Assistant Professor of Biology - Northeastern State University : Job Details

The Department of Biological Sciences at Northeastern State University (NSU) is currently 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.

1. 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.

Demonstrated 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.

Ph.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 references

Transcripts 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.