Assistant Teaching Professor - Biology

Bowling Green State University•Main Campus (BG), OH

About The Position

The Department of Biological Sciences at Bowling Green State University invites applications for a Qualified Rank Faculty Assistant Teaching Professor. This is a full-time, 9-month academic appointment starting August 9, 2027. The department has 24 full-time active faculty, serves more than 600 undergraduate majors, and supports approximately 60 MS and PhD students. Its program emphasizes innovative teaching and learning approaches, experiential learning, undergraduate research, and graduate research training. The department is part of the College of Arts and Sciences, which supports faculty success through mentorship, professional development resources, collaboration, and shared governance. The university is a comprehensive, high-research public institution in northwestern Ohio. The position focuses on teaching introductory biology for majors and non-majors, as well as microbiology for health and nursing majors. Teaching may include coordinating laboratory sections. Service to the department, college, or university is also expected. The position is open until filled; applications submitted by January 11, 2027, receive best consideration. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and credentials, and a full benefits package is available.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Biological Sciences or a related area, such as microbiology.
Two semesters of college-level teaching experience as a Teaching Assistant.
Demonstrated background in a biological discipline through coursework, teaching experience, research, or similar experience.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree in Biological Sciences or a related area, such as microbiology.
Two semesters of college-level teaching experience as an instructor of record.
Experience coordinating Teaching Assistants assigned to course labs or recitation sections.