The Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology at Oregon State University is seeking an exceptional candidate to provide progressive, innovative administrative leadership as Department Head.

The primary mission of the Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology (EMT) is to increase understanding of the mechanisms and consequences of chemical uses through quality education, research, outreach, and service. The faculty leads diverse research programs collectively to understand the occurrence, fate, and effects of chemicals and agents on human health and the environment.  The department offers Ph.D. and M.Sc. degrees and an undergraduate minor in Toxicology. The department provides specialized training in Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, as well as Molecular and Cellular Toxicology. The collegial character of our faculty is demonstrated by extensive collaborative research and teaching.

This position of Department Head is a full-time, 12-month appointment, with reappointment at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences. The successful candidate will be appointed with indefinite tenure, 9-month, 1.0 FTE in the Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology. 

Design, develop, maintain, and/or carry out programs to ensure that all people have equal employment opportunities and equal program participation opportunities regardless of their race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, and disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran status. Oregon State University’s commitment to student success includes hiring, retaining, and developing diverse faculty to mentor and educate our undergraduate and graduate students from entry through graduation. Our Strategic Plan articulates the strategies critical to advancing and equalizing learner success. The College of Agricultural Sciences is likewise committed to the success of all learners accessed through its extension and outreach programs.  As part of your role in the college, there is an expectation that you embody and advance the principles and practices conveyed in the CAS CARE Commitment document.