Job Opportunities

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 2026 or January 2027. 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.

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 April 3, 2026

Department of History

Part-time Instructors (Adjuncts)

Details: The Department of History at Bowling Green State University (http://www.bgsu.edu/arts-and- sciences/history.html) seeks applicants for part-time teaching assignments in all areas of history, from the ancient to the modern world for Academic Year 2026-27 and the following summer. Successful applicants will teach introductory courses in US and World history, as well as upper-division topical courses as needed.

Qualifications: Candidates must have at least a masters degree in History or equivalent. Evidence of successful teaching at the collegiate level is preferred.

Application: Applicants should submit: 1) letter of application, 2) full curriculum vita, 3) two current (dated within the past year), 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 offer of employment. Submit application materials to: Amílcar E. Challú, Chair, History Department, achallu@bgsu.edu, or 132 Williams Hall, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403.

Unless applicants request otherwise, applications will be kept on file for possible openings in the future.

Applications must be postmarked/received by April 27, 2026.

Forensic Science Department

Part-time Forensic Science Instructor (Adjuncts)

Details:  The Department of Forensic Science  at Bowling Green State University 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 2026-2027 including Summer 2026. 

Qualifications:  Successful applicants will teach introductory courses, as well as upper-division topical courses as needed. Starting date is Fall 2026 through Summer 2027.  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 or latent prints. 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 courtroom 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.

Crime scene description:

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. Work experience shall include courtroom 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.

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.  Incomplete files cannot be considered. 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 forsci@bgsu.edu.

Applications must be received by May 5, 2026.  Unless applicants request otherwise, applications will be kept on file for possible openings in the future.

Department of Theatre and Film

Part-time Instructors (Adjuncts)

Details: The Department of Theatre and Film at Bowling Green State University (http://www.bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences/theatre-and-film.html) seeks strong applicants for part-time teaching assignments in the areas of film studies, performance studies, theatre studies, and dance for academic year 2026-27. The successful applicant will teach in area(s) of their expertise pending sufficient enrollments. Starting date is August 24, 2026.

Qualifications: Candidates must have a terminal degree appropriate to the courses being taught (MFA or PhD) or have sufficient professional experience to meet Higher Learning Commission guidelines for Tested Experience. Evidence of successful teaching at the collegiate level is preferred.

Application: Electronic applications may be sent to Emily Stanley, Secretary, Department of Theatre and Film, epstanl@bgsu.edu. Alternatively, hard copies of applications may be sent to Emily Stanley, Secretary, Department of Theatre and Film, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403-0180. Applications must include: 1) letter of application, 2) curriculum vita, 3) two current (dated within the past year), original letters of reference, and 4) official transcripts indicating the highest degree earned. The office issuing the transcript should send materials directly to Emily Stanley. Finalists will be required to authorize and pass a background check prior to an offer of employment.

Applications must be received by May 15, 2026. Unless applicants request otherwise, applications will be kept on file for possible openings in the Spring and Summer 2027 terms.

Department of Philosophy

Part-time Instructors (Adjuncts)

Details: The Department of Philosophy at Bowling Green State University (https://www.bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences/philosophy.html) anticipates a number of possible adjunct (part-time) teaching opportunities during the 2026-27 academic year beginning with the Fall 2026 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 application materials by postal mail to: Adjunct Search Committee, Department of Philosophy, 308 Shatzel Hall, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green OH 43403-0222. Electronic applications are also accepted (meweber@bgsu.edu).

Complete application file must include:

1.     letter of application

2.     full curriculum vita

3.     two current letters of recommendation (within 1 year),

4.     official transcripts indicating highest degree earned

5.     complete teaching portfolio

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, 2026.

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 2026-2027.

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 2026 or January 2027.

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, 2025), 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.

Applications must be received by June 25th, 2026.  Qualified applicants will also be considered for future part-time employment opportunities that may arise unless they request otherwise.