Assistant Professor, American Political Thought, American History And Institutions, Constitutio

Job Details

• Title: Professor
• Department Org: Dean-Law School - 102070
• Employee Classification: F3 - Faculty 9 Month Non AAUP
• Bargaining Unit: Bargaining Unit Exempt
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  MC AC

The Institute of American Constitutional Thought & Leadership invites applications for multiple tenure‑track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor rank, to start in fall 2026. The Institute is an interdisciplinary and public‑spirited center at the University of Toledo dedicated to the principles, institutions, and texts that are foundational for America’s constitutional order and for greater Western Civilization. It is an honors‑level “school within a school” at UToledo, providing courses, degree programs, and public events that enhance the humanities offerings at the University of Toledo and serve the broader northwest Ohio community.

The Institute’s faculty are committed to building an academic community in which civic life and the life of the mind flourish. These scholars and teachers are dedicated to examining timeless questions while addressing timely problems in American civic life. As the heart of the Institute’s academic community, they advance the Institute’s mission by making meaningful contributions to their academic disciplines, teaching and mentoring students, modeling collegiality, sustaining robust scholarly activity, and serving the University and the broader Ohio community.

Faculty will teach up to five courses per academic year. Appointments and tenure for all Institute faculty are held within the Institute.

The Institute offers a minor in Constitutional Studies; a minor in Science, Technology, and Society (STS); and is developing a Constitutional Studies Major. Beginning in fall 2026, the Institute will offer multiple sections of CLT 2000:
The American Constitutional Tradition, an entry course to the Institute’s academic programs that also satisfies a civic education requirement for every undergraduate at the University of Toledo who enrolls during or after fall 2026.

Ideal candidates will be prepared to teach multiple sections of this course, which introduces students to key readings in the history of American political thought, American constitutionalism, early modern philosophy, and great speeches by American statesmen. 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 highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. All faculty report directly to the Institute’s Director. Others who may provide work, guidance, and direction include the Senior Associate Director.

• Teach up to five courses per academic year, including multiple sections of CLT 2000:
  The American Constitutional Tradition.
• Build an academic community that promotes civic life and intellectual inquiry.
• Advance the Institute’s mission through scholarly activity, mentorship, and student engagement.
• Contribute to the development of curricula, scholarly activities, events, and student opportunities.
• Engage with a variety of academic, administrative, and public audiences.

• A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree, conferred by August 1, 2026.
• A commitment to and demonstrated understanding of the Institute’s mission.
• A robust research agenda.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to teach a course on the American constitutional tradition and key texts of the Western political tradition that have influenced America’s political development.
• Experience engaging with a variety of academic, administrative, and public audiences.

• Expertise in American political thought, especially the political philosophy of the American Founding.
• American history
• The development of American institutions
• American constitutionalism

A complete application must include:

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