Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Matteo Minghetti, matteo.minghetti@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

TBD

Appointment Length

9 months or less

Hiring Range

$65,000 - $65,000

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 department’s 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 (https://cas.okstate.edu/biology).

About Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma State University is a Carnegie Tier 1 research institution with a 130-year legacy as one of the nation's premier land-grant universities. The Stillwater campus serves as the flagship of the OSU system which serves over 34,000 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 nation's friendliest college towns. This vibrant community of approximately 50,000 offers an exceptional quality of life with a cost of living well below the national average—including 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 City—each about an hour away—offer 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.