Senior Instructor in American Constitutional Thought

Arizona State University; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona State University invites applications for a full-time, in-person Instructor or Senior Instructor position in SCETL, starting August 2027. This fixed-term nine-month appointment carries no tenure implications and includes benefits.

The teaching load centers on SCETL’s signature course, Great Debates in American Constitutionalism and Politics, with flexibility to offer related upper-division courses in constitutionalism/history or civic thought.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Political Science, History, or related field (or J.D.) with scholarly focus on American constitutional thought/history.
• Evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching in American civic thought or constitutional history.
• Experience designing and delivering courses on American founding, constitutional institutions, and related topics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach undergraduate courses (typical 4/4).
• Deliver instruction in-person and/or online; supervise TAs and graders.

Skills

Socratic teaching

Public speaking

Curriculum design

Discussion facilitation

Education

Ph.D. in Political Science, History, or related field

J.D.

Job description

Arizona State University invites applications for a full-time, in-person Instructor or Senior Instructor position in SCETL, starting August 2027. This fixed-term nine-month appointment carries no tenure implications and includes benefits.

The teaching load centers on SCETL’s signature course, Great Debates in American Constitutionalism and Politics, with flexibility to offer related upper-division courses in constitutionalism/history or civic thought.