reports to the OSG Associate Director of Extension and Engagement.
This Assistant Professor of Practice position in Human Dimensions of Coastal Systems contributes to the missions of Oregon Sea Grant, OSU Extension Service, and Oregon State University. The programmatic home for this position is Oregon Sea Grant. The academic home (i.e., department) for this position will be determined within one year of the start date. This choice of academic home is a collaborative decision between Sea Grant, the faculty member and the selected department and is intended to connect the position with an appropriate and supportive academic affiliation. This position is fully funded at 1.0 FTE for the first two years and is funded at 0.75 FTE thereafter with an additional 0.25 FTE of funding contingent on securing grants or other non-Extension, non-Oregon Sea Grant (NOAA omnibus grant) sources of funding. This is a ranked position with promotional opportunities.
The purpose of the position is to apply social science and community-centered methods, concepts, and approaches to coastal and marine planning, management, and policy. This faculty member connects university researchers and coastal decision makers in an ongoing educational process to better understand the human dimensions of coastal systems and respond to timely issues facing Coastal Oregon. This faculty member also engages with local communities and practitioners to enhance understanding of how social, cultural, and historical factors influence perceptions, preferences, and understanding of a range of issues. Such issues could include climate adaptation, coastal resilience, marine energy, fisheries, conservation, or others relevant to Oregon’s coastal communities and the Tribal Nations of Oregon’s coastal zone as identified in the Oregon Sea Grant Strategic Plan (2024-2027) [https://seagrant.oregonstate.edu/about/strategic-plan]. The individual filling this position could bring expertise from one or more social science disciplines (or interdisciplinary ones). The individual should have experience with a variety of social science tools and methods.
This position has leadership responsibilities for facilitation, development, execution, coordination, and evaluation of education and research projects related to human dimensions of coastal systems. This position will work with interested parties to understand their needs and assist in co-development of solutions through consultation and cooperation, supporting civic readiness, and serving as a liaison among various audiences.
Active and effective communication with staff and interested parties is critical to the success of this position. This position will travel to and from meetings throughout the state with occasional out-of-state travel for projects and training.
Additional reference websites for applicants to review related to OSG Social Science: https://seagrant.oregonstate.edu/outreach-and-engagement/human-dimensions
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