Director, Extension Fire Program & Practice Professor

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Tuition reduction

Job summary

Oregon State University invites applications for a full‑time Director of Extension Fire Program and Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice (Extension Specialist). The role blends academic and administrative duties across forest resources, fire science, and outreach.

The incumbent will lead program development, supervise faculty and staff, and collaborate with partners to advance wildfire resilience through education, research, and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams and programs in wildfire resilience or related fields.
• Ability to engage diverse stakeholders and communities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for staff; hire, train, evaluate, and mentor.
• Develop and evaluate education and outreach programs aligned with the mission.
• Build partnerships with state, tribal, and federal agencies and NGOs.
• Secure external funding to support program growth and statewide impact.
• Coordinate with Fire Program Manager for curriculum development and content.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team supervision

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master's degree in natural resources management, social sciences, or related fields

Job description

Oregon State University invites applications for a full‑time Director of Extension Fire Program and Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice (Extension Specialist). The role blends academic and administrative duties across forest resources, fire science, and outreach.

The incumbent will lead program development, supervise faculty and staff, and collaborate with partners to advance wildfire resilience through education, research, and community engagement.