Job Opportunities

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School of Art

Part-time Instructors (Adjuncts)

Details: The School of Art at Bowling Green State University invites applications for Adjunct Instructor in one of the following areas: first year/foundation studies, drawing and painting, photography, printmaking, ceramics, glass, jewelry/metals, sculpture, animation, digital imaging, video art, interactive media (web & mobile), graphic design, art history, non-western art history, art education and art appreciation. These are part-time, one-semester appointments, with possible start date beginning August 2024 or January 2025. Teach undergraduate courses in beginning and intermediate and advanced classes. Possible additional teaching in first year program.

Qualifications: Terminal degree in discipline required, except for art history, where ABD is preferred, and MA required, and art education, where MFA or MA in Education with studio art concentration or MA in Art Education, is required. MFA, MDes and MGD are acceptable for graphic design teaching positions. Teaching experience beyond graduate teaching assistantship level preferred.

Application: Submit letter of application, resume, two current, original letters of recommendation (dated within the past year), and official terminal or highest degree transcript via email to: Lisa Molnar, Senior Administrative Secretary at Lmolnar@bgsu.edu. Finalists will also be required to authorize and pass a background check prior to an offer of employment.

Additional required application materials:

Studio teaching applicants: submit 10-20 examples each of professional and student work available online and submitted as a URL

Time-based / interactive applicants: submit 3-6 examples of professional and 10-15 student works submitted online as a URL

Art history candidates: submit significant publications    

Applications must be received by March 29, 2024


Asian Studies Program

Part-time Instructors (Adjuncts)


Details: The Asian Studies Program at Bowling Green State University invites applications to join the pool of adjunct instructors available to teach undergraduate courses in Asian Studies. Courses that may be available in Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 include the following:

Asian Studies 1800 (Asian Civilizations)

Fall, Spring. This is a core course for all Asian Studies majors and minors. Provides general knowledge of Asia relative to historical, cultural, social, economic, and political developments of selected countries in East, South, or Southeast Asia.

Asian Studies 2000 (Introduction to Asian Religions)

Fall or Spring. This course provides an introduction to Asian Religions. It looks at some of the sacred texts, philosophies, and practices of religions either started in South, East, or Southeast Asia or practiced by large numbers of people there, including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Shintoism, Sikhism, Jainism, Taoism, and Confucianism. Students will leave the class with a sense of the diversity of "Asia" as well as an understanding that religions are not monolithic, but open to interpretation both by practitioners and by artists - musicians, dancers, painters, and writers.

Qualifications: A master's degree in philosophy, religion, history, political science, Asian Studies, or specialization in Asia from a relevant program is preferred.

A bachelor's degree in a related field and current enrollment in a master’s program may be considered, to be judged by the program with approval of the Dean required. A background check will be required.

Application: Electronically submit a letter of eligibility and interest, resume and two letters of recommendation to Kim Batey, kbatey@bgsu.edu. For questions call (419) 372-2667. If a course is available, candidates will be required to submit official transcripts.

Applications will be accepted through April 1, 2024.


Department of Political Science

Part-Time Instructors (Adjuncts)

Details: The Department of Political Science at Bowling Green State University seeks applications for possible part-time adjunct teaching positions for the Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and Summer 2025 semesters to teach in the Bachelor of Science in Fire Administration (FIAD) program (www.bgsu.edu/fiad). The Fire Administration program is an online degree completion program. Online classes are held on a 15-week semester schedule fall and spring. Classes are held on an accelerated flexible schedule in the summer. Successful applicants will teach one or more of the following online courses: Fire & Emergency Services Administration, Principles of Emergency Management, Analytical Approaches for Fire & Emergency Services, Applications of Fire Research, Political & Legal Foundations for Fire Protection, Psychology of Disaster, Advanced Fire & Emergency Services Administration (Capstone).

Qualifications: A master’s degree is required; PhD is preferred. Online teaching experience is preferred. Practical management experience in a field related to the fire service, emergency management, or related field is preferred.

Application: Applicants should submit the following items: (1) a letter of interest, (2) curriculum vitae or resume, (3) two current (no more than a year old) letters of reference, and (4) official transcripts indicating highest degree earned. Successful applicants will be required to authorize and pass a background check as a condition of employment. Qualified candidates and current adjuncts will be forwarded to future pools, unless they indicate that they do not wish to do so. Please send application materials electronically to Dominic Wells, Director of the Fire Administration (FIAD) Program, at wellsd@bgsu.edu.

Applications must be received by April 26th, 2024.


Forensic Science/ Department of Chemistry

Part-time Forensic Science Instructor (Adjuncts): Various Fields

Details: The Department of Chemistry at Bowling Green State University (https://www.bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences/chemistry.html) seeks strong applicants for a part-time teaching assignment in support of the BGSU Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science Degree Program for Academic Year 2024-2025 including Summer 2025. 

