Job Opportunities

Postings for full-time positions are available at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/bgsu

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.

School of Cultural and Critical Studies 
Part-Time Instructors (Adjuncts)

Details: The School of Cultural and Critical Studies at Bowling Green State University seeks strong applicants for possible part-time teaching assignments for Fall 2024, Spring 2025 and Summer 2025 in the areas of: American Culture Studies (ACS), Ethnic Studies (ETHN), Popular Culture (POPC), Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WS), and Public History (PUBH). In their letter of application, applicants should clearly identify specific courses and general field(s) which they are qualified to teach. Successful candidates may teach introductory courses in these fields including Introduction to ACS (ACS 2000), Cultural Pluralism in the U.S. (ACS 2500), Introduction to ETHN (ETHN 1010), Introduction to WS (WS 2000), Introduction to Popular Culture (POPC 1600), Popular Culture and Media (POPC 1650), Black Popular Culture (POPC 1700), Introduction to Folklore and Folklife (POPC 2200), and Women and Interpersonal Violence (WS 3350). These courses may be in-person or online (asynchronous). Qualified applicants may also be offered part-time teaching assignments in more specialized undergraduate and graduate courses in these units, including courses that contribute to the Public History graduate certificate such as Historical Society Administration (ACS/HIST 6570) and Museology (ACS/HIST 6540). 
 
Qualifications: Ph.D. in relevant discipline preferred. Minimum requirement is a master’s degree. Evidence of successful teaching at the collegiate level is preferred. For Public History positions, professional experience in the field is strongly preferred, and necessary for applicants without a Ph.D. 
 
Application: Applicants should submit the following materials electronically to Amy Davidson, amyd@bgsu.edu, using the Subject Heading ‘SCCS PT Faculty Search’: 

1) letter of application outlining qualifications relevant to this position—(a) Candidates are asked to clearly identify the specific courses and general fields within the School of Cultural and Critical Studies that they are qualified to teach in the first paragraph of their letter. For each course identified, describe how your experiences qualify you to teach it. “Qualifying” examples may include (but is not limited to): graduate degrees, graduate coursework, academic paper presentations, academic publications, exhibitions, professional experiences, prior teaching experience, workshops, seminars, and etc. (b) If candidates have online/remote teaching experience, they are asked to clearly describe the extent of that experience in the letter. (c) Please note your availability to teach in-person (in Bowling Green, Ohio) or online. Note: Candidates may be asked to provide credentials specific to the course that they will teach.

2) teaching statement briefly outlining your beliefs about the teaching and learning process as well as concrete examples of ways in which you enact those beliefs in the classroom.

3) full curriculum vita.

4) original transcript(s) indicating highest degree earned (snail mail or electronically sent from the institution where the degree was conferred).

5) two current (dated within the past year) original letters of reference to be sent directly from the recommender or a dossier service like Interfolio to Amy Davidson, amyd@bgsu.edu.

Finalists will be required to authorize and pass a background check prior to offer of employment.

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

Questions? Contact Dr. Angela Nelson, School Director, at anelson@bgsu.edu. 

Applications must be received by May 1, 2024.   

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 arts management, creative drama, performance studies, script analysis, film studies, theatre for youth and dance. The successful applicant will teach in area(s) of their expertise pending sufficient enrollments. Starting date is August 26, 2024.

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: Applicants should submit: 1) letter of application, 2) full curriculum vita, 3) two current (dated within the past year), original letters of reference, and 4) official transcripts indicating the highest degree earned. Finalists will be required to authorize and pass a background check prior to an offer of employment. Submit application materials to: Lesa Lockford, Chair, Department of Theatre and Film, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403-0180.

Applications must be postmarked by May 20th, 2024. Electronic applications will not be accepted. Unless applicants request otherwise, applications will be kept on file for possible openings in the Spring, Summer and Fall 2025 terms.

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 Political Science

Adjunct Job posting, Spring 2024

Details: The Department of Political Science at Bowling Green State University seeks applications for possible part-time adjunct teaching positions for the Academic Year 2024-25 and Summer 2025. Successful applicants will teach undergraduate courses in Political Science, which includes American Government, Public Administration, Comparative Government, International Relations, Public Law, and Political Theory. Graduate teaching is a possibility.

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

Application: Applicants should submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and 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 mail materials to: Marc Simon, Chair, Adjunct Teaching Committee, Department of Political Science, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403. No email applications will be accepted.

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

Deadline: Applications must be received by June 1, 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 History

Part-time Instructors (Adjuncts): Various Fields

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 2024-25 and Summer 2025. 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 master’s 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. Applications must be postmarked by June 28, 2024.  Unless applicants request otherwise, applications will be kept on file for possible openings in the future.

Applications must be received by June 28, 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.

School of Media & Communication
Part-time Teaching Positions, Academic Year 2024-2025

Details: The School of Media and Communication (http://www.bgsu.edu/smc) seeks strong applicants for part-time, adjunct teaching assignments at the undergraduate level in the areas of communication, media production and studies, journalism, public relations, advertising, and social media. Undergraduate courses could include strategic communication, interpersonal communication, organizational communication, leadership, conflict and communication, introductory journalism, broadcast journalism, new media and journalism, sports reporting, public relations, social media, video and audio production or script writing. SMC courses could be online or face-to-face.
Starting dates are either August 26, 2024 or January 13, 2025.

