Teaching Assistant Professor of Anatomy and Physiology

Overview

The Department of Biology at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater invites applications for a full-time Teaching Assistant Professor position with a start date of August 2026. We seek an individual who will focus on teaching human anatomy and physiology courses and participate in the department’s pursuit of excellence in education. Applicants should provide evidence of their skills in science education and pedagogy, which may include designing curriculum, developing biology labs, and/or experience with oversight of large courses.

Teaching Assistant Professors are career-track faculty at OSU, appointed initially for three years with the expectation of reappointment, dependent on satisfactory performance. Full faculty benefits are provided, and the position is eligible for promotion to the ranks of Teaching Associate Professor and Teaching Professor.

• Teach the equivalent of three courses per semester and participate in department service activities.
• Oversee and mentor graduate teaching assistants and undergraduate students.
• Play an integral teaching role in human anatomy and physiology courses.

• PhD or equivalent in Biology or a related field. Evidence of high-quality teaching.
• Evidence of successful college or university-level student mentorship.
• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:
  Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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. For more information about our department, please see our website.

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 supports strengths across the sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities, complemented by excellence in engineering, agriculture, and business.

Campus: OSU-Stillwater
Appointment Length: 9 months or less
Hiring Range: $65,000 - $65,000
Contact:
Matteo Minghetti, matteo.minghetti

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching statement (addressing how the applicant plans to improve opportunities and outcomes for all students)
• Names and contact information for three professional references