Assistant Professor - Chemistry en Bowling Green State University, OH

About the Department

The Department of Chemistry and Center for Photochemical Sciences invite applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor in the field of Inorganic Photochemistry. This is a full-time, 9-month appointment with an August 2026 start date. 

Information about Program and College 
The Department of Chemistry is one of 17 academic units in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Department currently has 16 full-time faculty members and offers an American Chemical Society approved Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Specializations in Biochemistry and Forensic Chemistry are available. A vibrant and interdisciplinary doctoral program in Photochemical Sciences is overseen by the Center for Photochemical Sciences. Additional information about the Department of Chemistry and the Center for Photochemical Sciences at Bowling Green State University can be found at bgsu.edu/chemistry and bgsu.edu/photochem. 

The vision for the College of Arts and Sciences, 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 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.

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 10/06/2025 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.

Position Duties

- Teach undergraduate courses in the Chemistry BS curriculum, such as Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, Advanced Inorganic Laboratory, and General Chemistry
- Teach graduate courses in the Photochemical Sciences program in the interdisciplinary area between Inorganic Chemistry and Photochemistry and Photophysics
- Initiate an independent research program aimed at the interfacial area between Inorganic Chemistry and the Photosciences that generates a high level of scholarly publication and provides research opportunities and training to both graduate and undergraduate students
- Actively seek and obtain external funding to sustain a research program
- Provide service to the department, college, and university, as well as to the profession

Minimum Qualifications

- Doctoral degree in Chemistry, or a closely related discipline (e.g., Photochemical Sciences, Materials Chemistry, etc.)
- Research experience in inorganic chemistry that overlaps with and contributes to the Photochemical Sciences doctoral program
- One year of postdoctoral research experience
- Demonstrated record of research productivity as evidenced by five peer-reviewed journal publications

Preferred Qualifications
- Two years of postdoctoral research experience
- Publications in high-impact journals
- Plan of research, in the area of Inorganic Photochemistry, that complements the research of other Center for Photochemical Sciences faculty
- Experience mentoring students in research

Other Qualifications

Application Materials Required
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information of three professional references
- Plan of proposed research (max 5 pages and 15 references)
- Statement of teaching philosophy (max 2 pages)

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
Deadline to apply is November 9, 2025.

Salary & Benefits
Competitive and commensurate with candidate’s experience and credentials. Full benefits package available.

Further Information
For additional information, please contact John Cable, Chair, Department of Chemistry, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, [email protected]