Endowed Chair: Citizenship & Civic Virtue

APU College of Nursing and Health Sciences; Azusa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Azusa Pacific University is seeking a Full Professor to teach in the Honors College Great Books program. The role combines teaching, mentoring, and an active research agenda in an interdisciplinary humanities setting, with emphasis on integrating faith, virtue, and leadership into scholarly work.

Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. in a related humanities field, a record of undergraduate teaching excellence, and a vibrant Christian faith aligned with the university’s mission.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in a closely related humanities discipline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven success in undergraduate teaching excellence.
• Desire and ability to integrate Christian faith into the curriculum.
• Vibrant Christian faith aligned with APU's mission; sign a Statement of Faith.

Responsibilities

• Leading small, discussion-based colloquies in the Honors College core curriculum.
• Delivering engaging and informative lectures about Great Books.
• Maintaining an active research program.
• Facilitating student research and mentoring.
• Engaging in student mentoring, discipling, and advising.
• Contributing to program assessment and curriculum refinement.
• Participating in the life of the Honors College and broader university community.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comm.

Teaching excellence

Christian faith integration

Collaborative work style

Education

Ph.D. in Political Science or related Humanities

Job description

Azusa Pacific University is seeking a Full Professor to teach in the Honors College Great Books program. The role combines teaching, mentoring, and an active research agenda in an interdisciplinary humanities setting, with emphasis on integrating faith, virtue, and leadership into scholarly work.

Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. in a related humanities field, a record of undergraduate teaching excellence, and a vibrant Christian faith aligned with the university’s mission.