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Faculty Careers and Support

Bridgewater State University is on the Rise

Founded in 1840 by the father of public education in America, Horace Mann, today Bridgewater State University is 10th largest university, public or private in Massachusetts, with nearly 10,000 students.

Ranked by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best 400 Colleges in America, BSU is the:

  • 4th leading driver of social mobility of the 100+ colleges in Massachusetts.
  • 4th safest campus in the United States.
  • Leading producer of teachers and STEM teachers in the state.
  • Most sophisticated cybersecurity program in New England.
  • One of the leading photonics and optical engineering program in Massachusetts.
  • One of the leading undergraduate research program in the U.S.
A student watches a faculty member demonstrate the features of BSU's cyber range

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is rooted in our mission of bettering the lives of all students without exception.

 

BSU staff celebrating at the Impact Awards
  • BSU’s Racial Justice Task Force, formed in the wake of the murder of George Floyd, developed 73 recommendations that the university is implementing. See our Action: Racial Justice and Equity at BSU e-newsletter for details.
     
  • BSU is leading the state and nation in developing innovative, data-driven strategies to ensure all students, regardless of identity or background, can thrive.
     
  • BSU founded and leads the Racial Equity and Justice Institute, a 42-member higher education consortium that identifies and disseminates best practices for closing institutional achievement gaps.
     
  • Our EXCEL Program is one of the leading programs in the nation for educating and cresting career pathways for adults with learning and developmental disabilities.

Diversity

Dr Hannarae Lee speaking at BSU's AI Summit

BSU is committed to diversifying its faculty and supporting faculty of color.

  • BSU is a member of the North Star Collective, a group of New England colleges and universities in New England committed to supporting and uplifting Black, Brown, Indigenous, and other faculty of color (BIPOC).
     
  • Under BSU’s NSF AGEP grant, all faculty of color in STEM are supported with a mentor who is an ally and can participate in events specifically pertaining to their needs as a faculty member of color.
     
  • Our Office of Teaching and Learning has a Black faculty support group and a faculty support group for those who are allies to faculty of color.
     
  • BSU’s new faculty orientation, held each summer before the start of the fall semester, is focused on equity in teaching and learning.

Professional Development

As a student-centered university, BSU is committed to supporting the professional development, teaching, research and scholarship of its faculty.

  • BSU has invested more than $3.4 million in the past 8 years in supporting faculty research and scholarship through its Center for the Advancement of Research and Scholarship and supporting leadership opportunities for faculty through course releases.
     
  • BSU’s Office of Teaching and Learning supports faculty innovation in teaching and learning through workshops and consultations; disseminates information on pedagogy, academic technology, and other related topics; and provides funding for faculty to develop their courses, methods and philosophy of teaching and participate in teaching conferences.
     
  • The Faculty Advocacy Network (FAN) provides one-on-one collaborative and group support to BSU faculty at all phases of their careers. Through networking and partnerships, FAN offers faculty guidance and practical assistance with short-term and long-term goal setting and balancing teaching, research, and service with maintaining a proper worklife balance.
     
  • BSU has a strong commitment to both the liberal arts and the free speech and expression rights of its community.
A professor guides students in a Japanese calligraphy class
Faculty Life & Development
Dr. Otalvaro working in the photonics lab with a student

You’ll Love Being a Bear!

If you are passionate about teaching, research, and making a meaningful impact, we invite you to explore the exciting faculty opportunities at Bridgewater State University.

Take the first step toward joining our dedicated team of educators and scholars today.

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