Assistant Teaching Professor - Art Education

Salary

Depends on Qualifications Location Main Campus (BG), OH Job Type Full-Time Faculty Job Number BGSU02049 Division A&S Dean Department School of Art - Faculty Opening Date 10/20/2026 Closing Date 11/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Description Benefits Summary The School Art at Bowling Green State University seeks a dynamic Qualified Rank Faculty (QRF) member at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor to teach courses in Art Education and engage in teaching and service-related activities such as supervising interns and community arts programming. The position is a renewable 9-month appointment. Expected start date is August 9, 2027. Program and College Information Established in 1940, the School of Art supports traditional and emerging studio and scholarly practices across five academic divisions: Art History, Studio Art, Digital Arts, Graphic Design, and Art Education.

The School offers a BA Art degree with specializations in Art History, Studio Art and Digital Art; BFA degrees in Studio Art, Graphic Design, Digital Arts and Art Education; MA degrees in Art History and Art Education (online); an MFA degree with specializations in Two-Dimensional Studies, Three-Dimensional Studies and Digital Arts; and a MDes degree in Integrative Design (hybrid/online). The RING Center for Experiential Learning, established two years ago through a major gift, has opened an exciting new chapter in the School of Art’s history. The RING Center provides funding to enable every School of Art student, regardless of their economic circumstances, to engage in significant experiential learning activities such as travel to conferences and workshops, study abroad, and creative and scholarly research. The School of Art 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. 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

In addition to formal teaching, Art Education division faculty engage in academic advising, supervision of student teaching internships, capstone, and research projects. Art Education divisional service may include community arts involvement, student recruitment activities and representing the division on School of Art committees. General College and University service is also expected. Minimum Qualifications • Master’s degree in Art Education • Previous experience teaching college/university courses in art education • 2 years K-12 teaching experience • Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: early childhood education; design education; new media/digital arts education; AI critical pedagogy; art museum education; and community-based art education Preferred Qualifications • PhD in Art Education • 2 years of experience teaching college/university courses in art education • 5 years K-12 teaching experience Additional Information Application Materials Required • Letter of Interest • Curriculum Vitae • Names and contact information of three professional references • Teaching Statement focused on student success Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned are required for candidates invited for in-person interviews.

The search finalist 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 November 15, 2026 Salary & Benefits Competitive and commensurate with candidate’s experience and credentials. Full benefits package available.

Further Information Please direct questions about the application process to the Art Education Search Committee Chair, Barbara Bergstron ( [email protected] ) 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 [email protected] .

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