ASSISTANT PROFESSOR – BIOLOGY EDUCATION
The Department of Integrative Biology at Oklahoma State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Biology Education. We seek an individual who will participate in the department’s pursuit of excellence in post-secondary education through scholarly activity and practice.
This individual will coordinate activities and curriculum among introductory courses and contribute to ongoing efforts to assess effectiveness of instruction. The selected applicant will be expected to secure external funding, which may be in areas of instructional transformation and undergraduate programs aimed at the success of students in STEM courses. Applicants should have a Ph.D. and a record of excellence in research and scholarship.
The Department of Integrative Biology comprises 27 faculty, numerous active adjunct and emeritus members, 70 graduate students, and 1000 undergraduates majoring in biology, zoology, and physiology. The majority of these undergraduates are in pre-health or pre-veterinary options. Members of the department strive to broaden participation and promote a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. Teaching loads generally include one graduate or undergraduate course per semester. For more information about our department, please see our website (https://integrativebiology.okstate.edu).
Oklahoma State University is a Carnegie Tier 1 research university with excellent facilities for research and instruction, including a high-performance computing center. Because of its mid-continent location that spans a broad expanse of habitats, from deciduous forest to semi-arid grasslands, Oklahoma offers a rich tapestry of prairie and forest ecosystems that support an exceptional level of biodiversity. The University is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, rated the friendliest college town in America. The town offers an exceptionally high quality of life—a thriving college community with a low cost of living.
Stillwater is well served by a local airport, providing convenient worldwide connections through Dallas-Fort Worth. Two major metropolitan areas (Tulsa and Oklahoma City) offer numerous shopping, dining, and cultural activities within a short drive from Stillwater.
To apply, please submit the following items via Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/132543): cover letter; curriculum vita; separate research and teaching statements; and contact information for three professional references. Applicants should provide evidence of their skills in Science Education and Pedagogy in their teaching statement, which may include designing curriculum, implementing evidence-based instructional practices, and assessing effective teaching. Part of the teaching and research statements should also address how the applicant plans to reduce barriers and improve opportunities for all. Application review will begin November 6, 2023, with employment starting August 1, 2024, or as negotiated.
Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit https:///eeo.okstate.edu.
