Summary
The School of Applied Human Development invites applications for a tenure track, Assistant Professor in Exercise Science with a start date of August 2027. This is a nine-month renewable appointment.
Bowling Green State University’s Exercise Science program is a nationally accredited bachelor’s degree program preparing students for careers in exercise science. Undergraduate majors can specialize in exercise programming or sports medicine. Our program’s greatest strength is providing opportunities for undergraduate research, internships, and the exercise testing of athletes, patients, clients, and the community. These hands-on experiences help students gain the real-world skills needed to be successful in the profession or in graduate school.
The School of Applied Human Development is a multidisciplinary school within the College of Education and Human Development that is dedicated to communicating, advancing, and applying knowledge that fosters the well-being of individuals and families. There are approximately 800 students in the undergraduate programs of Exercise Science, Fashion Merchandising and Product Development, Human Development and Family Science, Interior Design, Sport Management, and Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management, and in the graduate programs of Athletic Training and Sport Administration and Kinesiology. The school is supported by approximately thirty-seven full-time faculty and staff.
The College of Education and Human Development, BGSU’s founding college, is the home to a dynamic 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. Approximately 150 full-time faculty and staff serve over 3,000 undergraduate students and over 1,000 graduate students. The College promotes and supports a community of inclusion, collaboration, and respect for students, faculty, and staff. This 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
Primary Functions
- Teach undergraduate courses in the Exercise Science program and graduate courses in the Sport Administration and Kinesiology program.
- Develop a research program including publications and presentations.
- Contribute to the school, college, university, and profession through service and engagement activities.
Specific Responsibilities
- Demonstrate teaching effectiveness in exercise science, with expertise in at least one of the following content areas: biomechanics, exercise physiology, or motor behavior.
- Provide service to the program, school, college, university, and professional associations.
- Advise undergraduate and graduate students.
- Conduct a focused line of research and disseminate findings in peer-reviewed, scholarly journals and other professionally relevant outlets.
- Supervise internship students in the Exercise Science program.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctoral degree in Exercise Science or related field. ABDs are eligible to apply, but all requirements for the
doctoral degree must be met by the start of employment (August 2027).
Preferred Qualifications
- Evidence of effective teaching experience at the university level.
- Prior experience teaching or assisting in the facilitation of on-line courses.
- Evidence of scholarly activities including research, publications, and presentations.
- Additional professional certification(s) relevant to exercise science (e.g. CSCS, ACSM-EP, ACSM-CEP, NSCA-CPT) preferred.
Application Materials Required
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Separate, no more than one-page, statement of teaching philosophy and/or experience
- 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.
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.
BGSU policy requires finalist to authorize and pass a background check prior to receiving an offer of
employment.
Bowling Green State University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to ensuring an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and encourage applications from all regardless of sex, race, veteran-status, disability, age, gender identity, genetic information, religion, or sexual orientation.
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