Assistant Professor - Paleobiology

Assistant Professor - Paleobiology

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Main Campus (BG), OH

Job Type

Full-Time Faculty

Job Number

BGSU02064

Division

A&S Dean

Department

School of Earth, Environ & Soc - Faculty

Opening Date

10/23/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Summary

The School of Earth, Environment, and Society (SEES) at Bowling Green State University (BGSU)

invites applications for a full-time (9-month) tenure-track Assistant Professor with teaching and

research specializations in Paleobiology, beginning in August 2027.

Information about Program, College, and University

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 sixth 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 School of Earth, Environment, and Society is one of eighteen units 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 to our strengths in teaching, scholarly/creative work, and/or service and toward

achieving excellence throughout the university and 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.

The School of Earth, Environment, and Society (SEES) offers both natural and social science

courses and programs, including undergraduate degrees in Geology, Environmental Science, and

Environmental Studies, and a Master's degree in Geology. By bridging natural and social sciences,

SEES prepares students for a variety of careers relevant to important societal issues, including

water and energy resources, climate change and sustainability. Faculty in SEES have the

opportunity to collaborate with the university's Center for Great Lakes and Watershed Studies and

assist with teaching the summer field geology course, currently taught in the American Southwest.

For more information about the School, please visit the SEES website.

SEES offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, including the option of pursuing a

Specialization in Paleobiology, as well as a Minor in Paleontology. The Paleobiology program has

attracted talented undergraduate students from across the country for over half a century. SEES

houses a collection of over 120,000 fossils with particular strength in the Paleozoic marine fossils

of Ohio and the Great Lakes region, as well as extensive teaching collections to support courses in

in invertebrate, vertebrate, and micropaleontology. Laboratory space and equipment for fossil

preparation, photography, and microscopy are available in the school.

Responsibilities of this faculty position include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level,

including general education and advanced courses in geosciences, Master's student supervision,

developing externally funded scholarship, and university service. The selected candidate is also

expected to assist with the mentoring of undergraduate research, supported by an extensive

endowment from the Don C. Steinker Paleobiology Endowed Fund.

Essential Functions

• Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in paleobiology and related areas

of geosciences.

• Advise undergraduate and graduate student research projects, including undergraduate

Honors projects and Master's student theses.

• Conduct scholarly research in the area of paleobiology leading to publications in peerreviewed

journals.

• Attract external funding in support of the paleobiology research program.
• Provide service to the school, college, university, profession, and community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in the geosciences or related discipline by the date of appointment.
• Primary research focus in paleobiology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of high-quality teaching in paleobiology and the geosciences.
• Record of research activity and publication of paleobiology research in peer-reviewed

journals.

• Experience seeking or demonstrated success securing external grant funding in support of

paleobiology research.

• Evidence of effective integration of undergraduate research with the candidate's research

program.

Additional Information

Application Materials Required

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• 1-2 page teaching statement
• 1-2 page research statement
• Names and contact information of three professional references

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

interviews.

Finalists 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

The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for full

consideration, applications should be received by January 4, 2027.

Salary and Benefits

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

package available.

Further Information

Questions should be directed to Dr. Margaret (Peg) M. Yacobucci (mmyacob@bgsu.edu), Professor

of Geology and Paleobiology and Search Committee Chair, School of Earth, Environment, and

Society, College of Arts and Sciences, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio 43403.

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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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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