Assistant Teaching Professor

The Department of Philosophy invites applications for a full-time, non-renewable (one-year) Assistant Teaching Professor position with a start date of August 2025. This is a 9-month appointment. 

Information about Program and College

The Department of Philosophy is one of 17 academic units in 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 inclusive 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 equitable working environment.

The Philosophy Department at BGSU has an international reputation for its focus on applied philosophy, which includes ethics, meta-ethics, ethical analysis of public policy, and political philosophy. The Department offers both a major and a minor in philosophy and is the administrative home to the interdisciplinary major in Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law (PPEL). 

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 fourth year in arow, 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 responsibility of this position is to teach core courses in PPEL, such as the history of political economy, and formal methods. The successful candidate will also teach undergraduate courses in philosophy, (e.g., introduction to ethics, introduction to logic, history of philosophy). Responsibilities also include providing service at the department, college, or university level. 

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Philosophy or related discipline (e.g., Political Science, Economics). ABDs are eligible to apply but the applicant must satisfy all the requirements for the doctoral degree before August 1, 2025.

Experience teaching undergraduate courses in PPEL as the instructor of record or as a Graduate Teaching Assistant.

Evidence of effective teaching (e.g., student evaluations, peer or supervisor observation) at the undergraduate level.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as instructor of record for philosophy courses, including introduction to logic, introduction to ethics, and particularly history of philosophy.

Experience teaching an undergraduate class in PPEL as the instructor of record.

Additional Information

Application Materials Required

Cover letter 

Curriculum vitae 

Names and contact information of three professional references 

Unofficial transcripts showing highest degree earned and all graduate courses taken, with titles of seminars listed

Evidence of teaching effectiveness 

Finalist will be required to submit official transcripts and written letters of reference. BGSU policy requires finalist toauthorize and pass a background check prior to receiving an offer of employment. 

Application Deadline

Screening of applicants will begin Feb. 27, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. 

Salary & Benefits 

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

Further Information: 

Please direct any inquires to Michael Weber, Chair of the Department of Philosophy, at [email protected] 

Bowling Green State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer . We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons withdisabilities. 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 oremail [email protected].