Assistant, Associate or Full Professor

Title: IACTL Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (Open Discipline)

Department Org: Dean-Law School - 102070

Employee Classification: F3 - Faculty 9 Month Non AAUP

Bargaining Unit: Bargaining Unit Exempt

Primary Location: MC AC

Job Description:

The Institute of American Constitutional Thought & Leadership invites applications for multiple tenure track or tenured faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor rank, to start in the fall of the 2025-2026 academic year. (A summer 2025 or spring 2026 start date may be possible.)

The Institute is an interdisciplinary and public-spirited center at the University of Toledo dedicated to the principles, ideas, institutions, and texts that are foundational for America’s constitutional order and for greater Western Civilization. We are an honors-level “school within a school” at UToledo, providing courses, degree programs, study abroad opportunities, and public events that enhance the humanities offerings at the University of Toledo and serve the broader northwest Ohio community. The Institute also is building a strong scholarly program that examines timeless questions while addressing timely problems in American civic life.

The Institute’s faculty are scholars who are committed to building an academic community in which civic life and the life of the mind flourish. As the heart of the Institute’s academic community, they advance the Institute’s mission by making meaningful contributions to their academic disciplines, teaching and mentoring students, modeling collegiality, sustaining robust scholarly activity, and serving the University and the broader Ohio community. Faculty will teach up to five courses per academic year.

Candidates should be familiar with and embrace the Institute’s mission as defined by ORC Sec. 3364.07 (B), (C), which is to educate university students in (A) the core texts and great debates of Western civilization; (B) the principles, ideals, and institutions of the American and Ohio political order; and (C) the foundations of responsible leadership and informed citizenship.

This is a full-time position. Salaries are highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All faculty report directly to the Institute’s Director. Others who may provide work, guidance, and direction include the Senior Associate Director or equivalent position.

Experience with building and managing academic and public programs is desirable. The successful candidate will assist with developing the Institute’s curriculum, scholarly activities, events, and student opportunities.

The candidate should indicate interest in interdisciplinary teaching and research.

The Institute’s founding faculty must be self-motivated, well-organized, and committed to the extraordinary work of building up a new institution. The successful candidate will need to interact comfortably and confidently with a broad internal and external constituency, representing the University and the Institute with professionalism.

Application Instructions

A complete application must include:

1. A current curriculum vitae

2. A letter of application.

3. A sample of scholarly writing from within the last three years

4. Evidence of teaching excellence

5. Names and contact information for 3 references are required. Recommendations will be requested for selected candidates.

The letter of application should describe the candidate’s interest in the Institute’s mission. The letter should also explain how the candidate is prepared to support that mission through teaching, research, and institution-building. You are encouraged to indicate new interdisciplinary courses you are prepared to offer and that would promote the Institute’s mission.

All application documents should be uploaded at utoledo.edu/jobs.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. The deadline for priority consideration is April 4.

The position start date is August, 2025; however, candidates may request a summer or spring start date.

Please address any inquiries to Jodie Birch at jodie.birch@utoledo.edu.

Letters of application should be addressed to:

Michael R. Gonzalez, Ph.D.

Interim Director, Institute of American Constitutional Thought and Leadership

University of Toledo

2801 West Bancroft, MS 507

Toledo, Ohio 43606

E-mail: michael.gonzalez6@utoledo.edu

Minimum Qualifications:

Requirements

1. A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree is required, conferred by August 1, 2025.

2. A commitment and demonstrated understanding of the Institute’s mission.

3. Demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and professional service.

4. Experience with engaging a variety of academic, administrative, and public audiences.

Applications are welcome from all disciplines related to the Institute’s mission. Such disciplines may include history, political science, philosophy, literature, religion, economics, public policy, law, and classics.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have expertise in at least one of the following areas:

1. American political thought, especially the political philosophy of the American Founding or the development of American institutions.

2. Western political philosophy and the American constitutional tradition

3. Civic life in classical political thought

4. The intersection of philosophy, politics, and technology

A demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and scholarship is preferred.

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. 

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request. 

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the Main Campus of the University of Toledo.

Advertised: 14 Mar 2025 Eastern Daylight Time