Apply Now: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the Center for Constitutional Studies, Utah Valley University
The Center for Constitutional Studies at Utah Valley University invites applications for a full-time, one-year postdoctoral research fellow with the possibility of renewal for one additional year following excellent performance.
The Civic Thought and Leadership Initiative (CTLI) is funded by the Utah Legislature and located in UVU’s Center for Constitutional Studies. The purpose of CTLI is to develop the next generation of citizens and civic leaders by cultivating the knowledge, skills, dispositions, and virtues necessary for a just, free, and flourishing constitutional republic.
The initiative does this through mentoring UVU students, supporting K-12 teachers, conducting research, and fostering civil public discourse.
The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will further these efforts by teaching one undergraduate course per semester (likely POLS 1000: American Heritage), mentoring UVU students, designing and executing conferences and other public events, conducting team-based research on civic education, and furthering their own rigorous research agenda, preferably on topics such as civic virtue, virtue ethics, civil dialogue, American constitutional history, American political thought, federalism, or state constitutions.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in hand from an accredited institution in history, political science, government, philosophy, or related field; exceptional and advanced ABD candidates will be considered.
Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit:
- a curriculum vitae;
- a cover letter;
- and a writing sample.
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Review of applications will begin by April 28, 2023.
From the program
The Civic Thought and Leadership Initiative (CTLI) is funded by the Utah Legislature and located in UVU’s Center for Constitutional Studies. The purpose of CTLI is to develop the next generation of citizens and civic leaders by cultivating the knowledge, skills, dispositions, and virtues necessary for a just, free, and flourishing constitutional republic. The initiative does this through mentoring UVU students, supporting K-12 teachers, conducting research, and fostering civil public discourse.
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