Oregon State University

Assistant Professor

Oregon State University$85K — $100K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Biology or related field is required.
  • Focused research on processes within organisms impacting ecological or evolutionary scales.
  • Demonstrated potential to secure external funding for impactful research.
  • Ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate or graduate level using evidence-based practices.
  • Experience mentoring students in academic settings.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain an externally funded research program.
  • Teach and advise undergraduate and graduate students in biology and zoology.
  • Engage in departmental and university service activities.
  • Foster an inclusive and collaborative departmental environment.
  • Contribute to scholarships and creative activities in the field.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Participation in a vibrant, multidisciplinary department.
  • Access to extensive research resources and facilities.
Full Job Description
Department:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 10/1/26. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A Resume/CV; including in bold the top five most relevant publications (please provide DOI when available). In-review or in-preparation (completed projects only) papers may be included as a citation in the CV list for early-career candidates if the projects and its findings are also referenced in your statement of research. The CV should clearly indicate experiences or accomplishments that support the minimum and preferred qualifications.

2) A Cover letter; not to exceed 2 pages, that includes an executive summary of your research and teaching statements that addresses why your research and teaching is a strong fit for an integrative biology department that is seeking to bolster its expertise in organismal biology.

3) A Statement of Research; not to exceed 2 pages, that summarizes your research interests and vision.

4) A Statement of Teaching; not to exceed 1 page, that summarizes your teaching and mentorship experience, philosophy and inclusive, evidence-based practices.

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

Letters of Reference will be requested for those advanced to the reference stage. At that time, you will be asked to provide contact information for your referees who will be sent a secure quicklink that will allow them to upload the requested letters of reference on your behalf.

For additional information please contact:

Tara Bevandich



541-737-5336

Job Summary:

The Department of Integrative Biology at Oregon State University (OSU) invites applications for three full-time (1.00 FTE), 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in the field of integrative biology.

Successful candidates are expected to develop vigorous, externally funded research programs with a primary focus on understanding processes within organisms that drive performance. Organismal-level research that is integrated with and/or has clear implications for ecological or evolutionary processes is preferred. Research may include theoretical, experimental, comparative and/or observational approaches in laboratory and/or field settings. The candidates will also contribute to a vibrant, inclusive and collaborative

department, including through mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students, teaching within the biology and zoology degree programs, and service to the university and profession.

More information about the department is available

at http://ib.oregonstate.edu.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Scholarship and Creative Activity
  • Teaching, Advising and Other Assigned Duties
  • Service


Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Biology or related field.
  • Research with a primary focus on understanding processes within organisms that drive performance and may affect processes at ecological or evolutionary scales.
  • Demonstrated ability or potential to establish an extramurally funded research program of high impact and longevity.
  • Demonstrated ability or potential to instruct effectively using evidence-based practices at the undergraduate or graduate level
  • Demonstrated ability or potential to mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and engage with colleagues in a department, research or community group.


Preferred (Special) Qualifications:
  • Relevant post-doctoral experience, including academic or professional positions, and especially training that afford the candidate a unique, integrative perspective.
  • Research that spans multiple biological levels or that utilizes multi-pronged approaches (e.g., field, laboratory, theory).
  • Experience in interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Demonstrable commitment to inclusive teaching and mentorship practices.
  • Experience teaching in multiple modalities, including traditional classroom, online and experiential settings.


Working Conditions/Schedule:

Salary Range:

$85,000-$100,000

Anticipated Start Date:
2027-09-16

Anticipated End Date:

About Oregon State University

Oregon State University is a public research university located in Corvallis, Oregon. The university was founded in 1868 and is the state's largest university. Oregon State University offers more than 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including programs in agriculture, engineering, forestry, oceanography, and veterinary medicine. The university is also home to a number of research centers and institutes, including the Hatfield Marine Science Center, the Center for Genome Research and Biocomputing, and the Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center. Oregon State University is a member of the Association of American Universities and is classified as a research university with very high research activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
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