Assistant Teaching Professor of Economics

The Department of Business Analytics, Economics, and Information Systems (BAEIS) invites applications for two renewable, qualified-rank Assistant Teaching Professor positions in Economics, beginning August 10, 2026. These are full-time, non-tenure-track appointments with renewable 9-month contracts.

Information about Program and College

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• Teaching/developing undergraduate and/or graduate-level economics courses, primarily in areas of microeconomic and macroeconomic principles, intermediate level Economics, and potentially specific economic application areas. There are not research responsibilities in this role.
• Demonstrate sufficient professional activity to maintain AACSB faculty qualifications
• Service to department, college, university, profession, and community

• Ph.D. in Economics (ABD accepted) or
• Master’s degree in economics with the equivalent of at least 5 years of relevant work experience post master’s program.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Preferred candidates will have further evidence of teaching performance such as student and/or peer teaching evaluations.
• Strong potential to contribute to Department of BAEIS programs, as well as the missions of the Schmidthorst College of Business and Bowling Green State University

Application Materials Required

• Cover letter
• Full curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Evidence of teaching performance (if available)
• Names and contact information of three professional references

Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned are required for candidates invited for in-person interviews.

Finalist 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 search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be submitted by February 13, 2026.

Salary & Benefits

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