Apply Now: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Civic Thought & Leadership at the Institute of American Constitutional Thought & Leadership, University of Toledo
The Institute of American Constitutional Thought & Leadership at the University of Toledo invites applications for two tenure-track or tenured faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor rank, to start in the Fall (or possibly Spring) of the 2024-2025 academic year.
The Institute is a multidisciplinary university center that conducts teaching, research, and public programming concerning the ideas, traditions, and texts that form the foundations of Western Civilization and the American political order. The Institute’s founding faculty will be public-spirited scholars who are committed to building an academic community in which civic life and the life of the mind flourish. At the heart of the Institute’s academic community, they will advance the Institute’s mission by making meaningful contributions to their academic disciplines, teaching and mentoring students, modeling collegiality, and serving the University and the broader Ohio community. Faculty will teach up to five courses per academic year.
Candidates should be familiar with and embrace the Institute’s mission as defined by ORC Sec. 3364.07 (B), (C), which is to educate university students in (A) the core texts and great debates of Western civilization; (B) the principles, ideals, and institutions of the American and Ohio political order; and (C) the foundations of responsible leadership and informed citizenship.
This is a full time position. Salaries are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position start date is August 2024, however, candidates may request a start date of Spring 2025.
Tenure-track faculty report directly to the Institute’s Director. Others who may provide work, guidance, and direction include the Executive Director.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. or equivalent degree is required, conferred by August 1, 2024.
Applications are welcome from all disciplines related to the Institute’s mission. Such disciplines may include history, political science (especially political philosophy and American political thought), philosophy, literature, religion, economics, public policy, law and classics.
Promise of scholarly excellence is required. A demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and scholarship is preferred.
Application Instructions:
A complete application must include:
- a current curriculum vitae;
- a letter of application;
- a sample of scholarly writing from within the last three years;
- evidence of teaching excellence;
- and names and contact information for 3 references (recommendations will be requested for selected candidates).
The letter of application should describe the candidate’s interest in the Institute’s mission. The letter should also explain how the candidate is prepared to support that mission through teaching, research, and institutional development. You are encouraged to indicate courses you are prepared to offer that would promote the Institute’s mission.
Please address any inquiries to:
Michael Gonzalez, Executive Director
michael.gonzalez6@utoledo.edu
Letters of application should be addressed to:
Lee J. Strang
Director, Institute of American Constitutional Thought and Leadership
John W. Stoepler Professor of Law & Values, College of Law
University of Toledo
2801 West Bancroft, MS 507
Toledo, OH 43606
lee.strang@utoledo.edu
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Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Priority consideration will be given to materials received by April 19, 2024.
About the institute
The Institute is a multidisciplinary university center that conducts teaching, research, and public programming concerning the core texts and great debates of Western civilization; the principles, ideals, and institutions of the American and Ohio political order; and the foundations of responsible leadership and informed citizenship.
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