Biology, Assistant Professor East Central University (ECU) is a student-centered regional state university located in Ada, Oklahoma. ECU offers thirty-three undergraduate baccalaureate degree programs in arts and letters, business, education, mathematics and sciences, nursing, and the social sciences; and ten master's degrees in education, human resources, and psychology. ECU's 4,600 students come from 32 countries and 28 different states. About 65% of the 172 faculty hold doctorates.
FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES: Activities required of all faculty in the College of Health and Science include exemplary teaching; by curriculum planning, implementation, evaluation; possible evening, and web course development. Additional activities required of all tenure track faculty include scholarship (grant writing, research, and publications); recruitment and retention activities; student advising; and service to the department, college, university, and community. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: One vascular plant biologist position to teach undergraduate courses in General Biology, General Botany, and additional courses in area of specialization. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Doctoral degree in Biology, Plant Biology or related field is required (ABD will be considered). Tenure track requires terminal degree in hand. A proven record of post-doctoral and/or undergraduate teaching experience. Preferred: Candidates with a proven record of scholarly activities, including but not limited to publications, scientific presentations, and grant writing is a plus); willingness to direct science education or clinical laboratory sciences programs; a demonstrated commitment to outstanding teaching; excellent oral and written communication skills; a dedication to professional attainment; the demonstrated ability to utilize instructional technology in the classroom; and a commitment to quality improvement. TO APPLY: Send letter of interest; resume; statement of teaching philosophy; undergraduate and graduate transcripts; name, addresses, phone numbers of three professional references; and *Disclosure Statement to Stephanie Moss, Employment Services, East Central University, 1100 E. 14th Street, PMB D-2, Ada, OK 74820 or [email protected] . Application review will begin in early December 2016 and continue until the position is filled. Starting date is August 2017. For more information about ECU, visit our web site at http://www.ecok.edu East Central University, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admission, employment, financial aid, and educational services. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Employment Services Director, 1100 E. 14th, Adm 160, Ada, OK 74820, (580) 559-5260. An online ad for the position: https://www.ecok.edu/node/13919
