Assistant Teaching Professor in Reading/Special Education
Bowling Green State University
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Full-Time Faculty
Division: College of Education - Admin
Opening Date: 11/17/2025
Location: Main Campus (BG), OH
Job Number: BGSU01220
Department: College of Education - Admin
Closing:
Summary
The School of Inclusive Teacher Education invites applications for a qualified rank (non-tenure track) Assistant Teaching Professor in Reading and/or Special Education (i.e., Science of Reading) to start August 2026.
Applicants should have experience with evidence-based literacy instruction and expertise in areas such as reading disabilities and dyslexia, assessment, and intervention. This is a nine-month appointment with the option to teach in the summer for extra compensation.
The School of Inclusive Teacher Education supports the University's initial teacher licensure programs which span grades PreK12 and graduate programs in Special Education, Reading, and Curriculum and Teaching. The Graduate Reading programs lead to an Ohio K-12 reading endorsement and a Master of Education degree.
The mission of the School of Inclusive Teacher Education is to build and sustain a dynamic, collaborative community of highly skilled teachers for all levels of education, thereby increasing graduates' options and those of their students for lives as independent, productive, and contributing citizens. The School is committed to rigorous scholarship, innovative teaching and learning, and civic and professional engagement that places high value on the diversity of individuals and communities in a global society. There are approximately 2000 undergraduate students and more than 500 graduate students in seven initial licensure programs and four graduate programs, with numerous endorsements and certificates. These programs are guided by nearly fifty full-time faculty and staff.
The College of Education and Human Development, BGSU's founding college, is the home to a dynamic and disciplinary diverse 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. The College is committed to promoting and supporting a community of inclusion, collaboration, and respect for students, faculty, and staff. A 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 https://www.bgsu.edu/forward.html 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 https://www.bgsu.edu/news/2024/09/bgsu-takes-top-honors-in-ohio-for-student-experience-nation-as-public-university-students-would-choose-again-in-2025-wall-street-journal-rankings.html 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
• Teach four courses per semester in Reading and/or Special Education. Courses could include assessment, comprehension/vocabulary/writing, individualized program planning (e.g., IEP, RIMP) in the School of Inclusive Teacher Education's undergraduate programs with possible opportunities for teaching in the Graduate (K-12) Reading Program.
• Participate in student advising and collaborate in program development.
• Contribute to the school, college, university, and the profession through service activities.
Minimum Qualifications
• Master's degree (or higher) in Reading/Literacy, Elementary Education, Special Education, or closely related field with a focus on reading.
• A minimum of three years professional experience providing reading instruction to K-12 students (e.g., classroom teacher, special education teacher, reading specialist, or other related service provider in educational settings) or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience teaching at the college level in multiple modalities (e.g.,in-person, online).
• Experience providing data-driven (e.g., progress monitoring, diagnostic assessment) reading intervention to upper-elementary students using evidence-based and explicit instructional practices.
• Experience with MTSS (e.g.,Tier 3 intervention), and/or developing and monitoring intervention plans (e.g., IEPs, RIMP).
Additional Information
Application Materials Required
• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information of three professional references
• Statement of teaching philosophy and experience
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
The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by 12/8/2025.
Salary& Benefits
Competitive and commensurate with candidate's experience and credentials. Full benefits package available.
Further Information
Contact Dr. Tracy Huziak-Clark, School Director, School of Inclusive Teacher Education at:mailto:thuziak@bgsu.edu
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 mailto: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
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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. EEOC Know Your Rights Poster: https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eeoc.gov%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2F2023-06%2F22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cckclark%40bgsu.edu%7C535321bdfed84e6945d708ddfd054c64%7Ccdcb729d51064d7cb75ba30c455d5b0a%7C0%7C0%7C638944921508830999%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WS5n9BrD1eS58IHE5%2BQqAE81NERSJNPiktrwexWXk%2FU%3D&reserved=0
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 mailto: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
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