Visiting Faculty & Program Manager - Center Civics, Culture, and Workforce Development

Position: Visiting Faculty & Program Manager - Center for Civics, Culture, and Workforce Development

Visiting Faculty & Program Manager – Center for Civics, Culture, and Workforce Development

Wright State University invites applications for the full‑time Visiting Faculty & Program Manager position. The role is a one‑year contract, renewable for up to approximately three years, with an immediate or arranged start date.

EEO Statement: Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Purpose

The Center for Civics, Culture, and Workforce Development is launching the transformative initiative “Civic Foundations:
Equipping K‑12 for America’s Next 250 Years.” Supported by the U.S. Department of Education’s American History and Civics Education National Activities grant, the initiative will deliver in‑person civics seminars for K‑12 educators, produce civic‑education resources, and host immersive summer camps for students. The mission is to elevate teacher knowledge, instructional quality, and student civic participation, addressing the urgent call to rebuild civic understanding and strengthen democratic engagement as America approaches its 250th anniversary.

Program

Manager Responsibilities

• Coordinate with local school districts, educational service centers, and homeschool entities to create seminar opportunities across a 16‑county region.
• Build relationships with educators, administrators, and community partners; participate in marketing and recruitment efforts for seminars.
• Plan and execute seminars; coordinate the Civic‑Quest online platform and mentorship program.
• Deliver professional development seminars for K‑12 educators focused on American history, civics, and government; facilitate interactive sessions.
• Collaborate with legal experts to present layered instructional content; deliver standards‑aligned civics curriculum modules and instructional materials.
• Lead immersive summer civics camps for middle and high school students, incorporating simulations, civic action projects, and leadership development.
• Recruit and train local teachers for camp participation; coordinate camp logistics, student engagement, and instructional delivery.
• Market and recruit for summer camps.

The Center’s Mission

The Center for Civics, Culture, and Workforce Development at Wright State University is dedicated to advancing civic literacy, democratic participation, and workforce readiness through innovative education, professional development, and community engagement. It serves as a regional hub for evidence‑based civics instruction, credentialing, and leadership development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Lecturer:
  Master’s degree;
  Assistant/Associate/Full Professor:
  Ph.D. with strong academic credentials and record of scholarship.
• Experience teaching foundational civic principles, U.S. founding documents, and constitutional themes.
• Able to work effectively with K‑12 teachers, school administrators, and university staff across a multi‑county region.
• Capacity to facilitate large‑scale, in‑person workshops and summer camps.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and willingness to implement feedback mechanisms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in History, Political Science, or a closely related field; or a J.D.
• Experience teaching civic‑related topics at the K‑12 level.
• Demonstrated expertise in American Constitutional Law.
• Experience developing and delivering curriculum for professional development seminars.
• Ability to create and support interactive online learning modules.
• Ability to create standards‑aligned lesson plans, interactive activities, and multimedia resources for educator workshops.
• Skilled in managing logistics, classroom setup, AV support, and participant engagement for events with up to 180 educators or 150 students per session.

Essential Functions and Time Allocation

• 50% Outreach and community engagement: coordinate with local school districts, educational service centers, homeschool entities; build relationships; partake in marketing and recruitment; coordinate partner content and seminars; manage the Civic‑Quest platform and mentorship program.
• 30% Civic content development & delivery: deliver professional development seminars; facilitate interactive sessions; collaborate with experts; provide standards‑aligned curriculum modules.
• 20% Summer camp leadership: lead immersive summer camps; recruit and train teachers; coordinate logistics, student engagement, and instructional delivery; market and recruit for camps.

Working Conditions

The position is funded by an external grant awarded for three academic years and is an annual appointment. It is subject to background checks in accordance with university policy, and the role requires maintaining a tobacco‑free environment.

Special Instructions to Applicants

First Consideration Date: 01/18/2026
First Closing Date: Open Until Filled:
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