The Department of Zoology at Oklahoma State University invites applications for TWO tenure-track positions at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level: (1) EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY with research experience in bioinformatics, genomics, or physiology, preferably with teaching and curatorial interests in ichthyology or herpetology; and (2) BIOLOGY EDUCATION with research experience in teaching or learning at the college level, and teaching interests in anatomy and physiology. Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent, post-doctoral or equivalent research experience, teaching experience, and success in obtaining extramural funding. Responsibilities will include establishing vibrant, extramurally funded research programs, successfully mentoring graduate students, and effectively teaching undergraduate and graduate courses. Candidates should e-mail a single pdf document containing: cover letter, CV, research statement, and teaching statement, to either (1) evolutionarybiolsearch2014@okstate.edu, or (2) biologyedsearch2014@okstate.edu. Candidates must also arrange to have three letters of recommendation emailed to the appropriate addresses above. Application review will begin September 12, 2014 with employment slated for August 2015; hiring is subject to available funding. OSU is an AA/EEO/E-Verify employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. OSU-Stillwater is a smoke free campus.

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