Assistant Professor
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Position Description: The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB)
at Oklahoma State University (OSU) invites applications for a full-time, 11-month, tenure-track teaching (80%) and extension (20%) position at
the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology,
and youth STEM education.
The BMB
department is located within the Noble Research Center and is composed of a
diverse faculty with expertise in a variety of disciplines. The Department
presently employs 22 faculty and 6 support staff and houses OSU’s Proteomics
and Genomics Core Facilities. The BMB Department
has an undergraduate program (~150 majors) that prepares students for
postgraduate professional and graduate programs. In addition, the Department
has exceptional M.S. and Ph.D. programs. Across the Division of Agricultural
Sciences and Natural Resources and the OSU campus, there are a number of
faculty and extension specialists working on STEM education and educational
research programs.
Exemplary teaching and the ability to cover
lower and upper-division BMB courses is a primary responsibility of the
incumbent. The successful
candidate is also expected to champion the use of modern pedagogical tools in
the department and contribute to online course delivery in BMB. In
addition, this individual will serve as a liaison between the BMB department and the Oklahoma 4-H
Youth Development unit. In this latter role, the candidate will work with both
state extension specialists and county educators to develop and deliver youth
development programs on BMB-related topics that include a standards-based
curriculum and opportunities for youth to demonstrate mastery through hands-on
engagement.
The individual hired should also be prepared to work
alone and in collaboration to apply
for competitive grants aimed at improving science education programs and/or
youth STEM program development. The
candidate will also be expected to act as a faculty mentor and/or advisor for undergraduate majors and educational research students.
Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in life
sciences education, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related discipline. Postdoctoral
training while not required, is a plus for potential candidates, and
demonstration of postdoctoral research completed within the broad discipline of
science education is especially sought after. Previous science teaching experience at
a university or community college and involvement with youth STEM education is
highly desirable.
Employment:
This 11-month tenure track faculty position will
be filled by August 10, 2023, or as soon thereafter as an acceptable applicant
is available. Salary and start-up will
be commensurate with qualifications.
Application Procedures:
Formal
applications are via electronic submission at https://jobs.okstate.edu search for req12689.
To apply,
candidates should submit: 1) a cover letter, and
documents describing 2) a teaching statement and interests, 3) a youth STEM
program development statement and interests, 4) educational grant ideas, 5) full
curriculum vitae, and 6) contact information for 3 references.
While
applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been identified,
interested parties are encouraged to submit their information by January 15, 2023,
to receive optimal consideration.
For more information about the department visit, biochemistry.okstate.edu.
Questions
concerning this position should be directed to:
Dr. John E. Gustafson, Department Head
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular
Biology
(405) 744-6189
john.gustafson@okstate.edu
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