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Responsibilities involve full-time teaching in the mathematics and physical sciences department and College service. This includes advising, tutoring, and committee work, among other related duties. * Teach mathematics courses from pre-algebra to calculus (including Statistics) with a typical teaching workload is 16 hours per week. Teaching assignments may include day, evening and/or weekend hours. * Provide 10 office hours per week for student advising, curriculum development, online course development/delivery, textbook review/selection, assessment activities, and other curriculum related assignments. * Provide professional and community service. Includes attending faculty and curriculum meetings, participation in professional development, mentoring adjunct instructors, serving on campus committees, and community activities. * Foster student-centered learning environment. * Implement the philosophy and conceptual framework of the Division of Technology & Liberal Studies. * Perform other similar duties as required. Required: * Master's degree in mathematics or related area with at least eighteen semester hours (or the quarterly equivalent) of graduate courses in a mathematics. * Ability to interact positively with students and colleagues. * Must be committed to the two-year college mission and quality instruction. Preferred: * Previous teaching experience at a two-year college level.

The Honors College and Department of Physics and Astronomy invite applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor position with a start date of August 2026. This is a 9-month, renewable appointment. Information about Program and College The Bowling Green State University Honors College supports BGSU's mission by fostering a community of scholars. Honors College members sharpen their critical thinking skills, allowing them to attain comfort with ambiguity, inspire innovation, and explore personal values to cultivate a culture of inclusion, respect, and curiosity. Through an emphasis on personal and intellectual development, members are challenged to identify their values and broaden their worldview and enjoy a lifelong commitment to create public good through engaged citizenship. With its foundation in critical thinking, the Honors curriculum promotes collaborative work, creativity, and interdisciplinary studies that culminate in a research-based Honors capstone project. Honors students work with faculty and staff mentors who encourage their involvement within the Honors College as they prepare to become leaders in their professions and communities and can expect to participate in leadership and professional development opportunities which lead to self-authorship. The Honors College has two full-time teaching faculty and draws on faculty expertise across all colleges at BGSU. Details about the College are available at: **************************************** The Department of Physics and Astronomy 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 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. Learn more at: ******************************************* The Department of Physics and Astronomy currently has twelve faculty, including teaching and research faculty, with a 2-1 balance between physicists and astronomers. We offer BS and MS programs in Physics, and minor programs in Physics and in Astronomy. We teach introductory courses in Physics taken by students in a variety of majors across campus. Details about the Department are available at *************************** 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.The primary responsibilities of this position are to teach critical thinking courses required for first-year Honors College students (primarily HNRS 2500: Critical Thinking about STEM) and survey College Physics courses for non-majors (PHYS 2010 & 2020), including lecture and recitation sections, and perhaps lab sections; the option exists to develop laboratory activities and to mentor teaching assistants who instruct weekly labs; and to provide service at the department, college, and university levels. The typical teaching load will be 12 credit hours (four courses) per semester of in-person instruction. * Masters degree in Physics or a closely related discipline (e.g. Astronomy, Engineering, etc.). * Experience as an instructor of record or teaching assistant. * Commitment to active learning pedagogies Preferred Qualifications * Doctoral degree in Physics, or a closely related discipline (e.g. Astronomy, Engineering, etc.). ABD will be considered if the requirements for the degree are completed by August 2026. * Established background of teaching at the college level as an instructor of record. * Demonstrated experience implementing active learning pedagogies. Application Materials Required * Cover letter (in 1 file) * Curriculum vitae (in 1 file) * Names and contact information of three professional references * Statement of teaching philosophy that includes an example of active learning pedagogy (max 2 pages, in 1 file) Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned are required for candidates invited for in-person interviews. Additional teaching-related materials may be required of campus visit finalists. Finalist will be required to submit official transcripts and three reference letters. BGSU policy requires finalist 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 best consideration, applications should be provided by December 31, 2025. Salary & Benefits Competitive and commensurate with candidate's experience and credentials. Full benefits package available. Further Information: For additional information, please contact Dr. Heath Diehl, Search Committee Chair, at ****************

