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Bowling Green State University Assistant Teaching Professor - Astronomy in Bowling Green, Ohio
Assistant Teaching Professor - Astronomy
Bowling Green State University
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Full-Time Faculty
Division: A&S Dean
Opening Date: 03/18/2026
Location: Main Campus (BG), OH
Job Number: BGSU01457
Department: A&S Dean
Closing:
Summary
The Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor position with a start date of August 10, 2026. This is a 9-month, non-renewable appointment.
The Department of Physics and Astronomy is 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. Learn more at: https://www.bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences.html
The Department of Physics and Astronomy currently has twelve faculty, including teaching and research faculty, with a 7-5 balance between physicists and astronomers. We offer BS and MS programs in Physics, and minor programs in Physics and in Astronomy. We teach introductory courses in Astronomy and Physics taken by students in a variety of majors across campus. Details about the Department are available at http://www.bgsu.edu/physics
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