Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist Aquatic Resource Ecology & Management
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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR & EXTENSION SPECIALIST
Aquatic Resource Ecology & Management
Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater OK 74078
The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management in the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist.
Position Description
The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management (NREM) at Oklahoma State University (OSU) invites applications for a full-time 11-month tenure-track position with a 75% Extension and 25% teaching appointment. The successful applicant will work within the broad area of aquatic resource ecology and management which may include aspects of pond and stream management fish ecology aquaculture and terrestrial-aquatic interactions all in the agricultural dominated landscape of Oklahoma.
Extension Component (75%): The mission of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service is to disseminate information to the people of Oklahoma and encourage the adoption of research-generated knowledge. The faculty member will provide leadership in planning implementing and continually evaluating a state-wide Extension education and outreach program in aquatic resource management. Program emphasis will include management of pond and stream ecosystems including conservation of aquatic biota. Audiences will include natural resource professionals private landowners interest groups and the public. This position will provide continuing education programs and support for Extension personnel Tribal partners local state and federal agencies management professionals and the public. The faculty member will be expected to collaborate with other faculty and stakeholders and to seek and secure external funding to support their Extension program.
Teaching Component (25%): The faculty member will be expected to teach approximately 2 to 3 courses per year using high impact pedagogical approaches. Courses may be undergraduate and/or graduate courses supporting the Natural Resource Ecology & Management majors and enhancing the undergraduate Fisheries and Aquatic Ecology option. Other teaching-related expectations may include mentoring undergraduate students recruiting mentoring and training graduate students advising student organizations and representing the NREM department at undergraduate recruiting events.
Service Component: Service is an important component of this tenure track position and is assumed to be a part of the Extension and teaching appointment. The faculty member will be expected to serve on departmental division and university committees appropriate to interests responsibilities and organizational mission and to provide service to professional and scientific disciplines (serving on society committees manuscript reviews proposal reviews etc.).
Research Component: Research is not an explicit component of this job description and thus will not be expected as part of annual reviews or tenure evaluations. However the faculty member is encouraged to work collaboratively with research faculty in the NREM department and the Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit or other departments and universities to conduct nationally recognized externally funded research that incorporates aspects of aquatic resource ecology and management.
Salary Information
Competitive and commensurate with education training and experience. Position contingent upon available funding.
Qualifications
Qualifications include: 1) a Ph.D. in fisheries aquatic ecology natural resources biology/zoology conservation biology ecology environmental science or similar at the time of appointment 2) demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and the potential to conduct educational programs in aquatic resource management 3) ability and desire to work collaboratively with NREM faculty faculty in other departments or universities to address Extension teaching and research goals and 4) ability and interest to work with aquatic resource and other natural resource agencies and professionals.
Application
Applications must be submitted online at:
Candidates should submit: 1) a letter of application that includes a description of the applicants Extension and teaching philosophies 2) a complete CV that includes: background education experience and a list of extension and research publications and any received extramural funding 3) academic transcripts and 4) contact information for three (3) references. Questions can be directed to Dr. Dan Shoup
Review of applications will begin 11/12/2025 and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. The position will ideally be filled in 2026 with a negotiable start date. Continuation of this position is subject to performance and need.
About the Department
The Department of Natural Resource Ecology & Management provides instruction research and Extension expertise that focuses on the natural resources of fisheries forests rangeland and wildlife within and beyond the boundaries of Oklahoma. Our mission is to increase public awareness and understanding of the ecology management and sustainable use of these natural resources that are important for maintaining ecosystem health species diversity agriculture and forest production hunting and fishing and the enjoyment of experiencing nature
The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management is comprised of 23 faculty with expertise in fisheries forest rangeland and wildlife resources plus 12 administrative and research support staff. More than 50 masters and doctoral graduate students are advised by NREM faculty and we serve over 230 undergraduate students. The Department is also the administrative home of the Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. For more information about the department visit .
To learn more about OSU Agriculture and Stillwater visit these websites.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