Overview: The Humanities and Sciences Division at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College invites applications for a full-time, tenure track teaching position in Chemistry. The successful candidate will teach college-level Chemistry courses to students in our applied, technical, and transfer degree programs. Review of applications will begin on 3/2/2026. As part of our faculty team, Chemistry Instructors are expected to provide high-quality instruction, work with our colleagues, laboratory staff, and administrators to improve the student-learning experience, be involved in curriculum development and implementation, and be committed to the mission and values of the College. General Responsibilities: * Teach lecture and laboratory components of a range of Chemistry courses, including General Chemistry (one-year sequence), Everyday Chemistry; Basic Chemistry; General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (both one- and two-semester courses), and Organic Chemistry (one-year sequence). * Develop curriculum, review, and maintain Chemistry Department course materials. * Support collaboration with other College Departments and Programs. * Support the mission of the College, Division, and Department. * Develop and update laboratory procedures and classroom demonstrations to be used by full- and part-time faculty in Chemistry. * Provide input in acquisitions of equipment and instrumentation for the Department. * Assist in ensuring a safe laboratory environment. * Engage in committee work and College-wide service. * Engage in professional development to stay current with effective teaching practices and procedures. * Teach day and/or evening classes at any Cincinnati State campus. * Fulfill other responsibilities of tenure-track faculty members. * Support College initiatives as a representative of the Chemistry Department. * Other duties as assigned. Specific Duties: * Deliver effective instruction by establishing a classroom environment conducive to learning, student involvement, and student success. * Provide timely feedback to students. * Provide students with syllabi that outline student-learning outcomes, course expectations, assessments, and schedules. * Prepare course materials and lessons. * Develop practical learning activities that align with the learning outcomes defined in the Chemistry Department's General Syllabi. * Use varied methods of instruction, including but not limited to lecture, group work, and demonstrations. * Serve as course-keeper for Chemistry courses and maintain and provide master syllabi to all instructors of those courses. * Submit student grades, administrative reports, and conduct other required record-keeping in a thorough and timely manner. * Maintain current knowledge and best practices within chemistry and chemical education. * Maintain office hours in accordance with the College policy. * Attend College, Departmental, and Divisional meetings. Minimum Qualifications: * Master's degree in Chemistry or a Master's degree in a related field, including a cohesive set of at least 18 semester hours of graduate course work in Chemistry from a regionally accredited institution. * One year of experience as the primary instructor of college-level courses at a regionally accredited institution. * Experience with or ability to learn and use the College's Learning Management System (Brightspace). Preferred Qualifications: * Three years' experience as primary instructor of college-level Chemistry courses at a regionally accredited institution. * Experience teaching in a two-year technical or community college. * Experience in submitting Chemistry courses for statewide transfer approval, such as The Ohio Department of Higher Education's Transfer Assurance Guarantee or Ohio Transfer 36. * Two years of teaching experience in Organic Chemistry I and II, lectures and labs. Desired Competencies: * Proven success in addressing the needs of students from diverse cultures, ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities. * Ability to work in a diverse work environment. * Ability to communicate effectively with students, both in-person and on-line, and to distribute relevant course material in a timely manner. * Demonstrated ability to communicate and engage in a diverse professional community. * Commitment to student academic success and the continued improvement of instruction. * Strong organizational skills. * Ability to develop, maintain, and coordinate multiple courses and to manage other faculty priorities. * Ability to use a computer and relevant academic software. All candidates are asked to upload the following documents to the candidate profile: * Cover Letter (required). * Statement of teaching philosophy (required) describing pedagogical approach, strategies for student engagement, and use of technology or active learning - Upload to Other category. * Resume/CV (required). * Unofficial copies of transcripts (required) uploaded as a single, PDF. * At least three original teaching documents (required) (syllabi, assignments, etc.) uploaded as a single, PDF - Upload to Teaching Documents category. All candidates invited to interview will be required to perform one teaching demonstration and one lab demonstration. A list of topics and relevant laboratory materials will be provided in advance of the interview. Details: Reports To: Dean, Humanities & Sciences Position Level: Instructor Comp. Range: $67,271 (Master's) $73,082 (Doctorate) Job Category: Faculty Contract Affiliation: AAUP 1 Status: Full time Classification: Exempt Benefits: Cincinnati State provides employees with high quality and cost-effective benefits with a variety of options: * Medical Insurance (PPO- employer covers up to 92% of the premium, HDHP- employer covers 100% of the premium) * Dental Insurance (employer covers 100% of the premium) * Vision Insurance * NO WAITING PERIODS! Medical, Vision and Dental benefits are effective from day one of employment! * Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account (employer contributions) * Short-Term Disability: Offering 60% of your salary with a max of $500 weekly * Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance (employer paid) * Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness and Accident: Optional at employee expense * Pet Insurance * Employee Assistance Plan for employees, spouse and dependents * Tuition Waiver for employees, spouse and dependents * Tuition Reimbursement * Free parking * 11 annual paid holidays in addition to generous paid time off options including vacation, sick, personal leave, and winter season days. * Employees at Cincinnati State qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Retirement: As a Cincinnati State employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, you will not contribute to the Federal Social Security system. Instead, our employees will contribute to a State Retirement Plan (SERS or STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP): 403B and/or Deferred Compensation Program 457 Plan. Cincinnati State is an E-Verify employer: * If you're hired, you must complete a Form I-9, which verifies your identity and your legal right to work in the U.S. * You'll need to provide original, acceptable documents-no photocopies-to complete the I-9 process. * A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: USCIS I-9 website STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT * The institution declares that it will educate students by means of free, open, and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth. * The institution declares that its duty is to equip students with the opportunity to develop the intellectual skills they need to reach their own, informed conclusions. * The institution declares its commitment to not requiring, favoring, disfavoring, or prohibiting speech or lawful assembly. * The institution declares it is committed to create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth, and tolerates the differences in opinion that naturally occur in a public higher education community. * The institution declares that its duty is to treat all faculty, staff, and students as individuals, to hold them to equal standards, and to provide them equality of opportunity, with regard to those individuals' race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

