Assistant or Associate Professor of Biology

Position Available Full-time, nine-month, Assistant or Associate Professor of Biology. Salary, based on qualifications andexperience, is determined by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and University President and approved by the Regional University Systemof Oklahoma (RUSO). General Information Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a state-assisted regional institution in theOklahoma System of Higher Education and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The student population is approximately 2,100students. Located in Alva, Oklahoma, and with additional campus locations in Enid and Woodward, the university is a center of activity forthe region. Available August 2026 Job Summary The successful candidate will be based on the Northwestern Alvacampus location, teaching courses on site. We seek a full-time, assistant/associate professor with a commitment to teaching and mentoringundergraduates. Preference will be given to biologists with expertise in microbiology, genetics, pathogenic microbiology, immunology, andvirology. Capacity and willingness to serve as coordinator for secondary science education is especially desired. The ability to teachstudent populations with diverse educational backgrounds is ideal, as is an openness to, and experience in, use of technology foronline/remote course delivery. Duties and Responsibilities The successful candidate will teach upper-level undergraduatebiology courses that complement existing programs in the department (Health Science, Natural History, and Science Education). In particular,we seek a candidate especially well-suited to offer upper-level microbiology, genetics, pathogenic microbiology and immunology, virology,and additional courses in their field of expertise. The position will benefit from and strengthen existing collaborations between thebiology, 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 thestudent Medical Sciences Club. Additional responsibilities of this position include advising and mentoring undergraduate students inthe sciences, engaging in university committee service, departmental activities, supporting undergraduate research activities, and possibleteacher education committee roles. Preferred Qualifications Minimum qualifications include a PhD from an accreditedinstitution in the biological sciences with a demonstrated record of teaching, pre-professional student advising, and service. Anappropriate EdD from an accredited institution with extensive experience in the biological sciences will also be considered. Applicants withexperience and expertise in science education (secondary science teacher preparation) are particularly encouraged to apply. ABD will beconsidered at the initial rank of instructor, with hiring contingent upon a terminal degree completion plan presented at the time ofinterview. Preferred qualifications include experience in teaching a range of courses in the biological sciences (with an emphasis inmicrobiology, genetics, pathogenic microbiology, immunology, and virology) that serve as pre-requisites for science education and graduateprograms in the life sciences. Closing Date Review of applications will begin on February 4, 2026. Applications will continueto be accepted until the position is filled. Preliminary individual interviews will be held via videoconference. Applicationsreceived on or before March 1, 2026 will receive priority consideration, although the search will remain open until the position isfilled. Send Information to (electronic submissions preferred) Dr. Steven Maier, Dean of Faculty Northwestern Oklahoma State University 709 Oklahoma Blvd. Alva, OK 73717

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sjmaier@nwosu.edu Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vita that includes contactinformation for at least three (3) professional references, the NWOSU application for faculty ( https://www.nwosu.edu/uploads//exempt-employee-app-fillable.pdf ),a teaching statement/philosophy, and academic transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for application; official transcripts willbe required before appointment. Email submission of application materials as PDF attachments is preferred. Only applicants who areauthorized to be employed in the United States need apply. 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 beemployed in the United States need apply.