Assistant Professor - Microbiology

Position Details

Req ID:

req12261

Position Title:

Assistant Professor - Microbiology

Position Type:

Faculty

OSU Campus:

Tulsa - Center for Health Sciences/OSU Medicine

Department:

Biochemistry & Microbiology

Location Address:

1111 West 17th Street
Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74107
United States

Hiring Supervisor:

Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding):

0.00 - 0.00, Commensurate with education and experience

Work Schedule:

Typical hours are 8:00am - 5:00pm, 5 days a week

Faculty Appt Period:

12 Month

Job Summary:

The position is a tenure-track, full time (12 month) faculty position atthe rank of Assistant Professor at the Oklahoma State University Center forHealth Sciences campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

We seek to hire an outstandingscientist in the fields of virology, microbial genomics, systems microbiology,or microbiome science. The successful applicant is expected to develop a strong,extramurally funded research program and establish collaborative and interdisciplinaryinteractions within the department, the OSU Center for Health Sciences, and thebroader scientific community. They also will provide research training forgraduate and medical students.
The candidate will participate in team teaching using in person or telepresencein the medical microbiology course concurrently with the faculty based at theOklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine at the CherokeeNation in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The candidate also will be expected toparticipate in teaching graduate courses in their area of expertise.

The letter of application should discuss teaching experiences in microbiology,microbial genomics, or related disciplines.

Laboratory space and start-up packages will be negotiated based on thecandidate’s needs and record of success.

Environmental Hazards:
Classroom teaching and laboratory environment.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds, stoop, reach, stand, walk, finger, grasp,feel, talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions with or withoutreasonable accommodations.

Application Requirements:
Applicants should submit a letter of application (2-page maximum), statement of research interests including a 5-year plan (2-page maximum), statement of teaching philosophy (2-page maximum), curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. The letter of application should address how the research program of the applicant will complement current department research strengths (https://medicine.okstate.edu/academics/biochemistry-microbiology/index.html), and strengths of other biomedical researchers. Reference should be able to address the candidate’s experience or potential for excellence in teaching, teamwork, and collegiality.

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Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should submit a letter of application (2-page maximum), statement of research interests including a 5-year plan (2-page maximum), statement of teaching philosophy (2-page maximum), curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. The letter of application should address how the research program of the applicant will complement current department research strengths (https://medicine.okstate.edu/academics/biochemistry-microbiology/index.html), and strengths of other biomedical researchers. Reference should be able to address the candidate’s experience or potential for excellence in teaching, teamwork, and collegiality.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Required:
- Ph.D. in Microbiology or a closely related field
- Postdoctoral research or professional experience
- Previous experience teaching in a medical school
- Proficiency in instructional technology
- Interest in teaching collaboratively

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.