Job Details

Assistant Professor - Paleobiology

Position Number: 9918825
Location: Bowling Green, United States
Position Type: Science - Geology, Earth Sciences & Oceanography

Assistant Professor - Paleobiology

Bowling Green State University

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Full-Time Faculty
Division: A&S Dean
Opening Date: 10/23/2026
Location: Main Campus (BG), OH
Job Number: BGSU02064
Department: A&S Dean
Closing:

Summary

The School of Earth, Environment, and Society (SEES) at Bowling Green State University (BGSU)
invites applications for a full-time (9-month) tenure-track Assistant Professor with teaching and
research specializations in Paleobiology, beginning in August 2027.

Information about Program, College, and University
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 sixth 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.

The School of Earth, Environment, and Society is one of eighteen units 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 to our strengths in teaching, scholarly/creative work, and/or service and toward
achieving excellence throughout the university and 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.

The School of Earth, Environment, and Society (SEES) offers both natural and social science
courses and programs, including undergraduate degrees in Geology, Environmental Science, and
Environmental Studies, and a Master's degree in Geology. By bridging natural and social sciences,
SEES prepares students for a variety of careers relevant to important societal issues, including
water and energy resources, climate change and sustainability. Faculty in SEES have the
opportunity to collaborate with the university's Center for Great Lakes and Watershed Studies and
assist with teaching the summer field geology course, currently taught in the American Southwest.
For more information about the School, please visit the SEES website.

SEES offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, including the option of pursuing a
Specialization in Paleobiology, as well as a Minor in Paleontology. The Paleobiology program has
attracted talented undergraduate students from across the country for over half a century. SEES
houses a collection of over 120,000 fossils with particular strength in the Paleozoic marine fossils
of Ohio and the Great Lakes region, as well as extensive teaching collections to support courses in
in invertebrate, vertebrate, and micropaleontology. Laboratory space and equipment for fossil
preparation, photography, and microscopy are available in the school.

Responsibilities of this faculty position include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level,
including general education and advanced courses in geosciences, Master's student supervision,
developing externally funded scholarship, and university service. The selected candidate is also
expected to assist with the mentoring of undergraduate research, supported by an extensive
endowment from the Don C. Steinker Paleobiology Endowed Fund.

Essential Functions

* Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in paleobiology and related areas
of geosciences.
* Advise undergraduate and graduate student research projects, including undergraduate
Honors projects and Master's student theses.
* Conduct scholarly research in the area of paleobiology leading to publications in peerreviewed
journals.
* Attract external funding in support of the paleobiology research program.
* Provide service to the school, college, university, profession, and community.

Minimum Qualifications

* Doctoral degree in the geosciences or related discipline by the date of appointment.
* Primary research focus in paleobiology.

Preferred Qualifications
* Evidence of high-quality teaching in paleobiology and the geosciences.
* Record of research activity and publication of paleobiology research in peer-reviewed
journals.
* Experience seeking or demonstrated success securing external grant funding in support of
paleobiology research.
* Evidence of effective integration of undergraduate research with the candidate's research
program.

Additional Information

Application Materials Required
* Cover letter
* Curriculum vitae
* 1-2 page teaching statement
* 1-2 page research statement
* Names and contact information of three professional references

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

Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts.

BGSU policy requires finalists 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 full
consideration, applications should be received by January 4, 2027.

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

Further Information
Questions should be directed to Dr. Margaret (Peg) M. Yacobucci (mmyacob@bgsu.edu), Professor
of Geology and Paleobiology and Search Committee Chair, School of Earth, Environment, and
Society, College of Arts and Sciences, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio 43403.

Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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