What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biology - Full-Time, Non-Tenure Track Assistant Professor position at University of Central Oklahoma?
Application Preference Date: October 1, 2026
Position Overview:
Duties include teaching day/evening classes, graduate/undergraduate courses, scholarly activities, and service to the department, college, and university.
College/Department Overview:
The College of Mathematics and Science currently has 127 full-time and over 70 part-time faculty in 5 academic departments and the Schools of Engineering and Nursing. The College serves more than 3,300 undergraduate students in 30 majors and provides graduate programs in Biology, Computer Science, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Applied Mathematical Science, Engineering, Computational Science, and Nursing. Accreditation/Certification is held by ABET, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the American Board of Funeral Service Education, and the American Chemical Society. UCO is an institutional member of the Council on Undergraduate Research. For further information see our website at http://www.uco.edu/cms.
Department Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
The Biology Department has a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education through transformative learning and research. The department is seeking an Assistant Professor in Biology who is committed to excellence in teaching and collaborative student-centered research. Primary areas of teaching responsibility include undergraduate and graduate physiology courses, majors and nonmajors introductory biology courses, and other courses as needed. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching and research expertise in ichthyology, aquatic physiology, aquatic ecology, or fisheries biology.
Experience/Education required:
Ph.D. in Biology or related field required; ABD considered (Ph.D. must be completed by June 2027). Demonstrable oral and written communication skills required.
Experience/education preferred:
Experience teaching and directing research at the undergraduate and graduate levels preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to work collaboratively with other faculty and staff. Reports to the Chair of the Department and the Dean of the College.
Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Application Instructions:
Online application must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, a research statement, a list of three professional references with contact information, and transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate degrees and degrees in progress.