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Department College of Engineering (ENG)

Position Title Associate Professor/Professor/ Administrator 1-Ranked Dir

Job Title Pacific Marine Energy Center Director and Associate/Full Professor

Appointment Type Academic Faculty

Job Location Corvallis

Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary

The College of Engineering invites applications for a combined position as Pacific Marine Energy Center Director and Associate or Full Professor.

The selected candidate will hold two appointments, a 0.50 FTE professional faculty position as the Pacific Marine Energy Center Director, appointed on a 12-month basis, and the academic faculty portion of the position will be a 0.50 FTE tenure track/tenured position as Associate Professor/Professor in the College of Engineering ( COE ), which will be appointed on a 9-month basis. Should the incumbent no longer hold the Executive Director position, they are entitled to resume the Associate Professor/Professor appointment at 1.00 FTE , 9-month appointment basis.

Any hiring at the rank of Associate Professor/Professor with indefinite tenure will be subject to a successful out-of-cycle tenure review process:https://academicaffairs.oregonstate.edu/resources-policies-legislation/policies-and-resources/promotion-and-tenure-guidelines/out-cycle.

The Pacific Marine Energy Center ( PMEC ) is a research consortium between OSU , the University of Washington (UW), and the University of Alaska Fairbanks ( UAF ) that was established in 2008 through competitive funding from the U.S. Department of Energy ( DOE ). It has since expanded to include over $50M in research funding and over $240M for testing and affiliated test facilities through support from the Department of Energy, the U.S. Department of Defense, the National Science Foundation, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, state agencies, and private corporations. PMEC’s mission is to connect people to the power of the ocean by responsibly advancing marine energy by expanding scientific understanding, engaging stakeholders, and educating students. This includes closing key gaps in scientific understanding, informing regulatory and policy decisions, and facilitating commercialization. At OSU , PMEC includes over 20 affiliate faculty members and has a focus on student growth and development. PMEC works closely with a variety of stakeholders, including marine energy device developers, community members, ocean users, federal and state regulators, and government officials.

The PMEC Director at OSU will work with the other PMEC co-Directors at UW and UAF , and the Directors of PacWave, the O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory, the Gaulke Center for Marine Innovation and Technology, and the Wallace Energy Systems and Renewables Facility ( WESRF ) to lead the program with a clear vision, work effectively with university faculty, administration, and a broad range of external stakeholders to stimulate interdisciplinary research, teaching, and outreach efforts. The PMEC Director at OSU will need to communicate effectively with federal funding agencies and federal and state legislators and staffs and have strong team-building skills. The Director will help maintain PMEC’s leadership status in marine energy research, development, and testing, continue to expand and diversify PMEC’s research capabilities and funding sources, and encourage marine energy industries to partner with PMEC . The PMEC Director reports to the Associate Dean for Research in the College of Engineering.

Upon appointment to the faculty, rank will be determined commensurate with qualifications. The position incumbent will demonstrate capability for building a thriving research program by obtaining federal and industry funding for work that complements existing expertise within COE , utilizes OSU’ facilities and laboratories, and supports the efforts of the Pacific Marine Energy Center. They must also demonstrate passion for and excellence in teaching, with a strong commitment to promoting inclusion and equity for learners from diverse groups. They will be expected to be able to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in their area(s) of expertise in different modalities as required.

The OSU College of Engineering consists of five multidisciplinary schools. They are the Schools of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering; Civil and Construction Engineering; Electrical Engineering and Computer Science; Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering; and Nuclear Science and Engineering. The tenure line associated with the Director will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor and will lie in the School that best matches the incumbent’s area of expertise. Partial appointments in other academic units are also possible. The Oregon State College of Engineering has committed to being a national model of inclusivity and collaboration. We strive to develop a community of faculty, students, and staff that is inclusive, collaborative, diverse, and centered on student success. COE ranks high nationally (currently 3rd among land grant institutions) in terms of the percentage of faculty that identify as female.

OSU has just launched its new strategic plan – Prosperity Widely Shared. Central to this plan is a significant expansion of its research enterprise and broadening its ‘distinction in collaborative, team-based and solutions-oriented work.’ Important components of OSU’s strategic plan and its capabilities are cutting-edge research, innovation, and engineering facilities. For example, OSU is currently constructing the Jen-Hsun and Lori Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex ( HCIC ), a state-of-the-art, team-based transdisciplinary research and teaching center. As part of the HCIC , OSU will also soon take ownership of a $25M NVIDIA super-computer, which will be a university-wide resource for computational research.

OSU is in Corvallis, OR with approximately 35,000 students enrolled. The College of Engineering is the largest college, with approximately 10,000 students. OSU is situated on a beautiful 400-acre campus. Corvallis is a community of 60,000 people in the Willamette Valley between Portland and Eugene and is an idyllic college town. It has been rated one of America’s most livable small cities for its classic structures, tree-lined streets, and Willamette River frontage. Corvallis has been recognized as one of the best college towns, one of the top ten places to live, having the highest Peace Corps volunteers per capita, the most green buildings per capita, and was ranked #1 in patents per capita. Located about 90 miles south of Portland, a major urban area with an international airport and thriving industry, and about 40 miles from the state capitol in Salem, Corvallis sits in the middle of Oregon’s finest recreational and scenic areas; ocean beaches, lakes, rivers, forests, high desert, and the rugged Cascade and Coast mountain ranges are all within a short driving distance.

