Teaching Assistant Professor – Non-tenure-track. The Department of
Integrative Biology at Oklahoma State University
(http://integrativebiology.okstate.edu) invites applications for a Teaching
Assistant Professor. We seek applicants with a Ph.D. in a life sciences
field, a demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching,
and motivation to work with natural history collections. Applicants with
expertise in vertebrate taxonomy are particularly encouraged to apply.
Teaching responsibilities will include four courses per year, ranging from
introductory to upper division. Other responsibilities (25% of appointment)
will entail working with OSU's Collection of Vertebrates (COV). Duties in
the COV will include contributing to the maintenance of a collection
comprising >600,000 specimens from all vertebrate classes, development and
implementation of policies on collection care and use, supervision of
student curatorial assistants, and participation in outreach and education.
The initial appointment is for three years, with continued employment during
the term of appointment dependent on satisfactory performance and the
availability of funding. The position includes benefits and is renewable and
eligible for promotion. To apply, please send a single pdf with 1) a cover
letter including teaching interests and any experience with natural history
collections, 2) a curriculum vita, 3) a statement of teaching philosophy,
and 4) an example syllabus; also arrange to have three letters of
recommendation sent in support. These items should be sent to Dr. Barney
Luttbeg, search committee chair, at [email protected]. Application
review will begin March 31, 2017, with employment starting August 16, 2017.
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