Teaching Assistant Professor of Anatomy and Physiology
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Job Location:
Stillwater, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
24-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Campus
OSU-Stillwater
Contact Name & Email
Matteo Minghetti
Work Schedule
TBD
Appointment Length
9 months or less
Hiring Range
$65000 - $65000
Priority Application Date
While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by November 30 2025 to ensure full consideration.
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply please submit the following:
1) cover letter.
2) curriculum vitae.
3) teaching statement (should address how the applicant plans to improve opportunities and outcomes for all students).
4) names and contact information for three professional references.
About this Position
Teaching Assistant Professor of Anatomy and Physiology
The Department of Biology at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater invites applications for a full-time Teaching Assistant Professor position with a start date of August 2026. We seek an individual who will focus on teaching our human anatomy and physiology courses and participate in the departments pursuit of excellence in education. Applicants should provide evidence of their skills in science education and pedagogy which may include designing curriculum developing biology labs and/or experience with oversight of large courses.
Teaching Assistant Professors are career-track faculty at OSU who are initially appointed for three years with the expectation of reappointment dependent on satisfactory performance. Full faculty benefits are provided and the position is eligible for promotion to the ranks of Teaching Associate Professor and Teaching Professor.
Responsibilities:
The selected applicant will be expected to teach the equivalent of three courses per semester and participate in the department through service activities. The position will include oversight and mentoring of graduate teaching assistants and undergraduate students. We expect the successful candidate to play an integral teaching role in our human anatomy and physiology courses.
About the Department of Biology
The Oklahoma State University Department of Biology is committed to research teaching and outreach. Our department consists of 35 faculty numerous active adjunct and emeritus members approximately 80 graduate students and over 900 undergraduates majoring in biology plant biology zoology and physiology. Many undergraduates are in pre-health or pre-veterinary options within these degrees. Members of the department strive for an atmosphere that fosters and provides support for success and creates a welcoming place to work. For more information about our department please see our website ( Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University is a Carnegie Tier 1 research institution with a 130-year legacy as one of the nations premier land-grant universities. The Stillwater campus serves as the flagship of the OSU system which serves over 34000 students and offers state-of-the-art facilities for research and instruction. The College of Arts and Sciences boasts exceptional strengths across the sciences social sciences and arts and humanities complemented by institutional excellence in engineering agriculture and business.
Stillwater consistently ranks among the best places to live in America recently featured in Money Magazine and is celebrated as one of the nations friendliest college towns. This vibrant community of approximately 50000 offers an exceptional quality of life with a cost of living well below the national averageincluding housing costs at roughly 80% of the national median. Residents enjoy a thriving arts and music scene anchored by the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts numerous parks and museums top-rated public schools and excellent medical facilities.
Connectivity is exceptional: Stillwater Regional Airport provides convenient access through Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport while the dynamic metropolitan areas of Tulsa and Oklahoma Cityeach about an hour awayoffer expanded cultural dining and entertainment options. With gigabit internet widely available Stillwater combines small-town charm with modern amenities creating an ideal environment for both professional achievement and personal fulfillment.
Required Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Biology or a related field.
Evidence of high-quality teaching.
Evidence of successful college or university-level student mentorship.
- Skills Proficiencies and/or Knowledge:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
