Job Description

The Oklahoma State University, College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking nominations and applications for the Head of the Department of Physiological Sciences. The Department Head reports to the Dean and is the administrative officer of the department with overall responsibilities for faculty recruitment, mentoring, and promotion, budget management, research and instructional activities. The Department Head is expected to provide strong leadership in research, veterinary student education, graduate student education and service. The Department Head is also expected to provide close liaison with the scientific community of the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, and the University and State of Oklahoma at large. Continued activity in research and/or teaching in the candidate’s field of interest is encouraged.
Required qualifications for this position include Ph.D. or Ed.D. The successful candidate will have a PhD and be qualified for appointment to the rank of Full Professor.
Although applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been appointed. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by November 1 , 2024, to receive optimal consideration. Application materials should include a curriculum vitae, the names of three people who can provide letters of reference, and a statement of career goals. Salary is commensurate with qualifications.
Questions may be addressed to Dr. Jerry Malayer, Sr. Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies, PHSI Department Head Search Committee Chair, at [email protected].
OSU offers many benefits to its employees (see https://hr.okstate.edu/prospective-ee.html for a full list), including opportunity for childcare on campus, tuition waivers for dependent children of faculty, public service student loan forgiveness, free membership to the University’s Wellness Facilities https://wellness.okstate.edu/recreation/facilities/, and mental health resources including onsite counseling.

Stillwater is a great place to live and was named one of the best small towns in America. Stillwater is a university town situated between Oklahoma City and Tulsa with an easy 1-hour commute to either city. The city has been recognized by numerous organizations for providing a high quality of life (http://stillwater.org/page/home/community).There are multiple opportunities for cultural enhancement and recreation, particularly outdoor recreation with many nearby streams, rivers and lakes. Additionally, the city has a low crime rate, high quality public schools and is an excellent place to raise a family.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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