Associate Or Full Professor (American Political Thought, American History And In

Overview

The Institute of American Constitutional Thought & Leadership at the University of Toledo invites applications for multiple tenured faculty positions at the Associate or Full Professor rank to start in fall 2026. The Institute is an interdisciplinary center dedicated to the principles, institutions, and texts foundational for America’s constitutional order and Western Civilization. We are an honors-level “school within a school” at UToledo, providing courses, degree programs, and public events that enhance humanities offerings and serve the broader community.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to five courses per academic year.
• Engage in robust scholarly activity and mentor students; contribute to University and community service.
• Ideal candidates will be prepared to teach sections of CLT 2000: The American Constitutional Tradition (beginning Fall 2026).

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree by August 1, 2026.
• Commitment to the Institute’s mission.
• Excellent record of scholarship and robust research agenda; exemplary teaching.
• Willingness and demonstrated competency to teach courses on the American constitutional tradition broadly conceived.
• Experience engaging with a variety of academic, administrative, and public audiences.

Preferred/Additional

• Expertise in American political thought, American history, development of American institutions, or American constitutionalism.
• Interest in interdisciplinary teaching and research; experience building and managing academic/public programs.

Application Instructions

A complete application must include a current curriculum vitae, a letter of application, a sample of scholarly writing from within the last three years, evidence of teaching excellence, and contact information for three references (recommendations will be requested for selected candidates). Applications should be uploaded at utoledo.edu/jobs. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until positions are filled; priority consideration is October 27, 2025. Start date: August 2026. For inquiries, contact Jodie Birch at jodie.birch@utoledo.edu. Letters of application should be addressed to Jonathan Culp, Ph.D., Director, Institute of American Constitutional Thought and Leadership, University of Toledo, 2801 West Bancroft, MS 507, Toledo, Ohio 43606. E-mail: Jonathan.Culp@UToledo.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. It 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 provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. For accommodations, contact HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747.

Conditions Of Employment

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.