Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Position Announcement
Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology—Department of Natural Science
Position Available
Full-time, nine-month, tenure-track, Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology. Salary, based on qualifications and experience, is determined by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and University President and approved by the Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO).
General Information
Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a state-assisted regional institution in the Oklahoma System of Higher Education and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The student population is approximately 2,000 students. Located in Alva, Oklahoma, and with additional campus locations in Enid and Woodward, the university is a center of activity for the region.
Available
August 2025
Job Summary
The successful candidate will be based on the NWOSU-Alva campus location, teaching courses on site. We seek a broadly trained educator in the biological sciences with a commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduates. Preference will be given to biologists with expertise in human anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, and cellular and molecular biology. The ability to teach student populations with diverse educational backgrounds is ideal, as is an openness to, and experience in, use of technology for online/remote course delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach upper-level biology courses that complement programs in the department (Health Science, Natural History, and Science Education), as well as programs outside of the department (Nursing and Health and Sport Science students). In particular, we seek a candidate especially well-suited to offer upper-level human anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, cellular and molecular biology, and additional courses in their field of expertise.
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 Medical Sciences Club.
Additional responsibilities of this position include advising and mentoring science majors, engaging in university committee service, participating in departmental activities, and supporting undergraduate research activities.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications include a PhD from an accredited institution in the biological sciences with a demonstrated record of teaching, pre-professional student advising, and service. An appropriate EdD from an accredited institution with extensive experience in the biological sciences will also be considered. ABD will be considered, with hiring contingent upon a degree completion plan presented at the time of interview.
Preferred qualifications include experience in teaching a range of courses in the biological sciences (with an emphasis in human anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, medical terminology, and cell and molecular biology or other closely related fields) that serve as pre-requisites for science education, professional programs in the medical field, and graduate programs in the life sciences.
Closing Date
Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Preliminary individual interviews will be held via videoconference.
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
Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae that includes contact information for at least three professional references, a teaching statement or philosophy, NWOSU application for faculty (), 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. We welcome candidates who bring unique insights, backgrounds, and voices to our campus community. Only applicants who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply.
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