Job Description:

The Department of Agriculture, Biology & Health Sciences at Cameron University invites applications for the position of Instructor or Assistant Professor of Biology (tenure track). This position will begin in August 2025 and is a full time, ten month faculty position that is renewable annually with satisfactory performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Standard 24 load hour annual teaching assignment (12 hours per term) including undergraduate courses in human anatomy, human physiology, and other courses that support the B.S. in Biology and the A.S. in Allied Health Sciences degrees at Cameron University. Other courses in the area of expertise may be taught and/or developed, depending on the needs of the department. Candidates should be able to teach in a variety of formats including online. Teaching assignments will include the Cameron University campus in Duncan, OK and the main campus in Lawton, OK. Additional duties will include: active participation in service, scholarship, and required university, school, and department functions; mentoring undergraduate students in research; advising students; participating in program assessment; online course development; participating in recruiting and retention efforts; participating in departmental governance; and other duties as assigned.

PROMOTION AND TENURE:

Promotion and tenure require demonstrated teaching effectiveness, scholarship, and service. Teaching effectiveness is demonstrated through multiple means, including but not limited to student evaluations, peer evaluations, course and curriculum development, development or incorporation of innovative teaching approaches/materials, and continued intellectual development. The department embraces scholarship in all of its forms, including the scholarship of discovery, the scholarship of integration, the scholarship of application, and the scholarship of teaching. Development of a program of scholarly study that involves undergraduate students is especially valued. The department’s long history of collaboration with the staff of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge provides unique opportunities for conducting research.  Service includes service and leadership to the department and the university, and service to the public or the profession.  Faculty are evaluated annually in the areas of teaching effectiveness, service, and scholarship. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

This position requires an MS in biology or related field to qualify at the Instructor rank and a Ph.D. in biology or a terminal degree in a related area to qualify at the Assistant Professor rank, with experience in the areas of human anatomy and human physiology. Applicants who are doctoral degree candidates may be considered for this tenure track position, but if hired and the degree has not been earned by the start of the employment period the initial appointment will be made at the rank (and salary) of Instructor and will only be converted upon documented completion of the degree, in accord with the conditions specified in the offer letter.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ph.D. in biology or a terminal degree in a closely related area with graduate hours in the areas of anatomy and/or physiology. Demonstrated successful higher education teaching experience is preferred.  The ideal candidate will be broadly trained in biology and will contribute across the curriculum.

THE DEPARTMENT:

The department is one of the largest at Cameron University and offers the B.S. in Biology with options in cell and molecular biology, organismal biology, and medical laboratory science, and the B.S. in Agriculture with options in agribusiness management, agronomy, animal science and general agriculture. In addition, the department offers an A.S. in Allied Health Sciences, an A.A.S. in Radiologic Technology, and an A.A.S. in Respiratory Care. The department is housed in the Sciences Complex, a ca. 90,000 ft² facility that was dedicated in 1998. The facility includes modern classrooms and teaching laboratories, along with shared research space and instrumentation, as well as the McMahon Gross Anatomy Laboratory, which provides dedicated space for human cadaver dissection, an integral component of the human anatomy course.  In addition, courses are taught at the Duncan, OK campus, which includes two newly opened laboratories. University support for faculty scholarship is available on a competitive basis through funds from numerous endowed lectureships, and the university provides additional internal funding to support faculty development, faculty scholarship, and innovative instructional approaches. Additional information about the department can be found online at https://www.cameron.edu/ag-bio-health

SALARY RANGE: 

Commensurate with education and work experience.

BENEFITS:

Cameron University offers a wide variety of comprehensive programs to benefit our employees. We are proud to offer such benefits as paid medical coverage for our employees, ample time off opportunities and employee tuition waiver programs. To view all benefits available to employees, visit: https://www.cameron.edu/hr/faculty-benefits-summary.

INSTITUTION: 

Cameron University (www.cameron.edu) is a state-supported regional institution located in Lawton, Oklahoma, that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Dedicated to excellence, the university provides a wide range of economic, cultural, and educational opportunities for the betterment of all citizens. Master's-level graduate degrees are offered in business, behavioral sciences, and education; baccalaureate programs are offered in more than forty disciplines, and associate degrees are offered in many others. The close proximity of Fort Sill contributes to an area rich in cultural diversity and provides the opportunity for frequent cooperative efforts. The combined community of Lawton/Fort Sill has a population of more than 100,000 and is located adjacent to the picturesque Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. A copy of the University’s Annual Security Report, including crime statistics and university policies, is available by contacting the Office of Public Safety or by accessing the report online at www.cameron.edu/ops.

APPLYING: 

Application materials must be submitted online (Cameron University Careers) and must include (1) a cover letter that addresses the applicant’s qualifications for the position, (2) a C.V. or resume that includes a list of three to five professional references with their current contact information, (3) copies of transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable at this time), (4) a statement of scholarship interests, and (5) a statement of teaching philosophy.  Transcripts must be combined into a single PDF before uploading.  Finalists must satisfactorily complete a background check and have all official transcripts sent directly to the university before the beginning of the contract period. The position will begin in August 2025. Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Matt Van Sant, Chairperson of the Department of Agriculture, Biology & Health Sciences, at mvansant@cameron.edu.

DEADLINE:

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

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