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Assistant Teaching Professor - Fiction
Bowling Green State UniversitySalary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Full-Time Faculty
Division: A&S Dean
Opening Date: 06/25/2026
Location: Main Campus (BG), OH
Job Number: BGSU01737
Department: A&S Dean
Closing:Summary
The Department of English invites applications for a full-time, non-renewable Assistant Teaching Professor position specializing in Creative Writing (Fiction). This is a 9-month appointment with a start date of August 10, 2026.
The Department of English is one of 17 academic units in the College of Arts and Sciences and offers degree paths and minors in Creative Writing and Literature, among other areas. Founded in 1967, BGSU's Creative Writing Program offers both a BFA and an MFA. BGSU is home to the award-winning
Mid-American Review, and it hosts a reading series that has featured such distinguished writers as Hanif Abdurraqib, Rita Dove, Brenda Hillman, Jaimy Gordon, Bonnie Jo Campbell, W. Todd Kaneko, and Benjamin Percy. Graduates of the programs have won such awards as the Yale Younger Poets Award, the Guggenheim, NEA Individual Artist Fellowships, the Iowa Short Fiction Prize, the Drue Heinz Award, the Flannery O'Connor Award, the Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers Award, the New York Public Library Young Lions Award, the National Contemporary Poetry Award, the Whiting Award, and the Pulitzer Prize in Fiction. Notable MFA alumni include Anthony Doerr, Matt Bell, Charles Fort, and Carolyn Forche. Additional information about the Department of English and the Creative Writing Program can be found at bgsu.edu/english.
The vision for the College of Arts and Sciences, 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.
Essential Functions
The primary responsibilities of this position:
- Cover letter describing how your teaching and creative work meet the job qualifications and detailing how you would contribute to the BGSU creative writing program.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Teaching philosophy of 1-2 pages.
- Writing sample (no more than 15 pages) of creative work.
- Names and contact information of three professional references familiar with your current teaching.
Candidates invited for zoom interviews must provide unofficial transcripts of the highest degree earned and a teaching portfolio that includes 1-3 sample syllabi, sample assignments, and a complete set of quantitative and qualitative student evaluations from one class (if available).
The finalist will be required to submit official transcripts and written letters of reference. BGSU policy requires the finalist to authorize and pass a background check prior to receiving an offer of employment.
Application DeadlineThe search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by
July 9, 2026.
Salary & BenefitsCompetitive and commensurate with candidate's experience and credentials. Full benefits package available.
Further InformationPlease direct inquiries to Professor Stephannie S. Gearhart, Chair, Department of English at .
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.
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- Country: US
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