Assistant Teaching Professor - Womens, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Assistant Teaching Professor - Womens, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Main Campus (BG), OH

Job Type

Full-Time Faculty

Job Number

BGSU02068

Division

A&S Dean

Department

School of Cultural & Critical - Faculty

Opening Date

10/26/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Summary

The School of Cultural and Critical Studies at Bowling Green State University invites applications for a Qualified Rank Faculty (QRF) Assistant Teaching Professor position (full-time, 9-month, renewable) in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies starting August 9, 2027.

Information about Program and College

The School of Cultural and Critical Studies (SCCS) includes four interdisciplinary programs with distinct but complementary missions: American Culture Studies, Ethnic Studies, Popular Culture, and Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies. These programs share a multidisciplinary approach, eclectic methodologies, a commitment to critical thinking and engagement, and an emphasis on how differences-cultural, national, economic, racial, sexual-are constructed and expressed. For more information, visit our web site:

https://www.bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences/cultural-and-critical-studies.html

The School of Cultural and Critical Studies is one of eighteen units 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

• Teach a variety of undergraduate courses (4 courses per semester, mostly in-person) which must include introductory women's studies and sexuality courses, and which may include other SCCS introductory courses in American culture studies, ethnic studies, and/or popular culture as needed within the school and in line with the candidate's expertise.
• Use inclusive pedagogies and/or a student-learning focused course design.
• Provide service at the department, college, university, professional, and/or community level.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in women's studies or related fields (for example, American studies, cultural studies, ethnic studies, anthropology, history, sociology, etc.) required (currently or earned as of August 9, 2027).
• Demonstrated record in research/scholarly accomplishments (e.g., academic publication-book, book chapter, journal article; academic paper presentation).
• Demonstrated record of undergraduate teaching effectiveness (e.g., positive feedback from students, peers, or supervisors on instructional activities, performance as a teaching assistant, performance as instructor of record).

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in women's studies, cultural studies, American studies, or related field of humanities and social sciences.
• Institutional, professional, and/or community-level service experience.

Additional Information

Application Materials Required

• Cover letter, detailing position-related teaching experience and teaching philosophy, and outlining research/scholarship accomplishments relevant to this position.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Sample course syllabus and assignment.
• 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 best consideration, applications should be provided by November 25, 2026.

Salary & Benefits

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

Further Information

Dr. Tom Edge (tjedge@bgsu.edu), Search Committee Chair.

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.

EEOC Know Your Rights

OCRC Know Your Rights

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

Benefits

Bowling Green State University provides a comprehensive benefit program as part of a total compensation package. This includes medical, prescription, dental, vision, health accounts (medical & dependent), life & disability insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance program and tuition fee waivers for employees and their eligible dependents as well as paid time off, flexible work options, holidays and parental leave. For more information, please visit Benefits-at-a-Glance.

Employer Bowling Green State University

Address 1851 N Research Drive

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Bowling Green, Ohio, 43403

Phone (419) 372-8421 Human Resources

(419) 372-2865 Student Employment

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