ASSISTANT PROFESSOR – ECOLOGYThe Department of Integrative Biology at Oklahoma State University invites applications for a tenure-track
Assistant Professor position in Ecology who works at landscape or larger spatial scales. Applicants should have a Ph.D. and a record of excellence in research and scholarship. The Department of Integrative Biology comprises 27 faculty, numerous active adjunct and emeritus members, 70 graduate students, and 1000 undergraduates majoring in biology, zoology, and physiology. Members of the department strive to broaden participation and promote a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. Our research is supported by external grants, and the successful applicant will be expected to establish an extramurally funded research program. Teaching loads generally include one graduate or undergraduate course per semester. For more information about our department, see our website (https://integrativebiology.okstate.edu).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, providing 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 from Stillwater. To apply, please submit the following items via Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/132414): cover letter; curriculum vita; separate research, and teaching statements; and contact information for three professional references. Part of the teaching and research statements should address how the applicant plans to reduce barriers and improve opportunities for all. Application review will begin November 6, 2023, with employment starting August 15, 2024. or as negotiated.
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