Assistant Professor - Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society

Assistant Professor - Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society

The Ohio State University's motto, Disciplina in Civitatem, or "education for citizenship," is not merely a slogan; it is an exhortation to remain focused on the responsibility to develop an informed, engaged, and civic-minded citizenry. It is essential to fulfilling Ohio State's land-grant mission.

In 2023, the State of Ohio established and funded the Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society at Ohio State ("the Chase Center" or "Center"). The Chase Center 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. It is an independent academic unit of the University. The Center is a leader of the growing cadre of similar schools of civic thought in Ohio and throughout the country.

During its first year and a half of operation, the Chase Center laid a strong foundation for long-term success, securing its mission to "conduct teaching and research in the historical ideas, traditions, and texts that have shaped the American constitutional order and society," ORC § 3335.39. The Center's founding faculty has offered the Center's first classes and degrees, the Center has hosted a robust suite of public programming, the Chase Society is large and growing community of students, the Center launched its support for K-12 schools and their students, and the Center saw significant financial support from Ohio and donors.

Position Overview

The Chase Center is conducting a search for an Assistant Professor of Civic Thought. The Center's faculty are public-spirited scholars who are committed to building an academic community in which civic life and the life of the mind flourish. As the heart of the Center's academic community, faculty will advance the Center'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, as with all members of the Center, should be familiar with and embrace the Center's mission.

Duties:

• Contribute and demonstrate a commitment to the Chase Center's statutory mission through teaching, research, and service.
• Administer and teach in the Chase Center's study abroad program in Oxford, England.
• Contribute to the Chase Center's development of a major in classical education.
• Continue to build a strong scholarly reputation in a discipline relevant to civic thought and leadership.
• Publish high-quality and impactful scholarship in prestigious academic outlets in the faculty member's discipline, as well as other academic and popular outlets.
• Develop and effectively teach courses that advance the Chase Center's mission to conduct teaching and research in the historical ideas, traditions, and texts that have shaped the American constitutional order and society.
• Engage in service to the Chase Center, the University, and the broader community.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate poise, professionalism, and good judgment.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• A Ph.D. in Theology, Religion, Philosophy, or closely related field (foreign equivalents acceptable).
• Potential for outstanding teaching as demonstrated by record of teaching college-level civics courses.
• Knowledge of classical education curriculum.
• Record of publication and scholarship that advances the Center's mission to conduct teaching and research in the historical ideas, traditions, and texts that have shaped the American constitutional order and society.

How to Apply:

To be considered, please submit your application via the "Apply" link in this job posting. Once you start the application, you will need to fill it out to completion and upload all required materials. Please be aware that you will not be able to edit your application or materials after submission.

Application materials must include the following:

• Cover letter describing how the candidate meets the qualifications for the position, including his or her commitment to the Center's mission and an explanation of how the candidate is prepared to support that mission through research, teaching (including courses the candidate might teach), and contributions to the Center's institutional development. The letter should be addressed to:

Appointments Committee

Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society

The Ohio State University

5042 Smith Lab

Columbus, Ohio 43210

• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Statement of research
• Writing sample (recent article, book chapter, working paper, or dissertation chapter)
• The names and contact information of at least three individuals who can provide a letter of reference.