Qualifications: Successful applicants will teach introductory courses, as well as upper-division topical courses as needed. Starting date is Fall 2024 through Summer 2025.  A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a forensic science discipline and a minimum of 5 years of experience in one of the following areas: crime scene investigation, trace evidence, latent prints, professional responsibility, or firearms. In lieu of required experience, a master’s degree in Forensic Science with a minimum of one semester teaching experience at an accredited University and a history of publication in forensically-relevant topics and experience with various forensic science methods, techniques and applications is also acceptable.

Latent Prints description: Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in forensic or other physical science and a minimum of 5 years work experience in the latent print unit of an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited crime laboratory. In lieu of required experience, a master’s degree in Forensic Science with a minimum of one semester teaching experience at an accredited University and a history of publication in forensically-relevant topics and experience with various forensic science methods, techniques and applications is also acceptable.

Work experience shall include court room testimony. The qualified candidate shall have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of friction skin physiology and morphology, terminology, detection, recovery, photography, preservation, enhancement, analysis, comparison, documentation and reporting of latent print evidence.

Firearms

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in forensic or other physical science and a minimum of 5 years work experience in pattern comparison unit of an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited crime laboratory. In lieu of required experience, a master’s degree in Forensic Science with a minimum of one semester teaching experience at an accredited University and a history of publication in forensically-relevant topics and experience with various forensic science methods, techniques and applications is also acceptable.

Work experience shall include court room testimony. The qualified candidate shall have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of pattern comparison, terminology, detection, recovery, photography, preservation, enhancement, analysis, comparison, documentation and reporting of pattern comparison evidence.

Crime scene

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in forensic or other physical science and a minimum of 5 years work experience in the crime scene unit of an accredited crime laboratory. In lieu of required experience, a master’s degree in Forensic Science with a minimum of one semester teaching experience at an accredited University and a history of publication in forensically-relevant topics and experience with various forensic science methods, techniques and applications is also acceptable. Work experience shall include court room testimony. The qualified candidate shall have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of evidence collection, terminology, detection, recovery, photography, preservation, enhancement, analysis, comparison, documentation and reporting of crime scene evidence.

Capstone, Research, and Internship

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in forensic or other physical science and a minimum of 5 years work experience in the relevant unit of an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited crime laboratory. In lieu of required experience, a master’s degree in Forensic Science with a minimum of one semester teaching experience at an accredited University and a history of publication in forensically-relevant topics and experience with various forensic science methods, techniques and applications is also acceptable.

Work experience shall include court room testimony. The qualified candidate shall have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of techniques, terminology, detection, recovery, photography, preservation, enhancement, analysis, comparison, documentation and reporting of evidence analysis results in the appropriate laboratory unit.

Applications: Applicants should submit: 1) letter of application, 2) full curriculum vita/resume, 3) Two letters of recommendation (written within the past year) 4) official transcripts indicating highest degree.  Finalists are also required to authorize and pass a background check prior to offer of employment.  All application materials including a resume/CV should be submitted electronically to bci@bgsu.edu.

Applications must be received by April 28, 2024.  Unless applicants request otherwise, applications will be kept on file for possible openings in the future.


Forensic Science/ Department of Chemistry

Part-time Forensic Science Instructor (Adjuncts): Various Fields

Details: The Department of Chemistry at Bowling Green State University (https://www.bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences/chemistry.html) seeks strong applicants

for a part-time teaching assignment in support of the BGSU Master of Science in Forensic Science Degree Program for Academic Year 2024-2025 including Summer 2025. 

Qualifications: Successful applicants will teach introductory courses, as well as upper-division topical courses as needed. Starting date is Fall 2024 through Summer 2025.  A minimum of a master’s degree in a forensic science discipline and a minimum of 5 years of experience in one of the following areas: trace evidence or professional responsibility. In lieu of required experience, a master’s degree in Forensic Science with a minimum of one semester teaching experience at an accredited University and a history of publication in forensically-relevant topics and experience with various forensic science methods, techniques and applications is also acceptable.

Crime scene

Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree in forensic or other physical science and a minimum of 5 years work experience in the crime scene unit of an accredited crime laboratory. Work experience shall include court room testimony. The qualified candidate shall have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of evidence collection, terminology, detection, recovery, photography, preservation, enhancement, analysis, comparison, documentation and reporting of crime scene evidence.

Trace

Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree in forensic or other physical science and a minimum of 5 years work experience in the trace evidence unit of an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited crime laboratory. Work experience shall include court room testimony. The qualified candidate shall have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of pattern comparison, terminology, detection, recovery, photography, preservation, enhancement, analysis, comparison, documentation and reporting of trace evidence.

