Assistant Professor - Exercise Science

Assistant Professor - Exercise Science

Bowling Green State University

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: Full-Time Faculty

Division: College of Education - Admin

Opening Date: 09/17/2026

Location: Main Campus (BG), OH

Job Number: BGSU01966

Department: College of Education - Admin

Closing:

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 s