Assistant Teaching Professor

The Department of World Languages and Cultures invites applications for a full-time, non­renewable (one-year) Assistant Teaching Professor position with a start date of August 10, 2026. This is a 9-month appointment.

The Department of World Languages and Cultures 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 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, cohort­based 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.

World Languages and Cultures focuses on human culture, history, language, philosophy, and the arts, exploring how people express themselves, communicate and make sense of the world. Our program helps students develop strong communication skills, cross-cultural competency, global awareness, critical thinking and problem-solving, adaptability, and emotional intelligence. We're living in an era of rapid change. Professionals who can learn quickly, think flexibly, and navigate diverse work environments are in high demand. Those fluent in multiple languages especially will thrive in multicultural workplaces and leadership roles. https://www.bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences/world-languages-and-cultures.html

Program in Spanish: The design of Spanish is based on the integration of language, culture, linguistics and literature. Our course of study reflects the nature of our most important goal: we address the reality that Spanish is spoken by many different ethnic groups whose cultures, history, and customs modify and enrich these languages. Graduates of our undergraduate and graduate Spanish programs have been very successful in effectively holding positions in businesses, government agencies and schools.

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 byForward, BGSU's strategic plan, the University is focused on redefining student success. For the fourth 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.The primary responsibility of this position is to teach core elementary and intermediate language courses in Spanish. Responsibilities also include providing service at the department level.
• M.A. in Spanish or related field ( e.g., Applied Linguistics, Hispanic Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Education, etc).
• Experience teaching undergraduates at the elementary and/or intermediate levels in Spanish.
• Native or near-native fluency in both Spanish and English.

Preferred Qualifications:
• PhD in SpanishApplication Materials Reguired :
• Letter of interest detailing relevant teaching experience
• Current Curriculum Vita
• Names and contact information of three (3) professional references
• Additional materials such as syllabi, evidence of teaching effectiveness, teaching philosophy, etc., may be requested at later stages of the search

Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned are required for candidates invited for virtual interviews. Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts.

BGSU policy requires finalist to authorize and pass a background check prior to receiving an offer of employment.

Application Deadline:
The position is open until filled, but for best consideration, completed applications should be submitted by May 15, 2026.

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

Further Information:
For additional information, please contact Dr. Amy Robinson (arobins@bgsu.edu), Search Committee Chair & Department Chair, World Languages and Cultures, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403.