Professional Responsibility

Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree in forensic or other physical science and a minimum of 5 years work experience in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited crime laboratory. Work experience shall include court room testimony. The preferred qualified candidate shall have served on an ethics board or committee within the laboratory.

Application: Applicants should submit: 1) letter of application, 2) full curriculum vita/resume, 3) Two letters of recommendation (written within the past year) 4) official transcripts indicating highest degree.  Finalists are also required to authorize and pass a background check prior to offer of employment.  All application materials including a resume/CV should be submitted electronically to bci@bgsu.edu.

Applications must be received by April 28, 2024.  Unless applicants request otherwise, applications will be kept on file for possible openings in the future.


Department of Philosophy

Part-time Instructors (Adjuncts)

Details: The Department of Philosophy at Bowling Green State University (www.bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences/phil) anticipates a number of adjunct (part-time) teaching opportunities during the 2024-25 academic year beginning with the Fall 2024 semester. These most likely will involve introductory courses, including courses in applied ethics.

Qualifications: Applicants must have at least an M.A. in philosophy.

Application: To apply, submit a letter of application, CV, two recent letters of recommendation (within 1 year), official transcripts indicating highest degree earned, and a teaching portfolio to: Adjunct Search Committee, Department of Philosophy, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green OH 43403-0222. Electronic applications are also accepted (meweber@bgsu.edu). In accordance with University policy, a background check will be conducted before hiring.

Unless they request otherwise, qualified applicants will also be considered for future part-time employment opportunities that may arise.

Application deadline is May 25, 2024.


World Languages and Cultures
Part-time Teaching Positions

Details: World Languages and Cultures at Bowling Green State University seeks applicants for possible part-time teaching positions in introductory language courses for the Academic Year 2024-25.

Qualifications: Minimum Qualification: M.A. degree in Chinese, Classical Civilization, French, German, ancient Greek, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Spanish, or related field. Evidence of successful teaching at the collegiate level in any of the above languages or related field is preferred, as is teaching online courses at the collegiate level.

Application: Submit application materials by postal mail to: Amy Smith, Sr. Administrative Assistant, World Languages and Cultures, Shatzel Hall 207, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403. Complete application file must include:

  1. letter of application;
  2. full curriculum vita (including a listing of all courses taught and when);
  3. two current (dated within the past year), original letters of reference; and
  4. official transcripts indicating highest degree earned.

Finalists are also required to authorize and to pass a background check prior to offer of employment.

Unless they request otherwise, qualified applicants will also be considered for future part-time employment opportunities that may arise.

Applications deadline: Postmarked by May 31, 2024.


Department of Psychology
Part-time Instructors

Details: The Department of Psychology at Bowling Green State University seeks strong applicants for part-time teaching assignments in the areas of introductory psychology, developmental psychology, statistics, neuroscience, research methods, cognitive psychology, social psychology, personality, clinical psychology, assessment, and industrial-organizational psychology for the Academic Year 2024-25.  Successful applicants will teach undergraduate/graduate courses in psychology.   

Qualifications: Candidates must have a master’s degree in psychology. Evidence of successful teaching at the collegiate level is preferred.   

Application: To be considered, applicants must submit

  1. a letter of application
  2. full curriculum vita
  3. two current (dated within the past year), original letters of reference sent directly from the reference
  4. official transcripts indicating the highest degree earned sent directly to the department or college

Submit application materials to: Administrative Assistant, Department of Psychology, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403.   Application can be sent electronically to psych@bgsu.edu.

Qualified applicants will also be considered for future part-time employment opportunities that may arise, unless they request otherwise. Finalists are required to authorize and pass a background check prior to offer of employment.

Applications must be received by June 7, 2024


SOCIOLOGY/ARTS & SCIENCES

Part-time Instructors (Adjuncts)

Details: The Department of Sociology at Bowling Green State University seeks applications for possible part-time adjunct teaching positions for the Academic Year 2024-25. Successful applicants will teach undergraduate courses in Sociology, which includes Principles of Sociology and special topics or upper-division classes as needed, such as Introductory Sociological Theory, Alcohol, Drugs, and Society, Deviance, Family, and Criminology.

Qualifications: MA in Sociology or related field is required; PhD strongly preferred.

Application: Applicants should submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, two current (no more than a year old), original letters of reference and official transcripts indicating highest degree. Successful applicants will be required to authorize and pass a background check as a condition of employment. Please send materials to: Danielle Kuhl, Chair, Sociology Department, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403. Emailed applications are preferred but hard copies accepted. Email to dckuhl@bgsu.edu.

Unless they request otherwise, qualified applicants will also be considered for future adjunct teaching opportunities that may arise.

