Assistant Professor of Biology

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Campus: OSU-Stillwater

Contact:
Dr. Michael Reichert, michael.reichert

Work Schedule:

TBD

Appointment Length:
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Salary: $85,000 - $85,000

Priority Application Date:
While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by November 30, 2025, to ensure full consideration.

To Apply, Please Submit The Following:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vita
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• Names and contact information for three professional references

The teaching and research statements should address how the applicant plans to reduce barriers and improve opportunities for all.

For full consideration, please submit application materials by November 30, 2025.

The Department of Biology at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater invites applications for a full‑time tenure‑track Assistant Professor position with a start date of August 2026. We welcome candidates whose research encompasses any field with strengths in comparative biology; those who investigate biomechanics, functional anatomy, neuroanatomy, or morphological development are especially encouraged to apply.

Our research is supported by external grants, and the successful applicant will be expected to establish an extramurally funded research program that includes high research productivity and quality mentoring of students. Teaching load may include graduate and undergraduate courses, oversight of TAs, and mentoring of graduate and undergraduate researchers. We expect the successful candidate to play an integral teaching role in our human anatomy and physiology, and/or vertebrate biology courses.

The Oklahoma State University Department of Biology is committed to research, teaching, and outreach. Our department consists of 35 faculty, numerous active adjunct and emeritus members, approximately 80 graduate students, and over 900 undergraduates majoring in biology, plant biology, zoology, and physiology. Many undergraduates are in pre‑health or pre‑veterinary options within these degrees. Members of the department strive to create a supportive and welcoming place to work.

For more information about our department, please see our website ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

Oklahoma State University is a Carnegie Tier 1 research institution with a 130‑year legacy as one of the nation's premier land‑grant universities. The Stillwater campus serves as the flagship of the OSU system which serves over 34,000 students and offers state‑of‑the‑art facilities for research and instruction. The College of Arts and Sciences boasts exceptional strengths across the sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities, complemented by institutional excellence in engineering, agriculture, and business.

Stillwater consistently ranks among the best places to live in America, recently featured in Money Magazine, and is celebrated as one of the nation's friendliest college towns. This vibrant community of approximately 50,000 offers an exceptional quality of life with a cost of living well below the national average—including housing costs at roughly 80% of the national median. Residents enjoy a thriving arts and music scene anchored by the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts, numerous parks and museums, top‑rated public schools, and excellent medical facilities.

Connectivity is exceptional:
Stillwater Regional Airport provides convenient access through Dallas‑Fort Worth International Airport, while the dynamic metropolitan areas of Tulsa and Oklahoma City—each about an hour away—offer expanded cultural, dining, and entertainment options. With gigabit internet widely available, Stillwater combines small‑town charm with modern amenities, creating an ideal environment for both professional achievement and personal fulfillment.

• PhD in Biology or a related field.
• Evidence of a clearly established research trajectory.
• Experience teaching at the college or university level.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with students and colleagues.

• Evidence of high‑quality research with a trajectory of building a national profile.
• Evidence of high‑quality college or university‑level teaching and mentorship.
• Post‑doctoral experience.