Job Description

Summary
The Department of Economics at Bowling Green State University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position beginning Fall 2025. This opening is for candidates specializing in macroeconomics, money & banking, and time series econometrics. This position is for 9 months per year.

The Department of Economics is housed in the Schmidthorst College of Business and supports undergraduate programs in business, economics, as well as a masters of arts in financial economics.

As a vital part of Bowling Green State University, the Schmidthorst College of Business is dedicated to driving economic and cultural vitality in northwestern Ohio and beyond. Recently re-accredited by AACSB, our college exemplifies the highest standards in business education. Our state-of-the-art facility, the Maurer Center, provides an inspiring environment for learning and collaboration, equipped with cutting-edge technology and resources. We are focused on innovating our curriculum and empowering our students to reach their goals through our integration of Life Design to reimaging our core curriculum, our student-centered approach has resulted in a significant increase in our undergraduate program over the past two years. Our online MBA program, ranked #1 in Ohio by Poets & Quants, demonstrates our commitment to delivering superior, flexible education tailored to the needs of modern professionals.

The Schmidthorst College of Business emphasizes innovative teaching, research, and community engagement. We foster a collaborative and inclusive learning community where inspired ideas, knowledge, and achievements support the region, state, and nation. We value and support high quality research that advances theory and practice and support publications in leading journals. Our strong connections with the business community ensure that our curriculum remains relevant and impactful, preparing our graduates to thrive in a competitive global market.



Essential Functions
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. Bowling Green State University is committed to serving the public good through its interdisciplinary research and teaching in the areas of healthcare, AI, and/or working families with preference being given to individuals who apply their disciplinary expertise in these dynamic fields.

Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Economics (or ABD with degree completion by August 2025).
A successful candidate is expected to have demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and research.
Preferred Qualifications
A strongly preferred qualification is a documented record of effective teaching at the university level as evidenced through a statement of teaching philosophy and teaching evaluations.
Additional Information
Application Materials Required

Cover letter explaining your interest.
Curriculum vitae
Names and contact information of three professional references.
Statement of teaching and research philosophy
Evidence of teaching performance (if available)
Job market paper