Assistant Professor & Director of Civic Thought & Leadership

Texas A&M University System; Commerce (TX); Sur place; USD 47 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

East Texas A&M University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor who will serve as Director of Civic Thought and Leadership in the Liberal Studies program within the Department of History and Liberal Studies.

The director will lead the development and implementation of the new Civic Thought and Leadership degree program, collaborating with faculty to craft a coherent curriculum connecting civic thought, humanities, government, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Tenure-track appointment required for Assistant Professor and Director role.
• Experience developing and implementing degree programs and curricula is expected.
• Strong teaching ability and commitment to scholarly activity and service.

Responsabilités

• Lead development and launch of the Civic Thought and Leadership degree program and coordinate across disciplines.
• Teach undergraduate courses in civic thought and humanities and develop foundational curricula.
• Lead co-curricular programming and build campus/community partnerships.

Connaissances

Tenure-track

Curriculum development

Teaching

Leadership

Grant writing

Formation

PhD or terminal degree in related field

Description du poste

Job Title

Assistant Professor & Director of Civic Thought & Leadership

Agency

East Texas A&M University

Department

History and Liberal Studies

Proposed Minimum Salary

$4,583.33 monthly

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Summary

East Texas A&M University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor who will serve as Director of Civic Thought and Leadership in the Liberal Studies program within the Department of History and Liberal Studies.

The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of the university's new Civic Thought and Leadership degree program. The director will work with faculty to build a coherent curriculum connecting civic thought, the humanities, constitutional government, and leadership. The position also includes developing and teaching foundational courses, leading co-curricular programming, building campus and community partnerships, and seeking external funding to support the program's growth.

We seek a scholar and teacher who can help students connect the study of influential texts, historical experiences, and political institutions to questions of citizenship, public responsibility, and leadership. The successful candidate will maintain an active research agenda and contribute to teaching, scholarship, and service appropriate to a tenure-track assistant professor.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the development, launch, and ongoing coordination of the Civic Thought and Leadership degree program, including curriculum planning, assessment, student recruitment, and collaboration across participating disciplines.
• Contribute to the development and teaching of foundational courses in civic thought and the humanities, emphasizing close reading, discussion, reasoned argument, and the relationship between enduring questions and contemporary civic life.
• Teach undergraduate courses in areas such as civic thought, American political thought, constitutionalism, leadership, and interdisciplinary humanities.
• Develop and lead co-curricular programming, including public lectures, reading groups, student forums, and other opportunities for civic learning and substantive dialogue.
• Build partnerships with university programs, schools, community organizations, and scholarly or civic institutions to support programming and student opportunities.
• Identify external funding opportunities, develop grant proposals, and coordinate funded activities in collaboration with faculty and university offices.
• Maintain an active scholarly agenda related to civic thought, leadership, political philosophy, constitutionalism, or a closely related field.
• Advise and mentor students and contribute to departmental, col