Biology - Full-Time, Non-Tenure Track Assistant Professor

University of Central Oklahoma; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, OK is seeking an Assistant Professor of Biology to join the College of Mathematics and Science. The position emphasizes excellence in teaching and collaboration within a student-centered research environment.

Responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate physiology courses, supervision of student research, and service to the department, college, and university.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biology or related field required; Ph.D. must be completed by June 2027.
• Demonstrable oral and written communication skills required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other faculty and staff.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate physiology courses, majors and nonmajors biology courses.
• Engage in student-centered research and scholarly activities.
• Provide service to the department, college, and university.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Collaborative work

Education

Ph.D. in Biology or related field

ABD considered

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Edmond, OK 73034

Position Type: Faculty

Job Category: OTRS Classified

Description

Position Overview:

Duties include teaching day/evening classes, graduate/undergraduatecourses, scholarly activities, and service to the department,college, and university.

College/Department Overview:

The College of Mathematics and Science currently has 127 full-timeand over 70 part-time faculty in 5 academic departments and theSchools of Engineering and Nursing. The College serves more than3,300 undergraduate students in 30 majors and provides graduateprograms in Biology, Computer Science, Data Science, Cybersecurity,Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Applied MathematicalScience, Engineering, Computational Science, and Nursing.Accreditation/Certification is held by ABET, the Commission onCollegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the American Board of FuneralService Education, and the American Chemical Society. UCO is aninstitutional member of the Council on Undergraduate Research. Forfurther information see our website athttp://www.uco.edu/cms.

Department Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

The Biology Department has a strong commitment to undergraduate andgraduate education through transformative learning and research.The department is seeking an Assistant Professor in Biology who iscommitted to excellence in teaching and collaborativestudent-centered research. Primary areas of teaching responsibilityinclude undergraduate and graduate physiology courses, majors andnonmajors introductory biology courses, and other courses asneeded. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching andresearch expertise in ichthyology, aquatic physiology, aquaticecology, or fisheries biology.

Experience/Education required:

Ph.D. in Biology or related field required; ABD considered (Ph.D.must be completed by June 2027). Demonstrable oral and writtencommunication skills required.

Experience/education preferred:

Experience teaching and directing research at the undergraduate andgraduate levels preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to work collaboratively with other faculty and staff.Reports to the Chair of the Department and the Dean of theCollege.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) maybe made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities toperform essential functions.