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What We Do
The Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences (FWCS) is housed in the College of Agricultural Sciences at Oregon State University. For over 85 years, FWCS has been teaching students to think critically about the problems our planet and ecosystems are facing while we conduct impactful research related to wild animals, their habitats, and human-ecological systems. We actively promote science-based conservation solutions and sustainable management practices, engaging with federal and state agencies, landowners, fisheries, Tribes, and many other partners. Our work increasingly integrates biological, physical, and social sciences, and we share our studies widely through public engagement and service to management agencies.
Who We Are
FWCS is composed of approximately 300 staff, including academic faculty, research assistants, classified staff, graduate students, and temporary staff. Over $8 million of externally funded grants and contracts are received each year in support of science focused on basic ecological research, conservation, and sustainable use of fish and wildlife and their habitats. The Department is the largest in the College of Agricultural Sciences, with over 40 professors and 1200 students in 8 degree and certificate programs, including one Bachelor of Science degree, five graduate degrees, and two graduate certificates. We are a vibrant department that promotes a supportive atmosphere for all students and employees.
Department Head
Professional Faculty
Applications are invited for a 12-month, 1.0 FTE fixed-term professional faculty for Department Head (approximately 60% administration, 20% teaching or research and scholarship, 10% donor and alumni relations, 10% service and professional development). This appointment includes a faculty role with indefinite tenure at the rank of Professor. The Department Head provides overall administrative leadership for FWCS in all its functions. The individual leads a highly productive, multifaceted department with interdisciplinary research programs in applied and basic sciences, on-campus and online undergraduate and graduate degree and certification programs, and public engagement. The Department Head oversees more than 35 faculty (including Extension), 80 courtesy faculty (including USGS cooperative faculty), 130 graduate research/teaching assistants, 14 instructors, and 12 administrative personnel. They also manage over $10 million in annual research expenditures, and oversee three off-campus sites. Applications must be submitted through the website button below.
Review of applications will begin on January 27, 2025.
Questions can be directed to the search chair, Dr. Carol Lorenzen.
Assistant/Associate Professor: Marine Mammal Biologist
Tenure Track
This position integrates the university’s research, education, and outreach mission by: providing statewide, national, and international expertise on marine mammals; conducting research in the context of basic and applied science; teaching within undergraduate and graduate programs of the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences (and, potentially, other departments); raising funds to support research in response to needs identified through peer scientist meetings, funding solicitations, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, conferences, workshops, and/or citizen input; and participating in donor development (as requested by the Director) to ensure the future success of the university’s Marine Mammal Institute. OSU is an AA/EOE/Vets/Disabled.
Full consideration date: January 3, 2025, Closes January 18, 2025
Questions can be directed to the search chair, Lisa Ballance.
Total Rewards Package
Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package 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.