Oklahoma State University

College of Arts & Sciences

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR – VERTEBRATE SYSTEMATIC BIOLOGIST

The Department of Integrative Biology at Oklahoma State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in the area of vertebrate systematic biology. The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their strong commitment to research, teaching, and mentoring. The candidate will also participate in leadership of the in-house Collection of Vertebrates (COV). The COV currently houses over 60,000 specimens of fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and frozen tissues, which serve our teaching and research missions. Applicants should have a Ph.D. and a record of excellence in research and scholarship, and experience with museum collections.

The Department of Integrative Biology comprises 25 faculty, numerous active adjunct and emeritus members, 54 graduate students, and nearly 900 undergraduates majoring in biology, zoology, and physiology. Members of the department strive for an inclusive atmosphere that fosters and provides support for success and a welcoming place to work. Faculty members actively collaborate on three main research themes: ecology, evolution, and environmental stress. See our website (https://integrativebiology.okstate.edu) for more information. Our research is supported by external grants, and the successful applicant will be expected to establish an extramurally funded research program. This appointment will be appropriately balanced among research, teaching, and COV responsibilities.

Oklahoma State University is a Carnegie Tier 1 research university with excellent facilities for research and instruction, including a high-performance computing center. Because of its mid-continent location that spans a broad expanse of habitats, from deciduous forest to semi-arid grasslands, Oklahoma offers a rich tapestry of prairie and forest ecosystems that support an exceptional level of biodiversity.

The University is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, rated the friendliest college town in America. The town offers an exceptionally high quality of life—a thriving college community with a low cost of living. Stillwater is well served by a local airport, with convenient worldwide connections through Dallas-Fort Worth. Two major metropolitan areas (Tulsa and Oklahoma City) offer numerous shopping, dining, and cultural activities within a short drive of Stillwater.

To apply, please submit the following items via Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/94871): cover letter; curriculum vita; separate research (which should include a section dedicated to your curatorial philosophy), teaching, and diversity statements; and contact information for three professional references. Application review will begin October 29, with employment starting August 2022 or as negotiated. Interviews may be held online, to be determined by developments with the Covid-19 pandemic.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. We strongly encourage women and underrepresented minorities to apply. For more information, visit https:///eeo.okstate.edu.