Qualifications: Candidates must have a master’s degree in journalism, public relations, communication or media-related fields or a bachelor’s degree with five or more years of more professional experience in those areas. Professional experience is required to teach journalism and public relations courses.
Evidence of successful teaching at the collegiate 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, official transcripts indicating the highest degree earned, and copies of teaching evaluations, if available.
Unless otherwise requested, qualified applicants will also be considered for future part-time employment opportunities that may arise.
Finalists will be required to authorize and pass a background check prior to offer of employment.

Submit application materials to:
Sherry Pickerel, School of Media and Communication, 306 Kuhlin Center, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403.
Applications must be received by June 30, 2024.

School of Media and Communication
Adjunct Part-time Teaching Positions, Academic Year 2024-2025

Details: The School of Media and Communication at Bowling Green State University (http://www.bgsu.edu/smc) seeks strong applicants for possible part-time, adjunct teaching positions in our graduate programs. Graduate teaching assignments may be in the following areas: strategic communication, advertising, public relations, organizational communication, or research methods. SMC courses could be online or face-to-face.

Starting dates are either August 26, 2024 or January 13, 2025.

Qualifications: Candidates must have a master’s degree and professional industry experience to teach courses in the online Strategic Communication MA program. Candidates must have a PhD in communication or related field for consideration to teach face-to-face doctoral courses. Evidence of successful teaching at the collegiate 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, official transcripts indicating the highest degree earned, and copies of teaching evaluations of graduate courses, if available.

Unless otherwise requested, qualified applicants will also be considered for future part-time employment opportunities that may arise. Finalists will be required to authorize and pass a background check prior to an offer of employment.

Submit application materials to:
Sherry Pickerel, School of Media and Communication, 306 Kuhlin Center, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403.
Applications must be received by June 30, 2024.

Department of English

Part-time Instructors (Adjuncts)

Details: The Department of English at Bowling Green State University seeks strong applicants for anticipated part-time faculty positions in the following areas: Literature, Creative Writing, Rhetoric and Writing Studies, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Linguistics, and Scientific & Technical Communication.

Qualifications: 1) MA or MFA in English, TESOL, or M.Ed

2) Experience teaching college-level courses in designated areas

3) Demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching

Application:

Address electronic applications to Dr. Stephannie Gearhart, Chair, Department of English and submit to english@bgsu.edu or mail hardcopy materials to the Department of English, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403.

Note: part-time faculty members who taught for the Department of English during the Fall 2023, Spring 2024, or Summer 2024 terms are not required to submit a new application to be considered for part-time faculty positions in the 2024-2025 academic year.

Complete application files should include:

1) letter outlining qualifications relevant to this position;

2) a CV which includes a list of graduate courses taken and brief descriptions of courses taught;

3) two current original letters of reference;

4) official transcripts indicating highest degree earned and sent directly from degree-granting institution to the BGSU Department of English.

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

Applications must be received by July 5, 2024.

School of Earth, Environment, and Society

Part-time Instructors (Adjuncts)

Details: The School of Earth, Environment and Society at Bowling Green State University (http://www.bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences/earth-environment-and-society.html) seeks applicants for possible part-time teaching positions for introductory Geology, Environmental Science/Policy, Geospatial, and Geography courses for the academic year 2024-2025.

Qualifications: Candidates must have at least an M.S. in the discipline or a closely related field.

Application: Applicants must submit: 1) a letter of application, 2) a full curriculum vitae, 3) two original, current (dated within the past year) letters of reference, and 4) official transcripts indicating the highest degree. Finalists are required to authorize and pass a background check prior to an offer of employment. Please send application materials electronically to: Jeffrey Snyder, SEES Director (jasnyd@bgsu.edu). Unless they request otherwise, qualified applicants will also be considered for future part-time employment opportunities that may arise.

Applications must be received by July 15, 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.

Department of Computer Science

Part-time Instructors (Adjuncts)

Details: The Department of Computer Science at Bowling Green State University seeks applicants for one or more part-time, adjunct teaching positions. The position carries a 3-, 6-, or 9-hour load (1,2 or 3 courses, in the classroom or online). Salary varies with teaching load. Adjunct faculty typically teach freshman or sophomore courses; specific course assignment will depend on the instructor’s credentials. Starting dates are either August 2024 or January 2025.

Qualifications: Candidates must have a master’s degree in computer science or a closely related field. Evidence of successful teaching at the collegiate level is preferred.

Application: Electronic applications must include the following essential documents: (1) a letter of application, (2) a resume or curriculum vitae, (3) official transcripts sent directly from the issuing institution (applicants should not send transcripts themselves), and (4) two original and recently dated letters of reference with signatures, focusing on the applicant's teaching capabilities.  Additionally, applicants are encouraged to submit a teaching philosophy statement and student evaluations, if available, although these are not mandatory. All email attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. An official transcript, indicating the highest degree attained, will be required at the time of employment.  

Please direct your electronic applications to Dr. JK Jake Lee, Chair of the Department of Computer Science, via email at leej@bgsu.edu. Note that we do not accept hardcopy applications, except for official transcripts, which may be submitted in hardcopy only if the option for electronic submission is unavailable.

Applications must be received by August 5, 2024 (Monday).