Assistant Professor of Biology

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences at SWOSU seeks a qualified individual to serve as an Assistant Professor of Biology with an emphasis in Cell Biology. Primary teaching responsibilities include courses in Cell Biology, participation in one or more core Biology courses, and teaching within the candidate’s area of expertise. Additional responsibilities may include supporting pre-professional courses (Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, and Microbiology), as well as general education biology (Principles of Biology, Biological Concepts, and Current Issues in Biology). The candidate is expected to engage students in undergraduate research and work with colleagues to integrate research into the biology curriculum. Startup funds and research space are available. The candidate is expected to participate in department and university service. Our department values collegiality as we strive to provide an excellent and welcoming learning environment for students. Additional information about the department can be found at: https://www.swosu.edu/academics/degrees/biological-sciences-bs.php. The successful candidate will be responsible for: Teaching assignments referenced above, Maintaining weekly office hours appropriate to course load, Participating in early grade alert systems and assessing student outcomes, Departmental assessment, Student advisement and support of student activities, Continuing professional development, Scholarly activity in related area.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in the Biological Sciences
• Graduate coursework in cell biology
• Demonstrated research emphasis in cell biology
• Technological competence
• Experience in Canvas
• Working knowledge of the Colleague system

Nice To Haves

• Post-doctoral research experience
• Teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Teaching assignments referenced above
• Maintaining weekly office hours appropriate to course load
• Participating in early grade alert systems and assessing student outcomes
• Departmental assessment
• Student advisement and support of student activities
• Continuing professional development
• Scholarly activity in related area
• Engage students in undergraduate research
• Work with colleagues to integrate research into the biology curriculum
• Participate in department and university service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree