Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist Aquatic Resource Ecology & Management

Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist Aquatic Resource Ecology & Management

Position Type:
Tenured & Tenure-Track;
Appointment: 11-month with 75% Extension and 25% Teaching. Department:
Natural Resource Ecology and Management (NREM), Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078.

Overview
The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management at OSU invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position focused on aquatic resource ecology and management within an agricultural landscape. The successful applicant will lead Extension programming, contribute to teaching, collaborate with other faculty, and participate in service activities.

• Extension (75%) – Plan, implement, and evaluate a statewide Extension program in aquatic resource management focused on pond and stream ecosystems. Engage natural resource professionals, private landowners, interest groups, and the public. Deliver continuing education and outreach with collaboration across Extension personnel, Tribal partners, and agencies. Seek external funding to support the program.
• Teaching (25%) – Teach ~2 to 3 courses per year (undergraduate and/or graduate) to support NREM majors and Fisheries and Aquatic Ecology options. Activities may include mentoring undergraduates, recruiting and training graduate students, advising student organizations, and representing NREM at undergraduate recruitment events.
• Service – Participate in departmental, division, and university committees and provide service to professional and scientific disciplines (e.g., society committees, manuscript reviews, proposal reviews).
• Research – Not a formal requirement for annual reviews or tenure; encouraged to collaborate with NREM and partners to conduct externally funded, nationally recognized research in aquatic resource ecology and management.

• Ph.D. in fisheries, aquatic ecology, natural resources, biology/zoology, conservation biology, ecology, environmental science, or related field at time of appointment.
• Evidence or potential for effective communication and ability to develop educational programs in aquatic resource management.
• Ability and desire to collaborate with NREM faculty and external partners to achieve Extension, teaching, and research goals.
• Interest in working with aquatic resource and other natural resource agencies and professionals.

Applications must be submitted online at:  Required materials include: letter of application describing Extension and teaching philosophies; complete CV (including extension and research publications and extramural funding); academic transcripts; and contact information for three references. Questions may be directed to Dr. Dan Shoup (daniel.shoup). Review of applications begins 11/12/2025 and will continue until the position is filled; anticipated start in 2026.

Continuation of the position is contingent on funding and performance.

NREM focuses on fisheries, forests, rangeland, and wildlife resources. The department includes 23 faculty and 12 administrative/research staff, with >50 master’s and doctoral graduate students and >230 undergraduates. OSU and NREM information:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

OSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and is tobacco and vapor-free. OSU campuses are committed to diversity and inclusion. Applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without discrimination based on protected statuses.

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