Director of Civic Thought & Leadership (Asst Professor)

East Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job 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 director will lead the development and implementation of the university’s new Civic Thought and Leadership degree program, forging partnerships and seeking external funding while teaching foundational courses.

Qualifications

• Doctorate by start date.
• Active research agenda in civic thought, political theory, or related area.
• Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching in civic thought or interdisciplinary humanities.
• Ability to teach foundational texts and facilitate discussions of competing ideas.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and contribute to curriculum development and student engagement.
• Strong written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and coordination of the Civic Thought and Leadership degree program, including curriculum planning and assessment.
• Teach foundational courses in civic thought and humanities.
• Teach undergraduate courses in civic thought, political theory, and interdisciplinary humanities.
• Develop co-curricular programming and public lectures.
• Build partnerships with programs, schools, and external organizations.
• Identify external funding opportunities and coordinate grant activities.
• Maintain an active scholarly agenda in civic thought and related fields.
• Advise and mentor students and participate in service.

Skills

Teaching experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Public speaking

Curriculum development

Education

Doctorate in political science, history, philosophy, or related field

Job description

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 university’s new Civic Thought and Leadership degree program, forging partnerships and seeking external funding while teaching foundational courses.