Assistant Professor - Paleobiology

Assistant Professor - Paleobiology Bowling Green State University Salary: Depends on Qualifications Job Type: Full-Time Faculty Division: A&S Dean Opening Date: 10/23/2026 Location: Main Campus (BG), OH Job Number: BGSU02064 Department: A&S Dean Closing: 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 sustainabili