Associate Professor NEOED TRAINING DEPT #2

The Department of [dept name] invites applications for an [Rank, e.g., Assistant Professor, Assistant Teaching Professor], Full-time, [tenure status, e.g. qualified rank (renewable or nonrenewable), tenure-track, etc.]. [state if this is a 12-month appointment]

Expected Start Date: Month/Year

Primary Responsibilities

examples – include as appropriate: 

• Description of teaching expectations (you may wish to include, for example, undergraduate and/or graduate level teaching, types and content of courses, courses per year, curriculum design and innovation in teaching, student academic and career advising, etc.). You may wish to note whether online, evening, weekend, or off-campus teaching are required/possibilities.   
• Description of scholarship/professional development/librarian effectiveness expectations (you may wish to include, for example, develop a strong research agenda that leads to successful publication, external performances and exhibitions, seek/maintain an externally funded research program, maintains currency in discipline through professional development, etc.)   
• Description of service expectations (you may wish to include, for example, what types of activities including unit/college/university/professional service, student recruiting activities 

Examples – include as appropriate: 

• Degree required (currently or earned as of start date of the contract; whether ABD will be considered); Optional: “Doctorate preferred” 
• Area of degree (e.g., “XXX, YYY, or related area”) 
• Required teaching or scholarship expertise (e.g., “teaching/research interests on one or more of the following areas: AAA, BBB, CCC;” “Ability to teach graduate courses in CCC and DDD.”) 
• Demonstrated record in teaching/scholarship/service 
• Certificates, licensures, professional registrations, etc. (currently or eligibility upon hiring) 
• Knowledge of disciplinary accreditation and certification procedures 
• Previous successful experience/demonstrated record (teaching and/or administration or equivalent, scholarly accomplishments or equivalent, work experience outside of higher education or equivalent) 
• Other (driver’s license if visiting student teaching sites, co-ops, etc.)  

Preferred Qualifications (optional) 

 Examples – include as appropriate: 

• Additional degrees, certifications, licenses 
• Professional experience 
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness 
• Writing sample 
• Portfolio of creative work 

Credentials Required for Application 

[Note: The first three items are required for all faculty searches.]

• Cover letter 
• Current curriculum vitae 
• Names and contact information of three professional references who will be asked at a later date to provide a current (dated within the past year) letter of reference

Examples of additional/optional submissions:

• Copies of transcripts indicating the highest degree earned (if ABD, also include doctoral transcript)
• Statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Statement of research interests and agenda
• Digital portfolios

Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts.

BGSU policy requires finalists to authorize and pass a background check prior to receiving an offer of employment. 

The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by Month/Day/Year.

Salary & Benefits 

Competitive and commensurate with peer institution levels for rank and position in keeping with candidate’s experience and credentials. Full benefits package available. 

Further Information (optional): 

[Insert name and contact information of Search Committee Chair or other individual] 

Information about Program and College (optional) 

Insert brief program and/or college descriptions. Please also provide a web link to further information as appropriate.