Assistant/Associate Professor in Reading

Assistant/Associate Professor in Reading

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Main Campus (BG), OH

Job Type

Full-Time Faculty

Job Number

BGSU01994

Division

College of Education - Admin

Department

School of Inclusive Teacher Ed - Faculty

Opening Date

09/30/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Summary

The School of Inclusive Teacher Education invites applications for a tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor in Reading to start August 2027. Applicants should have experience with evidence-based literacy instruction and expertise in areas such as reading disabilities and dyslexia, assessment, intervention, and professional development. In addition to teaching and service responsibilities, this position will also support BGSU's Structured Literacy Center through research activities including publication and grant-writing. This is a nine-month appointment with the option to teach in the summer for extra compensation.

Information about Program and College

The School of Inclusive Teacher Education supports the University's initial teacher licensure programs which

span grades PreK-12 and graduate programs in Special Education, Reading, and Curriculum and Teaching. The Graduate Reading programs lead to an Ohio K-12 reading endorsement and a Master of Education degree.

The mission of the School of Inclusive Teacher Education is to build and sustain a dynamic, collaborative

community of highly skilled teachers for all levels of education, thereby increasing graduates' options and

those of their students for lives as independent, productive, and contributing citizens. The School is committed to rigorous scholarship, innovative teaching and learning, and civic and professional engagement that places high value on the diversity of individuals and communities in a global society. There are approximately 2000 undergraduate students and more than 500 graduate students in seven initial licensure programs and four graduate programs, with numerous endorsements and certificates. These programs are guided by nearly fifty full-time faculty and staff.

The College of Education and Human Development, BGSUs founding college, is the home to a dynamic and disciplinary diverse group of graduate and undergraduate programs, housed across three academic units: the School of Applied Human Development; the School of Counseling, Higher Education, Leadership, and Foundations; and the School of Inclusive Teacher Education. The College is committed to promoting and supporting a community of inclusion, collaboration, and respect for students, faculty, and staff. A strong sense of community serves as the central tenet for the College's priorities for integrating professional preparation, leadership and service, experiential learning, and inquiry and innovation in all academic programs and related experiences. The College has extensive partnerships across professional, school, and community settings that facilitate collaboration for student experiences and research opportunities.

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

1. Teach up to three courses per semester in the Graduate Reading Programs. Courses may include:

Diverse Reader Profiles/MTSS, Phonics Intervention, Comprehension/Vocabulary Intervention, Writing

Intervention, Seminar in Literacy Research, and Literacy Coaching. Courses may be taught in-person or

online (asynchronous) and may include evenings.

2. Maintain a strong research agenda in support of BGSU's Structured Literacy Center that leads to

successful publication, external presentations, community engagement, and ongoing external funding

for the Center.

3. Collaborate in Structured Literacy Center and program development and participate in student

advising.

4. Contribute and provide leadership to the school, college, university, and the profession through service

activities.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Earned doctorate in Reading or Literacy, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Curriculum

and Instruction, or a closely related field with a focus on reading or literacy.

2. Demonstrated evidence of scholarly effectiveness, including research investigations, publications,

presentations at professional conferences, and/or grant writing.

3. A minimum of two years professional experience teaching reading (e.g., classroom teacher,

special education teacher, reading specialist, or other related service provider in educational

settings) or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Attained tenure and promotion to the Associate professor rank at a comparable institution.

2. Certification (or the ability to obtain certification) in Structured Literacy approach or Ohio Department

of Education and Workforce approved program.

3. Experience teaching at the college level in multiple modalities (e.g., in-person, online).

4. Experience obtaining external funding and/or managing externally funded projects.

5. Experience leading a team, program, or group research project.

Additional Information

Application Materials Required

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• 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 provided by November 1, 2026.

Salary & Benefits

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

Further Information

Contact Dr. Tracy Huziak-Clark, School Director, School of Inclusive Teacher Education at: thuziak@bgsu.edu.

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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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 ohr@bgsu.edu.

BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

Benefits

Bowling Green State University provides a comprehensive benefit program as part of a total compensation package. This includes medical, prescription, dental, vision, health accounts (medical & dependent), life & disability insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance program and tuition fee waivers for employees and their eligible dependents as well as paid time off, flexible work options, holidays and parental leave. For more information, please visit Benefits-at-a-Glance.

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