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.

Fire Administration (FIAD) Program

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 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 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).  Successful applicants may also teach courses in public administration such as Introduction to Public Administration, Public Administration Leadership and Ethics, or Administrative Law.

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 30^th 2026. 

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 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 semesters.  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 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 Dr. Neal G. Jesse, Chair, Adjunct Teaching Committee, Department of Political Science, Bowling Green State University at njesse@bgsu.edu.

Applications must be received by April 30, 2026. 

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 2026 and Spring 2027 in the areas of: American Culture Studies (ACS), Ethnic Studies (ETHN), Popular Culture (POPC), and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WS). 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 Popular Culture (POPC 1600), Popular Culture and Media (POPC 1650), Black Popular Culture (POPC 1700), Introduction to Folklore and Folklife (POPC 2200), and Introduction to WS (WS 2000). These courses may be in-person or online (asynchronous). Qualified applicants may also be offered part-time teaching assignments in more specialized undergraduate courses such as Women and Interpersonal Violence (WS 3350).

Qualifications: Ph.D. in relevant discipline preferred. Minimum requirement is a master’s degree. Evidence of successful teaching at the collegiate level is preferred.

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, 2026. 

School of Media and Communication

Part-time Teaching Positions (Adjuncts) - Undergraduate

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.

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, psherry@bgsu.edu, 306 Kuhlin Center, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403.

Applications must be received by May 4, 2026

School of Media and Communication 

Part-time Teaching Positions (Adjuncts) - Graduate

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 for Academic Year 2026-27. 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.

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, psherry@bgsu.edu, 306 Kuhlin Center, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403.

Applications must be received by May 4, 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 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 to focused, advanced courses (e.g., A&P, Evolution), as well as online courses and teaching laboratory sections. Positions possible for Fall 2026, Spring and/or Summer 2027 semesters.

Qualifications: Applicants with a minimum of an MS (biology or closely related) are eligible for the introductory courses, while, for advanced courses, preference will be given to excellent teachers with a PhD or ABD (biology or closely related).

Application: Applicants must submit: 1) a letter of application describing relevant teaching experience, 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:  Karen Root, Chair (kvroot@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 May 29, 2026

World Languages and Cultures

Part-time Teaching Positions

Details: World Languages and Culturesat Bowling Green State University seeks applicants for possible part-time teaching positions in introductory language courses for the Academic Year 2026-27.

Qualifications: Minimum Qualification: M.A. degree in Chinese, Classical Civilization, French, German, ancient Greek, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Latin American Culture Studies, 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 in the coming academic year.

Applications deadline: Postmarked by May 29, 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.

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 2025, Spring 2026, or Summer 2026 terms are not required to submit a new application to be considered for part-time faculty positions in the 2026-2027 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 6, 2026.

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 courses; specific course assignment will depend on the instructor’s credentials. Starting dates are either August 2026 or January 2027.

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: Applicants should submit the following materials electronically to Eva Crimmins, emcrimm@bgsu.edu, using Subject Heading ‘CS Part-time 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 Department of Computer Science that they are qualified to teach in the first paragraph of their letter. (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) official 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 Eva Crimmins, emcrimm@bgsu.edu.

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

Questions? Contact Dr. JK Jake Lee, Department Chair, at leej@bgsu.edu.

Applications must be received by July 26, 2026 (Sunday).

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 lecture and lab courses during the Fall 2026 and Spring and Summer 2027 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 original letters of recommendation provided.  All application materials should be sent electronically to chemistry@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 July 31, 2026.

Department of 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 2026-27 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 physics@bgsu.edu or to:

Dept. of Physics and Astronomy, 104 Overman Hall, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio, 43403

Applications must be received by July 31, 2026

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, and statistics for Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 semesters.  Successful applicants will teach undergraduate 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

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 will be reviewed on a rolling basis but for best consideration must be received by August 3, 2026.