Job Description

Job Summary
This is an Internal Employment Opportunity.

The School of Nuclear Science and Engineering is seeking a School Head. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

The School of Nuclear Science and Engineering (NSE), is nationally recognized for its impacts in nuclear science and engineering, education, research, and service. NSE is home to vibrant undergraduate and graduate programs, a highly engaged faculty, and a growing student population drawn by the school’s reputation for rigor, relevance, and real-world impact. Faculty in NSE are leaders in reactor physics, radiation transport, thermal hydraulics, radiation detection and dosimetry, nuclear security and nonproliferation, fuel cycle analysis, radiochemistry, radioecology, and advanced materials for nuclear applications. Collaboration across disciplines, institutions, and sectors is a defining characteristic of the school’s culture.

NSE is experiencing sustained growth in research activity and visibility, with externally funded research increasing rapidly in recent years and demonstrated alignment with interdisciplinary priorities across the College of Engineering (COE), and the university. NSE faculty are deeply engaged in collaborative efforts in nuclear materials science, robotics-enabled nuclear applications, advanced manufacturing, and national security–focused research. The school maintains long-standing, trusted partnerships with national laboratories and industrial partners. These relationships provide exceptional opportunities for NSE faculty and students, and position NSE at the center of national and international conversations about the future of nuclear energy, safety, and security.

Within Oregon State University, NSE plays a critical role through its strong connections to the OSU Radiation Center, interdisciplinary materials science programs, and other research centers and institutes. Faculty are also actively engaged with influential professional and international organizations, including the American National Standards Institute, the American Nuclear Society, the Health Physics Society, the Electric Power Research Institute, the International Atomic Energy Agency, the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, and the Nuclear Energy Agency. This broad engagement underscores the school’s global reach and practical impact.

The Head of NSE will build upon a strong foundation and lead a highly collaborative faculty during a period of continued growth and national relevance for the nuclear field and its context in the broader energy landscape. Working in close partnership with the school, college and university leadership, the Head will help shape the school’s strategic direction, strengthen its research and educational missions, foster an inclusive and supportive community, and further elevate NSE’s visibility and impact.

Oregon State University is committed to excellence, equity, and inclusion, and seeks leadership that reflects and advances these values and that supports student success and faculty achievement.
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

• 7 cultural resource centers 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 a comprehensive benefits package 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.


2025 Best Place for Working Parents® Designation!


Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities
30% Strategic Leadership of the School & Collaboration with College Leaders
Influence and implement NSE and COE strategic plans that result in excellent academic and research programs.
Implement and support mentorship and training programs to lead junior faculty to success and serve as a role model for others in the pursuit of academic and professional excellence.
Work collaboratively to grow research programs and maximize their impact.
Engender a culture of excellence, cooperation, respect, and responsibility.
Collaborate with stakeholders, the school , and COE and university leadership to advance the vision and goals of the school, college and university.

20% Management of School Operations
Manage financial resources to achieve NSE, COE, and university goals.
Maintain compliance with university and ABET accreditation requirements.
Develop and sustain appropriate structures for management, consultation, decision-making and communication with faculty, staff, and students.
Manage physical resources, including offices and laboratory spaces and other physical assets needed to deliver programs.

20% External Relations & Collaboration with OSU Foundation
Build and maintain relationships between NSE programs and industry partners, government agencies, alumni, and other stakeholders.
Collaborate with the COE leadership team and the NSE Industry Advisory board to review NSE programs and to guide school strategic planning and program support
Work with the OSU Foundation to secure funding for faculty, staff, and students and to maintain and improve facilities

10% Teaching and Research
Continue to develop one´s position as a leading academic researcher
Ensure the highest levels of quality, integrity and ethics in all activities
Foster a dynamic and forward-looking research environment for faculty, staff and students.
Retain connections with teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels

10% Supervisory
Supervise school personnel including the development and implementation of professional development plans.