Assistant Teaching Professor- School of Media and Communication

IMDiversity; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowling Green State University invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor to teach journalism courses, including Reporting, Digital Storytelling, Journalism/ Media Law and Ethics, and other Media and Communication offerings. This is a nonrenewable, full-time, nine-month appointment with a start date of August 10, 2026.

The School of Media and Communication supports experiential learning, collaboration, and a vibrant academic community.

Qualifications

• M.A in Journalism, or a related field (e.g., Media and Communication).
• Prior experience as an instructor of record in journalism-related courses.
• Professional journalism experience within the last five years

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses per semester in journalism.
• Courses taught could include Introductory and Intermediate Journalism Reporting, Digital Storytelling, Journalism/ Media Law and Ethics, and other Media and Communication courses as needed.
• Providing service to the department, college, or university is also expected.

Skills

Teaching

Journalism

Education

Master's degree in Journalism or related field

Job description

Assistant Teaching Professor- School of Media and Communication

Salary
Depends on Qualifications

Location
Main Campus (BG), OH

Job Type
Full-Time Faculty

Job Number
BGSU01439

Division
A&S Dean

Department
School of Media and Comm - Faculty

Summary
The School of Media and Communication at Bowling Green State University invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor to teach journalism classes including Reporting, Digital Storytelling, Journalism/ Media Law and Ethics, and other Media and Communication courses. This is a nonrenewable, full-time, nine-month (academic year) appointment with a start date of August 10, 2026.

The School of Media and Communication (SMC) is 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 careerready 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 excellence in teaching, scholarly/creative work, and/or service toward achieving excellence throughout the university and to 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 SMC is home to 30 full-time faculty with national and international reputations, 460 undergraduate majors, and more than 100 graduate students. Undergraduates pursue baccalaureate degrees in advertising, communication, journalism and public relations, media production and studies. Graduate students can pursue M.A or Ph.D. degrees in Media and Communication. The Ph.D. program has 3 emphasis areas: Critical Media Studies and Rhetoric, Interpersonal Communication, Media Audiences and Processes. Our SMC faculty are devoted to student success at all academic levels, embrace multiple methodologies, and work collaboratively. The School of Media and Communication strives to develop individuals who contribute meaningfully to society, support civic engagement, and shape the future as global professionals. The School of Media and Communication is housed in the Kuhlin Center. The Kuhlin Center is a unique production facility that sets a standard for education in a production control room environment. Production spaces include a 1,740 sq. ft. studio and a 300sq. ft. insert studio, a 900 sq. ft. audio recording studio, two student-managed radio stations, and a convergence lab.

For more information see -- https://www.bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences/media-andcommunication.html

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 fourth 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
Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities of the position include teaching four courses per semester in the journalism. Courses taught could include, but are not limited to Introductory and Intermediate Journalism Reporting, Digital Storytelling, Journalism/ Media Law and Ethics, and other Media and Communication courses as needed. Providing service to the department, college, or university is also expected.

Minimum Qualifications

• M.A in Journalism, or a related field (e.g., Media and Communication);
• Prior experience as an instructor of record in journalism-related courses;
• Professional journalism experience within the last five years

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience or willingness to teach classes with a community journalism approach
• Demonstrated ability to teach courses across the Media and Communication programs

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.