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Job Title: Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society
Department: Academic Affairs Administration | Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society
The Ohio State University’s motto, Disciplina in Civitatem, or “education for citizenship,” is not merely a slogan; it is an exhortation to remain focused on the responsibility to develop an informed, engaged, and civic-minded citizenry. It is essential to fulfilling Ohio State’s land-grant mission.
The State of Ohio established the Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society at Ohio State ("the Chase Center" or “Center”) in 2023. The Chase Center is a multidisciplinary university center that conducts teaching, research, and public programming concerning the core texts and great debates of Western civilization; the principles, ideals, and institutions of the American and Ohio political order; and the foundations of responsible leadership and informed citizenship. It is an independent academic unit of the University. The Center is a leader of the growing cadre of schools of civic thought in Ohio and throughout the country.
In just its second year of operation, the Chase Center has quickly established itself as a dynamic academic community with world-class faculty. Building on this strong momentum, in the upcoming year the Center will launch its first major, develop three new academic programs, and further expand its extensive course offerings. It will also deepen its outreach by continuing to deliver a robust suite of public events, professional development for K-12 educators, and study abroad opportunities for both students and faculty. Backed by a growing Chase Society student community and generous public and private financial support, the Center is on pace for full maturity over the next three years.
Position Overview
The Chase Center is conducting a nationwide search for faculty of all ranks and disciplines. The Center seeks to fill several tenured faculty positions at the rank of Associate and Full Professor, as well as tenure-track Assistant Professor positions, to start in the 2027–2028 academic year. Successful candidates will be, or demonstrate the potential to be, extraordinary scholars with research and teaching in disciplines relevant to the Center’s mission.
The Center is seeking extraordinary scholars of all disciplines, especially candidates who can contribute to our Bachelor of Arts in Civics, Law & Leadership and our two planned majors in Classical and Liberal Education and Great Books, as well as an honors program. Areas of particular interest include (but are not limited to): natural law and natural rights, AI and civics, American civic leadership, K-12 classical and liberal education, Western literature, American political theory and development, American constitutional history, and political economy. The Center is also hiring distinguished scholars of all disciplines who are leaders in their fields.
Successful candidates will have, or demonstrate the potential to have, an outstanding record of publishing research, teaching, and making contributions to their academic discipline in a manner that serves the Center’s mission and that is sufficient to obtain tenure in a top disciplinary department. Successful candidates will also have academic records that indicate they will be actively engaged in the Center’s and Ohio State’s intellectual life.
The Center’s faculty are public-spirited 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 Center’s academic community, faculty will advance the Center’s mission by making meaningful contributions to their academic disciplines, teaching and mentoring students, modeling collegiality, and serving the University and the broader Ohio community. Faculty, as with all members of the Center, should be familiar with and embrace the Center’s mission as defined by ORC § 3335.39.
Salary and benefits are competitive. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who require work authorization.
Performance Objectives
- Contribute and demonstrate a commitment to the Chase Center’s statutory mission through research, teaching, and service.
- Continue to build, or establish, a strong scholarly reputation in a discipline relevant to civic thought.
- Publish high-quality and impactful scholarship in prestigious academic outlets in the faculty member’s discipline, as well as other academic and popular outlets.
- Develop and effectively teach undergraduate courses that advance the Center’s mission.
- Engage in service to the Chase Center, the University, and the broader community.
- Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication.
- Demonstrate poise, professionalism, civility, and good judgment.
Education and Experience
Required
- Hold, or be on track to complete before starting the position, a Ph.D., J.D., or other terminal degree in a field related to the Center’s mission.
- Record or demonstrated promise of publishing high-quality and impactful scholarship in prestigious academic outlets in the faculty member’s discipline, as well as other academic and popular outlets.
- Record or demonstrated promise of developing and effectively teaching undergraduate courses that will advance the Center’s mission.
Desired
- Relevant prior professional experience developing programming consistent with the Center’s mission, including (but not limited to) developing curriculum, activities that promote research productivity, academic community building, and engagement with students and the broader public.
Additional Information
How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application via Ohio State Career Website https://www.myworkday.com/osu/d/inst/15$392530/9925$386908.htmld. Once you start the application, you will need to fill it out to completion and upload all required materials. Please be aware that you will not be able to edit your application or materials after submission.
Application materials must include the following:
- Cover letter describing how the candidate meets the qualifications for the position, including his or her commitment to the Center’s mission and an explanation of how the candidate is prepared to support that mission through research, teaching (including courses the candidate might teach), and contributions to the Center’s institutional development. The letter should be addressed to:
Appointments Committee
5042 Smith Lab
174 W. 18th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210 - Curriculum vita (CV)
- Statement of research
- Writing sample (recent article, working paper, or dissertation chapter)
- The names and contact information of at least three individuals who can provide a letter of reference. (We will request letters of reference if/when candidates move to the interview stage.)
The application deadline is October 1, at 11:59 p.m. We will review all applications submitted by the deadline. Please email the search committee at Chasehiring@osu.edu if you have questions about the application process.
The University
Ohio State is a top-15 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression. Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world.
The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs has established central resources to focus on offering support to new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual career partner consultation, potential employer and/or employment opportunity identification, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are available. More information about dual career and faculty recruitment can be found here.
In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies.
Columbus
Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and vibrant metropolitan area with a population of nearly 2.25 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus.
Location: Smith Laboratory (0065)
Position Type: Regular
Scheduled Hours: 40
Shift: First Shift
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