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Assistant Teaching Professor - Biological Sciences

Position Number: 6629896
Location: Bowling Green, OH
Position Type: Science - Biology

Assistant Teaching Professor - Biological Sciences

Bowling Green State University

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Full-Time Faculty
Division: A&S Dean
Opening Date: 09/25/2025
Location: Main Campus (BG), OH
Job Number: BGSU01105
Department: A&S Dean
Closing:

Summary

The Department of Biological Sciences at Bowling Green State University seeks an instructor with the background and experience to teach lecture and laboratory sections of anatomy & physiology and general biology. This a renewable, full-time, academic-year appointment with a start date of August 2026.

Information about Program and College
The Department of Biological Sciences located within the College of Arts and Sciences. The vision for our College, aligned with the university's strategic plan, is to ensure that our students graduate career-ready to meet the world's challenges, and that our faculty research and creative activity contribute to the public good. We achieve this through robust collaboration across departmental boundaries, with particular attention given to increasing experiential learning for our undergraduate and graduate students and connecting our scholarly and creative work to the needs of our region. We are especially interested in recruiting candidates who can contribute excellence in teaching, scholarly/creative work, and/or service toward achieving excellence throughout the university and to the greater community. The College is committed to faculty success, providing resources and support within the Dean's Office and through collaboration with Arts and Sciences departments and schools, leadership teams in other colleges, and university-serving partners such as the Center for Faculty Excellence. Through these connections, we have developed a comprehensive, cohort-based mentorship program to support the professional growth and advancement of faculty across all disciplines and ranks. We value and practice shared governance and are committed to maintaining a vibrant and supportive working environment.

As a Public University for the Public Good, Bowling Green State University is a comprehensive, high research university located in northwestern Ohio committed to driving economic and cultural vitality in the region and beyond. Through innovative teaching, research and creative activities, BGSU fosters a collaborative and inclusive learning community where inspired ideas, knowledge and achievements support the region, state and nation. More than 760 talented and passionate faculty members teach across more than 200 undergraduate majors and programs, 17 doctoral programs, and 57 master's programs. A focus on promoting research, scholarship, and creative activities has resulted in a significant increase in extramural funding over the past several years.

Guided by Forward, BGSU's strategic plan, the University is focused on redefining student success. For the fifth year in a row, The Wall Street Journal ranks BGSU as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest that students would choose again. BGSU also holds the Wall Street Journal distinction of being the No. 1 public university in Ohio for the student experience.

Essential Functions

The primary responsibilities of the position are (1) to teach classes in our anatomy and physiology sequence, which could include teaching and/or coordinating laboratory sections, and (2) to teach, as needed, classes in introductory biology for majors and non-majors, either of which could include teaching laboratory sections. Additional teaching expectations for the successful candidate will center primarily on undergraduate-level teaching courses that support our pre-health majors.

The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to service the department, college, and university, e.g., participation on departmental committees, assisting in student recruitment and advising at the department level.

Minimum Qualifications

- Master's in biological sciences or health-related area (e.g., anatomy and physiology)
- Two semesters of college-level teaching experience as a Teaching Assistant
- Demonstrated background (e.g., courses taken, teaching experience, research) in anatomy and physiology

Preferred Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in biological sciences or related area (e.g., anatomy and physiology)
- Two semesters of college-level teaching experience as an instructor of record
- Experience coordinating TAs assigned to teaching lab or recitation sections
- Experience with pre-health majors and related curriculum

Additional Information

Application Materials Required
- Cover letter that describes background in anatomy and physiology and teaching philosophy
- Curriculum Vita
- Names and contact information of three (3) professional references

Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned are required for candidates invited for in-person interviews.

Finalist will be required to submit official transcripts and letters of reference.

BGSU policy requires finalist to authorize and pass a background check prior to receiving an offer of employment.

Application Deadline
The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by October 25, 2025.

Salary & Benefits
Competitive and commensurate with candidate's experience and credentials. Full benefits package available.

Further Information For further information, please contact Dr. Ray Larsen, Search Committee Chair: larsera@bgsu.edu

Bowling Green State University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to ensuring an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and encourage applications from all regardless of sex, race, veteran-status, disability, age, gender identity, genetic information, religion, or sexual orientation. EEOC Know Your Rights Poster: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

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 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.

BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/bgsu/jobs/5092491/assistant-teaching-professor-biological-sciences

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