Assistant Associate Professor in Microbiology

Assistant/Associate Professor in Microbiology

Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Microbiology at the Assistant/Associate Professor level. The candidate will be expected to teach Microbiology, Principles of Biology I, and additional courses that support the Biological Health Science program including Virology, Immunology, and Human Disease. Additional courses may be taught within the candidate’s area of expertise. Candidates should have a background in Microbiology with a biomedical or human/life sciences emphasis preferred. Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. from an accredited university, but ABD applicants may be considered if they demonstrate the ability to have their degree conferred before the anticipated start date.

The successful candidate must be committed to excellence in undergraduate education, and teaching experience at the college level is preferred. Candidates must show potential for engaging in a research program involving undergraduate and graduate students. The ability to further develop the Biological Health Science program and improve student recruitment is preferred. Experience or willingness to teach online and/or hybrid courses and potentially teach summer classes is also preferred.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank. The anticipated start date is August 2027. Review of applications will begin December 1 and continue until the position is filled. To be considered, candidates must submit a cover letter expressing interest in the position, a current CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, description of a microbiology-based research program with plan for including undergraduate and graduate students, copies of unofficial transcripts, and contact information for 3 references. Failure to submit all required materials may result in an application not being considered.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University, founded in 1909 as a teacher college, continues the strong tradition of producing outstanding educators for southeast Oklahoma and north Texas. Student enrollment on the campus(s) is approximately 6,000, and the campus is situated in rural Oklahoma. The main campus is in Durant, Oklahoma, which is 80 miles north of Dallas, Texas, and 150 miles southeast of Oklahoma City. The community is close to Lake Texoma and the Choctaw Casino Resort. Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues to be among the nation’s most affordable universities according to the U. S. News & World Report’s America’s Best colleges. The Department of Biological Sciences offers Bachelor’s degrees in: Biology (with focus areas in Health Sciences, Botany, and Zoology), and Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences. Currently, we also offer one graduate program (Master of Science in Biology) and are part of the Curriculum & Instruction online Master’s Program under the Science emphasis. Southeastern offers a comprehensive benefits package including university paid health, vision, life insurance, long term disability, retirement contributions to Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System, as well as a tuition waiver for employees and spouse/dependents who wish to enroll at Southeastern. In addition to the SE paid benefits, there are many voluntary products available to employees such as 403(b), Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, dental, short-term disability, dependent life insurance and a variety of ancillary benefits. Employment is contingent upon the results of a national criminal and sex offender background check. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. SE participates in E-Verify.

SE is an AA/EEO employer committed to multicultural diversity.

Notice to applicants:

If selected, official transcripts from each degree-granting institution will be required upon date of hire.

It is Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment. Assistant/Associate Professor in Microbiology Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the area of Microbiology at the Assistant/Associate Professor level. The candidate will be expected to teach Microbiology, Immunology, Human Disease, Virology, and Principles of Biology I. Additional courses may be taught within the candidate’s area of expertise. Candidates should have a background in Microbiology. Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. in Microbiology or a closely related discipline from an accredited university. ABD applicants may be considered but must demonstrate the ability to have the degree conferred before the anticipated start date. The successful candidate must be committed to excellence in undergraduate education and teaching experience at the college level is preferred. Candidates should be able to show potential for engaging in a research program involving undergraduate and graduate students. The ability to further develop the Biological Health Science program and improve student recruitment is preferred. Additional preferred qualifications include experiences or willingness to teach online and/or hybrid courses, and potentially teach summers. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank. The anticipated start date is August 2025. Review of applications begin October 15 will continue until the position is filled. To be considered, candidates must submit a cover letter expressing interest in the position, a current CV, statement of teaching philosophy, description of a microbiology/cell biology-based research program with plan for including undergraduate and graduate students, copies of unofficial transcripts, and contact information for 3 references. Failure to submit all required materials may result in an application not being considered.