Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Conservative Political Thought

University of Wisconsin Madison; Brantford; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a tenure-track or tenured faculty member focused on conservative political thought and classical economic theory. The role involves teaching, research, and fostering an inclusive environment. The successful candidate will contribute to the College of Letters & Science's mission of excellence in education and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in scholarship and teaching.
• Ability to foster an inclusive teaching environment.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and publish scholarship.
• Teach courses in conservative political thought and classical economic theory.
• Engage in service to the university and broader discipline.

Skills

Research

Teaching

Mentoring

Education

PhD

Job description

Job Summary:

The University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks to hire a tenure-track or tenured faculty member with research and teaching interests in conservative political thought, classical economic theory, classical liberalism, or free markets. Candidates should have a record of excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service.

The tenure home will be within a department in the College of Letters and Sciences (e.g., Political Science, Economics, La Follette School of Public Affairs) at UW-Madison that is most appropriate to the candidate's work.

The successful candidate will advance the educational mission of the College of Letters & Science, that values, prioritizes, and actualizes evidence-based and student-centered teaching and (undergraduate student) mentoring. They will contribute to an environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community.

The successful candidate will demonstrate experience with fostering or the ability to foster an inclusive and student-centered teaching, learning, departmental, and research environment where all can thrive.

Responsibilities:

Research, write, and publish outstanding scholarship and teach courses in one or more of the following areas: conservative political thought, classical economic theory, classical liberalism, or free markets. Teach both undergraduate and graduate students, and engage in service to the university, college, department, and broader professional discipline. The successful candidate, as a member of the College of L&S, will proactively contribute to, support, and advance the college's commitment to excellence among all aspects of their teaching, mentoring, research, and service.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required
PhD

Qualifications:

Applicants should demonstrate excellence and productivity in research and a commitment to teaching. Appointment at the tenured level requires evidence of excellence in scholarly research, teaching and service and requires review by the Social Sciences Tenure Committee at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Anticipated Begin Date:

AUGUST 18, 2025

Salary:

Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)

Additional Information:

In the College of Letters & Science, we provide a liberal arts education that is both broad and deep through excellent, empathic teaching. We hire faculty who are interested in pursuing difficult questions, making new discoveries, and making an impact in their field. We reward excellent teaching and classroom innovation, and we are committed to shared governance. Learn more about the L&S mission on our webpage: https://ls.wisc.edu/about/mission.

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

How to Apply:

Apply online at "Jobs at UW" (http://jobs.wisc.edu) under job number 315390. Applications must be received through UW- Madison's online application system. Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered. Click the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. Applicants should submit the following 3 items:
1. a letter of application,
2. curriculum vitae,
3. a teaching and mentoring statement

Candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three references; however, we will only check the references of those who become finalists for this position. For full consideration, all materials must be received no later than 11:59pm on June 17, 2025. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Please note that applicants will be evaluated based upon submitted application materials and therefore should speak to and include evidence of their qualifications. Application materials must clearly demonstrate the applicant's dedication to excellence in student-centered teaching and mentoring. Additionally, materials should showcase the applicant's ability to purposefully plan their teaching practices, evidenced through goals, action plans, reflection, and related documentation. This portion of the application materials must be created by the applicant and may include supporting letters. It cannot be only in the form of letters and testimony by others.

Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/

Contact:

Anne Oyamada
[e-mail]
608-263-2409
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Professor(FA020) or Associate Professor(FA030) or Assistant Professor(FA040)

Department(s):

A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/LAFOLLET PUBL AF/LAF PA

Employment Class:

Faculty

Job Number:

315390-FA

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here

To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Division Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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