Assistant Professor, Great Books & Civic Thought

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin in Austin, TX, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Great Books with a field in literature. Primary appointment will be in the School of Civic Leadership with affiliations to the Thomas Jefferson Center.

Fall 2027 start. The role blends teaching in the Great Books curriculum with UT Austin's core curriculum, emphasizing close textual analysis, seminar-based discussion, and cross-disciplinary exploration of political thought,

Qualifications

• We seek outstanding candidates whose pedagogy and scholarship align with the School's mission.
• Interdisciplinary and cross-department collaboration are valued.
• Strong teaching excellence and a record of scholarly achievement are expected.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the School of Civic Leadership's Great Books curriculum and in the core curriculum.
• Lead discussion-based seminars that promote close reading of foundational texts.
• Engage in research, scholarship, and programmatic development of the School and related centers.

Skills

exceptional teaching

Education

Ph.D. in field related to Great Books

Job description

University of Texas at Austin in Austin, TX, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Great Books with a field in literature. Primary appointment will be in the School of Civic Leadership with affiliations to the Thomas Jefferson Center.

Fall 2027 start. The role blends teaching in the Great Books curriculum with UT Austin's core curriculum, emphasizing close textual analysis, seminar-based discussion, and cross-disciplinary exploration of political thought,