Assistant Professor of Biology
- Tahlequah, OK
- Permanent
- Full-time
seeking a biologist specializing in evolutionary parasitology for a tenure-track position at the
rank of Assistant Professor or higher. NSU is a predominantly undergraduate university of
approximately 6,000 students. The main campus is located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma with branch
campuses in Broken Arrow and Muskogee. The Department of Biological Sciences within the
Gregg Wadley College of Science and Health Professions features modern facilities housed in
the recently constructed and well-equipped science complexes in both Tahlequah and Broken
Arrow. Northeastern State University traces its roots back to the founding of the original
Cherokee National Female Seminary in 1851, establishing NSU as a leader in education in
Oklahoma. The City of Tahlequah, located in the foothills of the picturesque Ozark Mountains in
eastern Oklahoma, remains the capital of the Cherokee Nation. The Broken Arrow campus is
located approximately 50 miles from the Tahlequah campus and is noted as a modern center of
higher education in the Tulsa metro area.RESPONSIBILITIES1. The successful candidate will teach courses in the biology programs including Animal
Parasitology, Animal Systematics (preference for birds and/or herps, but any group of
animals is welcome), Evolution, and may include courses in Animal Biology,
introductory level biology lectures and labs, non-majors biology, and upper-level elective
offerings in Biology, depending on the successful candidate's area of expertise. Teaching
assignments may include both day and evening classes, teaching on multiple campuses,
distance learning classes, and online or blended formats. While this position will be based
on the Tahlequah campus, teaching responsibilities may extend to other NSU campuses
as needed.
2. Be engaged in scholarly activities, which may include an externally funded research
program that involves undergraduate students.
3. Advise students.
4. Serve on department, college, and university committees.
5. Possible participation in community outreach opportunities.
6. Perform other service duties typically associated with university faculty.ExperienceDemonstrated excellence in facilitating learning through teaching at the undergraduate level.
Publication record in the field of expertise.
Capacity to develop a student-centered research program in the candidate's area of expertise.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability and desire to mentor and teach students from diverse cultural, ethnic, educational, and
economic backgrounds.Educational requirementsPh.D. in biology, ecology, evolution, or related field at the time of hire. ABDs considered.
Doctorate required for tenure track and rank of assistant professor.
Required documents
1. Curriculum vitae
2. Cover letter
3. Teaching Philosophy - limited to 3 pages
4. Research Philosophy - limited to 3 pages
5. Transcripts for the highest degree earned
6. Three referencesTranscripts may be scanned, saved, and uploaded. An official/certified transcript from all
institutions is required upon employment.Projected hire date: January 1, 2026
Applications are accepted until: September 12, 2025
NOTE: Posting will close to applicants at 11:59 CST, on the above date. An application cannot
be changed after it has been submitted.