The Northwest Oklahoma State University Department of Natural Science invites applications for an on-site, full-time, tenure-track assistant/associate professor of biology to begin in January 2025 at our main campus in Alva, OK. Candidates need to be effective in teaching life science for non-science majors and ecology for majors. Preference will be given to candidates that can teach upper-level plant biology coursework such as botany, plant systematics, wildlife conservation techniques, plant physiology, biology seminar/capstone and additional courses in their field of expertise. Responsibilities of this position include overseeing and managing the NWOSU Herbarium, engaging university committee, advising undergraduate biology majors, and optional supporting of undergraduate research activities.
The ability to teach student populations with diverse educational backgrounds is ideal, as are openness to, and experience in, use of technology for online/remote course delivery. The position will benefit from and strengthen existing collaborations between the biology, chemistry, and physics faculty in our tightly knit department; existing professional degree collaborations with other institutions; cooperation with the university’s accredited teacher education and nursing programs; and participation in campus organizations such as the student Biology Club.
Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications include a PhD from an accredited institution in biology, a demonstrated record of teaching, and pre-professional student advising. ABD will be considered at the rank of instructor, with hiring contingent upon a degree completion plan presented at the time of interview.
In addition to the qualifications listed above, candidates who have secondary biology education teaching credentials are also encouraged to apply.
Salary and rank will be contingent upon experience.
Closing Date:
Applications received on or before October 18th, 2024 will receive priority consideration, although the search will remain open until the position is filled.
Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae that includes contact information for at least three professional references, teaching statement, NWOSU application for faculty (https://www.nwosu.edu/uploads//exempt-employee-app-fillable.pdf), and academic transcripts. (Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for application; official transcripts will be required before appointment.)
Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are encouraged to apply. Only applicants who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age religion, handicap or status as a veteran in its employment policies or procedures.
Send Information to:
(electronic submissions preferred)
Dr. Steven Maier, Dean of Faculty
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
709 Oklahoma Blvd.
Alva, OK 73717
Email: sjmaier@nwosu.edu
