F99951 Assistant Professor of Biology Job Tahlequah area,Oklahoma USA,Education / Teaching

Assistant Professor of Biology, Evolutionary Ecologist Faculty

Assistant Professor of Biology
Evolutionary Ecologist Faculty

Description of position

The Department of Biological Sciences at Northeastern State University (NSU) is currently seeking a biologist specializing in evolutionary ecology for a tenure‑track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. NSU is a predominantly undergraduate university of approximately 6,000 students. The main campus is located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma with branch campuses in Broken Arrow and Muskogee. The Department of Biological Sciences within the College of Science and Health Professions has modern facilities on all three campuses, with recently constructed and equipped science complexes in Tahlequah and Broken Arrow.

Northeastern State University traces its roots back to the founding of the original Cherokee National Female Seminary in 1851, establishing NSU as a leader in education in Oklahoma. The City of Tahlequah, located at the foot of the picturesque Ozark Mountains in eastern Oklahoma, remains the capital of the Cherokee Nation. The Broken Arrow campus is located approximately 50 miles from the Tahlequah campus and is noted as a modern center of higher education in the Tulsa metro area.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach courses in the biology programs including Ecology, Evolution, and Animal Parasitology, and may include courses in Animal Biology/Systematics and introductory level biology lectures and labs, and upper‑level elective offerings in Biology, depending on the successful candidate’s area of expertise. Teaching assignments may include both day and evening classes, teaching on multiple campuses, distance learning classes, and online or blended formats.

While this position will be based on the Tahlequah campus, teaching responsibilities may extend to other NSU campuses as needed.

Be engaged in scholarly activities, which may include an externally funded research program that involves undergraduate students.

Serve in the role of student faculty mentor, advising students with discipline‑specific information.

Serve on department, college, and university committees.

Participate in community outreach and recruiting opportunities.

Perform other service duties typically associated with university faculty.

Experience

Demonstrated excellence in facilitating learning through teaching at the undergraduate level.
Publication record in the field of expertise.
Capacity to develop a student‑centered research program in the candidate’s area of expertise.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability and desire to mentor and teach students from diverse cultural, ethnic, educational, and economic backgrounds.

Educational requirements

Ph.D. in biology, ecology, evolution, or related field at the time of hire. ABDs considered.
Doctorate required for tenure track and rank of Assistant Professor.

Required documents

Curriculum vitae

Cover letter

Teaching Philosophy – limited to 3 pages

Research Philosophy – limited to 3 pages

Transcripts for the highest degree earned

Three references

Transcripts may be scanned, saved, and uploaded. An official/certified transcript from all institutions is required upon employment.

Projected hire date

August 10, 2026

Applications are accepted until

March 6, 2026.

NOTE:

Posting will close to applicants at 11:59 CST on the above date. An application cannot be changed after it has been submitted.

Northeastern State University complies with all “applicable” federal and state laws regarding non‑discrimination.

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