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Teaching Faculty - Institute Governance and Civics
Job in
Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, 32301, USA
Listed on 2026-02-17
Listing for:
Florida State University
Seasonal/Temporary, Contract
position Listed on 2026-02-17
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Department
Institute for Governance and Civics
Responsibilities
The Florida Institute for Governance and Civics is seeking up to two scholar-practitioners who can teach across the program's core curriculum and mentor students preparing for positions as in teaching and leadership in K-12 classical schools, policy organizations, think tanks, or higher education.
Teaching Responsibilities
The faculty member will teach four courses per semester (4/4 load). Potential teaching assignments may include:
* Foundations of Classical
Education:
History and Philosophy, Part I (antiquity through Renaissance; primary texts: Quintilian, Hugh of St. Victor, Boethius, Erasmus)
* Foundations of Classical
Education:
History and Philosophy, Part II (Enlightenment to 20th-century renewal; Rousseau, Newman, Dewey, Sayers, Hicks, Adler)
* The Science of Learning in Classical Education (trivium/quadrivium + cognitive science)
* Socratic Inquiry and the Formation of Affections
* Learning and Liberty (debates on policy, curriculum, citizenship; Ravitch, Friedman, Hirsch)
* Policy and Practice in Education (capstone internship supervision; 120-hour placements)
Courses emphasize Socratic seminars, close reading, oral defense, and evidence-based argumentation. The candidate will also advise senior projects and contribute to program development.
Qualifications
* Ph.D. in Education, Philosophy, Classics, Cognitive Science, or related field (by August 2026)
* Experience teaching Socratic seminar or leading text-based discussions
Preferred Qualifications
* Expertise in primary texts of classical pedagogy (Quintilian, Hugh of St. Victor, Erasmus, Hicks, Sayers, Adler)
* Familiarity with cognitive science of learning (Willingham, Bjork, Sweller, Ruiz Martín)
* Practical experience in classical K-12 schools (teaching, administration, curriculum design)
* Policy engagement (e.g., school choice, accreditation, parental rights)
* Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration (philosophy, psychology, political science)
Other Information
Research Opportunities (Optional but Encouraged)
While this is a teaching-focused faculty position, candidates with an active research agenda in classical education are welcome to pursue scholarship in areas such as:
* intersections of cognitive science and the trivium/quadrivium
* historical recovery of liberal arts pedagogy
* policy analysis of school choice, curriculum wars, or character formation
* Socratic methods and moral imagination
Support is available for peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and public scholarship (e.g., op-eds, policy briefs), including collaboration with the Institute for Governance and Civics and potential grant opportunities.
Contact Info
The Institute for Governance and Civics (IGC) at Florida State University is a dynamic hub dedicated to revitalizing civic education and advancing the principles of liberty through rigorous scholarship, innovative programs, and public engagement. Launching a new Civics and Liberty Studies degree in Fall 2026-with concentrations in Constitutional, Economic, Conscience, and Educational Liberty-the IGC fosters interdisciplinary inquiry into American founding ideals, constitutional governance, and policy innovations.
As a potential applicant to our Education Liberty faculty position, you'll join a collaborative team hosting speaker series, K-12 initiatives like the National Civics Bee, and research projects funded by major grants, empowering students to become principled leaders in education, policy, and civic life.
Questions may be directed to Ryan Owens ns
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity.
At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!
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