(Name-mce) ListServ Job Position-- Director, Women's Advancement & Gender Corvallis OR

[Anselmo Villanueva]

Oregon State University invites applications and nominations for the
Director of Women's Advancement and Gender Equity. This position is a
12-month, full-time (1.0 FTE), fixed-term appointment.  The Director reports
directly to, and reappointments will be at the discretion of, the Provost
and President. Salary is competitive, and the benefits package includes
several options for health/dental/life insurance, retirement, and a new
program of reduced tuition for dependents. Affiliation with an appropriate
academic or tenure home may be possible.

POSITION OVERVIEW & QUALIFICATIONS

The Director serves as a leader and change agent for gender equality; the
advancement of women faculty, staff, and students; and the rights of other
marginalized peoples at Oregon State University. This includes, but is not
limited to, monitoring University policies, procedures, and practices, as
well as their impacts related to women's issues and gender equity, and in
collaboration with OSU administration and units, designing and implementing
best practices for creating an environment that provides equal access and
affirmation of women. In particular, the Director:

*       works collaboratively with the President, Provost, colleges, and
administrative units throughout the university on women's issues and policy
initiatives; works with the Cabinet, Provost's Council, Faculty Senate,
Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity, President's Commission
on the Status of Women, collective bargaining units, Associated Students of
OSU, and other organizations as appropriate
*       supports OSU's goals with specific emphasis on diversity and social
justice, and works with the Director of Community and Diversity, Deans, and
department-level administrators vis-à-vis Diversity Action Plans and other
administrative process improvements
*       ensures institutional assessment of gender parity, campus
climate/culture, salary equity and professional development, and researches
factors affecting retention of women; prepares recommendations and
collaborative action plans to address assessment findings
*       identifies opportunities to improve the environment for women
leading to improved recruitment and retention on all levels
*       identifies, initiates, supports, and assesses professional
development, training, and leadership opportunities for women faculty and
staff throughout the University
*       builds partnerships with university, community, and national leaders
and organizations
*       serves on various university committees and task forces as
appropriate

Qualified candidates will possess a doctoral degree or exceptional
combination of advanced education and relevant accomplishments, and have
demonstrated:

*       expertise in gender issues and the intersection of gender with other
identity backgrounds
*       leadership success
*       a strong record as an agent of institutional or organizational
change
*       advocacy for marginalized groups
*       commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity and community
*       superior interpersonal and communication skills; ability to foster
collaboration and work collegially; ability to inspire others to high levels
of performance
*       program assessment experience
*       knowledge, and demonstrated skill in applying that knowledge, of the
interrelatedness of gender with other identities

It is preferred that candidates have higher education experience, including
demonstrated leadership in higher education change initiatives.

UNIVERSITY & COMMUNITY

OSU is one of only two American universities to hold the Land-, Sea-, Sun-
and Space-Grant designations and is the only Oregon institution recognized
for its "very high research activity" (RU/VH) by the Carnegie Foundation for
the Advancement of Teaching.  OSU is comprised of 11 academic colleges with
strengths in natural resources, earth dynamics and sustainability, life
sciences, entrepreneurship and the arts and sciences.  OSU has facilities
and/or programs in every county in the state, including 12 regional
experiment stations, 49 county extension offices, a branch campus in Bend, a
major marine science center in Newport, and a range of programs and
facilities in Portland.  OSU is Oregon's largest public research university,
conducting more than 60 percent of the research funded throughout the
state's university system.

OSU is located in Corvallis, a community of 53,000 people situated in the
Willamette Valley between Portland and Eugene. Ocean beaches, lakes, rivers,
forests, high desert, the rugged Cascade and Coast Ranges, and the urban
amenities of the Portland metropolitan area are all within a 100 mile drive
of Corvallis. Approximately 15,700 undergraduate and 3,400 graduate students
are enrolled at OSU, including 2,600 U.S. students of color and 950
international students.

The university has an institution-wide commitment to diversity,
multiculturalism and community. We actively engage in recruiting and
retaining a diverse workforce and student body that include members of
historically underrepresented groups. We strive to build and sustain a
welcoming and supportive campus environment. OSU provides outstanding
leadership opportunities for people interested in promoting and enhancing
diversity, nurturing creativity and building community.

OSU Strategic Plan

http://oregonstate.edu/leadership/strategicplan/ <
http://oregonstate.edu/leadership/strategicplan/>

Visitor Information

Find out more <http://oregonstate.edu/visitors/>  about Oregon State
University, Corvallis and Oregon by visiting
http://oregonstate.edu/visitors/ <http://oregonstate.edu/visitors/>

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must include 1) a letter of interest, including a statement of
philosophy or vision for the Director's role, and addressing the
qualifications for this position; 2) a current CV; and 3) contact
information for five current references, including their name, title,
address, phone number and e-mail address. Strict confidentiality will be
maintained, and references will not be contacted without permission.

Materials should be submitted by January 12, 2007 to receive full
consideration. To apply, please visit http://oregonstate.edu/jobs.  Questions
may be directed to Gigi Bruce, Special Assistant to the Provost, 620 Kerr
Administration Bldg., Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331;
gigi.bruce at oregonstate.edu <mailto:gigi.bruce at oregonstate.edu> . The search
committee is chaired by Dr. Leslie Burns, Chair of the Department of Design
and Human Environment, leslie.burns at oregonstate.edu.

Oregon State University is an AA/EO employer.


Gigi Bruce
Special Assistant to the Provost
Oregon State University
O 541.737.8414
F 541.737.3033
C 541.230.0873
gigi.bruce at oregonstate.edu
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