Position
Chair and Associate or Full Professor, Biology
Department
Biology
Job Classification(s):
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Starting Date
Fall 2025
Responsibilities
Teach lower-level introductory biology courses and upper-level Biology electives (e.g, Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy; Evolution & Systematics) and organismal courses within the applicant's expertise (e.g., Herpetology, Mammalogy, Ornithology, or Ichthyology). Experience in curation of mammal collections.
Requirements
Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or related field. Required: Biology teaching experience at the post-secondary level. Preferred; Teaching and research specialization in Vertebrate Zoology. Preferred: Some administrative experience at the college or departmental level.
Standard Requirements

Requires the ability to maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the community. Must adhere to University’s core values: People-Centered, Community, Integrity, Visionary, and Connections, per the MSU Texas Values Journey. Personal cell phone usage may be required to complete position duties, including multi-function authentication requirements. Regular reliable attendance is required.

This position is designated as security sensitive (Mod) and requires a criminal background check. Position is designated as a Responsible Employee as outlined by Title IX. May serve as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.


To Apply:

Send application letter with information on teaching and research interests, C.V., and the names and contact information from three references to Dr. Michael Shipley, Biology Department, Midwestern State University, 3410 Taft Blvd, Wichita Falls, TX 76308 or contact at michael.shipley@msutexas.edu or (940) 397-4517. Application deadline is November 7, 2024.

Please send information to the contact listed below.

Contact Information
Mailing Address
Michael Shipley,
MSU Texas
Biology
3410 Taft Blvd.
Wichita Falls, TX 76308-2099
For More Information
Michael Shipley
(940) 397-4517

michael.shipley@msutexas.edu
University Information
University Information
MSU Texas
3410 Taft Blvd.
Wichita Falls, TX 76308-2099
About MSU

Midwestern State University, a Texas public university with nearly 5,900 students, is a proud member of the Texas Tech University System. MSU Texas is centrally located between Dallas and Oklahoma City in Wichita Falls (population 103,000). MSU is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) and is committed to excellence in teaching.

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