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

•7cultural resource centers (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 acomprehensive benefits package (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.

Oregon State University is deeply committed to the principles of a Health Promoting University. This commitment drives a collaborative approach across OSU’s safety and well-being programs, reducing silos and coordinating efforts to enhance employee safety and well-being. By prioritizing resources that support the health of both employees and students, OSU fosters a culture of care and a healthier campus environment where everyone can thrive.

Future and current OSU employees can use theBenefits Calculator (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator) to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

35% PMEC Management and Strategic Research Planning and Management

• Execute and keep current the strategic plan through setting research goals and objectives, as part of the PMEC leadership.

• Represent and promote PMEC to diverse audiences, including the coastal, scientific, and policy communities locally, nationally, and internationally.

• Pursue growth of the research enterprise of PMEC through diverse extramural funding sources.

• Coordinate and build relationships with scientific communities, state and federal agencies, public and private organizations such as Oregon Sea Grant, Pacific Ocean Energy Trust, fishing communities, environmental groups, the public, and the wave energy industry.

• Foster and nurture communication and collaboration among principal investigators, recruit new junior faculty, and create opportunities for interaction among PMEC faculty.

• Oversee report generation & dissemination on center-wide research projects.

• Work with the O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory Director, the Director of the Gaulke Center, the Wallace Energy Systems and Renewables Facility Director, and PacWave Director and Principal Investigators to identify opportunities for research projects and funding for which OSU is uniquely positioned to compete for.

• Maintain literacy and status of PMEC research programs across engineering, social science, environmental, and policy realms.

10% Supervision

• Supervise PMEC professional staff, undergraduate student workers, and support student teams in marine energy related fields

10% Service

• Support federal and state agencies, stakeholder groups, funding bodies, and related organizations to develop programs which highlight and support the responsible development of marine energy.

• Service to the School, College, and/or University. Participate in regional and national professional service activities.

25% Teaching and Related Duties

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in area(s) of expertise.

• Promote equitable learning outcomes among learners of diverse and underrepresented identity groups.

20% Research and Scholarly Activities

• Research, scholarship, mentoring students and management of multidisciplinary research programs.

What You Will Need

Minimum Requirements for the PMEC Director

• Ph.D. in a field relevant to marine renewable energy.

• Demonstrated experience and proven success in leading collaborative, interdisciplinary research.

• Achievement in scholarship and creative activity that establishes the individual as a significant contributor to the marine energy field, with potential for distinction.

• Proven record of successfully securing competitive funding for marine energy relevant work at the federal/national level.

• Demonstrated ability to establish effective relationships across disciplinary boundaries.

• Demonstrated experience working effectively with partners, for example, government agencies, representatives of research institutions, entrepreneurs, or industry.

• Demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing inclusive excellence

• Supervisory experience.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Minimum/Required Qualifications for all ranks (Associate or Full Professor):

• Ph.D. in a field relevant to marine renewable energy.

• Distinction in scholarship, as evident in wide recognition and significant contributions in the candidate’s field.

• Demonstrated achievement in teaching and mentoring.

• Demonstrated experience leading collaborative research.

• Demonstrated ability of successfully securing competitive funding from diverse entities.

• Demonstrated commitment to educational equity in a multicultural setting and a commitment to advancing the participation of diverse groups and supporting diverse perspectives.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• For candidates seeking to be hired at, the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, they should meet the OSU teaching, advising, research and service criteria for appointment at the desired rank (see the OSU Faculty Handbook for details). OSU will consider previous years of experience at other, similar institutions towards timelines for rank or tenure promotions.

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

• Experience working with or obtaining funding from the U.S. Department of Energy.

• Distinction in scholarship, as evident in the applicant’s wide recognition and significant contributions to the field of marine energy.

• Successful management of funding from diverse entities.

• Experience in the numerical and experimental testing of wave energy technologies

• Experience working effectively with university administration.

Preferred Qualifications for all ranks (Associate or Full Professor):

• Current or future research topic(s) that is/are aligned with the university strategic plan, Prosperity Widely Shared

• Research topic with strong potential for sustained and substantial external funding

• Demonstrated ability to establish effective relationships with university faculty.

• Demonstrated experience in numerical and/or experimental testing of marine energy devices.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

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 $160,000-$210,000

Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position\_descriptions/174872

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position\_descriptions/51795

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P09585UF

Number of Vacancies 1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 04/01/2026

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date 12/02/2025

Full Consideration Date 01/04/2026

Closing Date 02/01/2026

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 January 04, 2026.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 Curriculum Vitae

2) A Cover Letter; In your cover letter, please describe how you are uniquely qualified for this position, and what specifically appeals to you about joining our campus community.

3) In a separate document share with the committee, If you were to fill the position, describe your approach to the leadership and management of multidisciplinary teams. (upload as Other Document 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.

Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For additional information please contact:

Janet Knudson

[email protected]

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 ourBackground Checks (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks) website including thefor candidates (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 [email protected].

Supplemental Questions

Read More at: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/175072

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.