Job Title: Biogeography Instructor
Department: Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, East Central University.
The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences of East Central University (ECU) is seeking qualified applicants for an Instructor position beginning Fall 2022.
East Central University 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 3,400 students come from 28 countries and 25 different states. About 65% of the 172 faculty hold doctorates. The University is committed to teaching excellence and invites applications from candidates with strong teaching records, scholarly activity, program development, and professional service.
Minimum Qualifications:
1) An earned Master's degree in Geography and Environmental Sustainability with at least 18 hours of graduate level combined in Geography and Biology 2) Evidence of teaching experience at the undergraduate level in the following courses: Human Geography, World Regional Geography, Earth Science lecture and lab, General Biology lab, Zoology lab 3) Evidence of publications in peer reviewed Journals.
Preferred Qualifications:
1) Applicants which are able to use and teach GIS
2) Applicants experienced in R statistical language
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 24 teaching contact hours per academic year. The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success of all of our students and to an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates diversity and differences. To this end, the successful candidate will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings.
TO APPLY: Applications should consist of (1) a detailed cover letter addressing the expectations of the position; (2) a current resume/curriculum vitae; (3) a list of three professional references with complete contact information and a notation describing the work relationship with each; (4) unofficial transcripts from all degrees, official transcripts are required upon hiring; (5) a statement of teaching philosophy; and (6) a completed *Disclosure Statement.
Applications should be sent electronically to Employment Services at es@ecok.edu. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 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, Admin.160, Ada, OK 74820, (580) 559-5260.