Applications must be received by June 15, 2024


Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Part-time Instructors (Adjuncts)

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Bowling Green State University (http://www.bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences/mathematics-and-statistics.html) seeks applicants for one or more part-time teaching assignments of undergraduate and/or graduate courses in mathematics and statistics for Academic Year 2024-2025.

Details: Successful applicants may teach quantitative reasoning, college algebra, precalculus, calculus, math education, introductory and/or foundational statistics, statistics, a first course of probability, and/or other courses depending on the applicant’s qualifications. Starting date is August 2024 or January 2025.

Qualifications: Candidates must have a master’s or doctoral degree in mathematics, statistics, mathematics education, or in a closely related field. Evidence of successful teaching in mathematics and statistics courses at the collegiate level is preferred, as is experience teaching in an Emporium format.

Application: Complete application file must include: (1) a letter of application; (2) full curriculum vita; (3) two current (dated after August 30th, 2023), original letters of reference; (4) official transcripts indicating the highest degree earned. Finalists will also be required to authorize and pass a background check prior to an offer of employment.

Submit application materials to: Junfeng Shang, Chair, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403.

Qualified applicants will also be considered for future part-time employment opportunities that may arise unless they request otherwise.

Applications must be received by June 25th, 2024.


Department of Chemistry

Part-time Instructors (Adjuncts)

Details:

The Department of Chemistry at Bowling Green State University (www.bgsu.edu/chemistry) seeks applicants for possible part-time teaching positions in introductory-level chemistry courses during the fall 2024 and spring and summer 2025 semesters.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have an MS in chemistry or its equivalent. A PhD in chemistry or a closely related field is preferred.

Authorizing and passing a background check is a condition of employment.

Application:

Applicants should submit: 1) a letter of application, 2) a full curriculum vita, and 3) an official transcript indicating the awarding of the highest degree. Arrangement should also be made to have two letters of reference provided. All application materials should be sent electronically to cable@bgsu.edu.

Unless otherwise requested, qualified applicants will also be considered for future part-time employment opportunities that may arise.

Applications must be received by June 30, 2024.


Physics and Astronomy

Part-time Instructors (Adjuncts)

Details:

The Department of Physics & Astronomy at Bowling Green State University seeks applicants for possible part-time teaching positions in the 2024-25 academic year and the following summer. Successful applicants will teach undergraduate courses in physics and/or astronomy.

Unless they request otherwise, qualified applicants will also be considered for future part-time positions that may arise. 

Qualifications:

A master's degree in physics, astronomy, or a closely related field is required and a Ph.D. is preferred. Evidence of effective teaching at the college level is preferred.

Application:

Applicants should submit a letter of application, a complete CV, two current (dated within the past year), original letters of reference, and official transcripts indicating the highest degree earned. Finalists will also be required to pass a background check prior to an offer of employment. Application materials should be sent to: Dept. of Physics and Astronomy, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio, 43403 or physics@bgsu.edu.

Applications must be received by July 31, 2024


BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Part-time Instructors (Adjuncts)

Details: The Department of Biological Sciences at Bowling Green State University seeks strong applicants for possible part-time teaching positions in a range of courses from introductory biology classes for majors and non-majors to focused, advanced courses, for example, Anatomy & Physiology, Herpetology, as well as teaching laboratory sections.

Qualifications: Applicants with a minimum of a MS (sciences) are eligible for the introductory courses, while, for advanced courses, preference will be given to excellent teachers with a PhD. Unless they request otherwise, qualified applicants will also be considered for future part-time employment opportunities that may arise.

Application: Applicants need to submit: 1) letter of application indicating course(s) of interest, a 2) full curriculum vita, 3) official transcripts of highest degree earned and 4) two letters of recommendation dated within the past year.

Finalists are also required to authorize and pass a background check prior to offer of employment.

Electronically submit the letter of application and full curriculum vitae as one pdf file to Michele Nagel at mnagel@bgsu.edu (Subject heading: Biological Sciences PT Faculty Search). Please have official transcripts and two letters of recommendation sent to BGSU, Biological Sciences, 217 Life Sciences Bldg., Bowling Green, OH 43403, Attn: Michele Nagel, or emailed to mnagel@bgsu.edu.

Further information about our department can be found at http://www.bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences/biological-sciences.html.

Applications must be received by August 4, 2024.


In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421.

BGSU policy requires finalists to authorize and pass a background investigation prior to receiving an offer of employment. An official transcript showing the terminal degree is also required.

Unless otherwise requested, qualified applicants will also be considered for future part-time employment opportunities as they arise.

Bowling Green State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities regardless of age, gender identity, genetic information, religion, or sexual orientation.

Updated: 03/18/2024 01:56PM