Selman Living Lab (SLL) is located in the mixed grass prairie of western Oklahoma near Freedom, and functions as an education and research center under the direction of the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, Oklahoma.

In general, the SLL Manager is responsible for providing short-term and long-term day-to-day management of UCO's Selman Living Lab, near Freedom, Oklahoma. Maintains and manages the physical plant of the SLL to ensure that it continues to grow as an educational and research unit. They are responsible for assisting with planning, budgeting, and workforce requirements. Teaches university level courses each semester on the UCO campus (including the summer session). Working weekends and overnight travel is required on occasion

Required: Master's degree in an ecological field consistent with SLL's program themes. Experience teaching at the college/university level. Ability to work independently and well with others.

Preferred: A minimum or two years of work experience in a similar agency, higher educational institution, or field station. Some facility with plumbing, carpentry, etc. sufficient to handle minor repairs to facilities. Some knowledge of Oklahoma ecoregions and cave ecology. Physical ability to work in a remote area and in caves under varied and sometimes adverse weather conditions. Functional working knowledge of computers, including word processing, spreadsheets, powerpoint, webpage development, etc.

Job description specifics, application procedure, etc. is posted on line at https://jobs.uco.edu. At the site, click on “Search Positions” and then scroll down under “Job Category” and click on “Professional”.

Contacts for additional information:

Dr. Charlotte Simmons - Assoc. Dean College Math & Sci. 405-974-2722 mailto:[email protected]

Dr. Gloria Caddell – Chairperson Dept. Biology 405-974-5827 mailto:[email protected]