Professor of American Constitutional Thought & Leadership

The University of Toledo; Ottawa Hills (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toledo invites applications for multiple open-rank positions in American political thought; American constitutionalism; American history, to start fall 2027. The Institute of American Constitutional Thought & Leadership is an interdisciplinary center at UT designed to advance core texts and Western civic tradition.

Faculty will teach up to five courses per academic year and engage in interdisciplinary research, public scholarship, and collaboration across departments to build a

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree by August 1, 2027.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college/university level.
• A robust research agenda with scholarly output.
• Experience engaging with academic, administrative, and public audiences.
• Ability to teach the American constitutional tradition and key texts of Western political thought.
• Interest in interdisciplinary teaching and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to five courses per academic year.
• Engage in interdisciplinary teaching, research, and collaboration.
• Represent the Institute and the university with professionalism in internal and external settings.

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree (by Aug 1, 2027)

Excellence in teaching

Robust research agenda

Experience engaging with diverse audiences

Ability to teach American constitutional tradition and Western political texts

Interdisciplinary teaching

Job description

The University of Toledo invites applications for multiple open-rank positions in American political thought; American constitutionalism; American history, to start fall 2027. The Institute of American Constitutional Thought & Leadership is an interdisciplinary center at UT designed to advance core texts and Western civic tradition.

Faculty will teach up to five courses per academic year and engage in interdisciplinary research, public scholarship, and collaboration across departments to build a