The Department of Physics & Astronomy at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences in Physics. A second tenure-track position is pending final administrative approval; if authorized, the second position would have the same features as listed here. We are open to a broad variety of disciplines, with a preference toward experimentalists and/or applied physicists, and those who show promise for an active research program involving undergraduate students. Initial appointment to this position will be for a term of four years , beginning fall semester of year 2026, with an additional three years upon reappointment, and will carry the rank of Assistant Professor. About Founded in 1833, Oberlin is a private four-year, highly selective national liberal arts college that is also home to an outstanding Conservatory of Music. Together, the two divisions enroll approximately 2900 students. The College views a diverse, equitable, and inclusive educational environment as contributing to the excellence of its academic program, and was the first college in the US to admit Black Students and women. Among liberal arts colleges, Oberlin is a national leader in successfully placing graduates into PhD programs. Oberlin is situated on the outskirts of Cleveland, combining a cozy small-town atmosphere with the cultural amenities of a major city. The Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Cinematheque, Karamu House, several educational institutions, and scores of restaurants, bars, music venues, and theaters add to the cultural and educational opportunities of the region. The Physics and Astronomy department graduates approximately 15 majors per year, with concentrations in either physics, astrophysics, or materials physics. The department has an authorized tenure/tenure-track faculty size of 7.5 full-time-equivalent. Faculty research interests include infrared molecular spectroscopy, novel magnetic nanomaterials, atomic physics, extragalactic chemical evolution & star formation, simulations of galaxy formation and supermassive black holes, and numerical modeling of gravitational wave sources and spacetime structure. Approximately 80% of Oberlin's Physics and Astronomy students do research during their time at Oberlin. This student research takes place during the semester, the summer, and Oberlin's month-long Winter Term. Current faculty have a strong track record of maintaining external support, primarily through the RUI and MRI programs from the National Science Foundation. Applicants are encouraged to visit *********************** for more information about the department, and ******************************************************************************************************* for guidance on shaping strong application materials. Responsibilities The incumbent will teach the standard teaching load (4.5 courses per year). Teaching assignments in our department generally span the undergraduate physics curriculum, involving introductory and advanced courses for majors, lab courses as appropriate, and general-audience and seminar courses associated with faculty interests. The incumbent will also be expected to engage in sustained scholarly research and/or other creative work appropriate to the position and participate in the full range of faculty responsibilities, including academic advising, mentoring undergraduate research, and service on committees. The Department and the College actively support new faculty with mentoring and professional development opportunities, including a paid pre-tenure leave for those on the standard six-year tenure track, startup support, and internal grants for conference travel and research. Qualifications Among the qualifications required for appointment is the PhD degree (in hand or expected by first semester of academic year 2026). Candidates must demonstrate commitment to and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching, as well as the ability to perform high quality physics research. Oberlin is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the distinctiveness and excellence of our academic community through their research, teaching, and service. The incumbent will bring understanding of or experience working with underrepresented and diverse academic populations. Oberlin recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran's status, and/or other protected status as required by law. Quick Link for Posting *************************************** Compensation Within the range established for this position, salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a competitive benefits package. Special Instructions to Applicants All application materials must be submitted electronically through Oberlin College and Conservatory's online application process at: ************************** A complete application will be comprised of: 1) A cover letter describing your teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and service, detailing how you contribute to an inclusive learning environment; 2) A Curriculum Vitae; 3) Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts; 4) Statement(s) on your teaching philosophy and expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion; 5) A research statement that includes how you will support undergraduate research; and 6) Letters of Reference from three recommenders.* Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by the Oct 15 deadline will be guaranteed full consideration. Questions about the position can be addressed to: ***************** or Rob Owen, Chair of Physics & Astronomy, at ************. * By providing three letters of reference, you agree that we may contact your letter writers via our applicant tracking system.