Wright State University
Visiting Lecturer/Assistant/Associate/Professor -Political Science/ Law & Legal
Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio, United States, 45444
Visiting Lecturer/Assistant/Associate/Professor -Political Science/ Law & Legal Studies
Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Faculty Rank or Job Title
Faculty Rank or Job Title Visiting Lecturer/Assistant/Associate/Professor -Political Science/ Law & Legal Studies
Job Category:
Job Category: Faculty/Instructional
Department
Department Center for Civics, Culture, and Workforce Development
EEO number:
EEO number: 26Y079
Position FTE
100%
Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate
Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate Negotiable
Salary Band:
Salary Band: FA NA
Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Center for Civics, Culture, and Workforce Development is seeking a Constitutional Law specialist to assist in developing and administering the Civic Foundations initiative. The term of the position is approximately three years. The position is open to applicants at all academic ranks (Lecturer, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor). The desired start date is January 2026; however, candidates who can start in summer 2026 will also be considered.
Wright State University’s Center for Civics, Culture, and Workforce Development is launching a transformative initiative—Civic Foundations: Equipping K–12 for America’s Next 250 Years—to strengthen civics instruction and engagement across a 16-county region of Southwest Ohio. The initiative is supported by the U.S. Department of Education’s American History and Civics Education National Activities grant.
The Civic Foundations project will deliver in-person civics seminars for K–12 educators, produce civic-education resources, and host immersive summer camps for students. The program’s mission is to elevate teacher knowledge, instructional quality, and student civic participation—answering the urgent call to rebuild civic understanding and strengthen democratic engagement as America approaches its 250th anniversary.
The Center for Civics, Culture, and Workforce Development at Wright State University is dedicated to advancing civic literacy, democratic participation, and workforce readiness through innovative education, professional development, and community engagement. As Ohio’s only civic center founded voluntarily by a university, the Center serves as a regional hub for evidence-based civics instruction, credentialing, and leadership development.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in history, Political Science, or a closely related field.
Ability to teach American Constitutional Law.
Ability to teach foundational civic principles, U.S. founding documents, and constitutional themes.
Able to work effectively with K-12 teachers, school administrators, and university staff across a multi-county region.
Capacity to facilitate large-scale, in-person workshops and summer camps.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Commitment to continuous improvement and willingness to implement feedback mechanisms.
Preferred Qualifications
J.D.
Ph.D. in History, Political Science, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated expertise in American Constitutional Law.
Experience teaching foundational civic principles, U.S. founding documents, and constitutional themes.
Experience developing and delivering curriculum for professional development seminars.
Ability to create and support interactive online learning modules.
Ability to create standards‑aligned lesson plans, interactive activities, and multimedia resources for educator workshops.
Skilled in managing logistics, classroom setup, AV support, and participant engagement for events with up to 180 educators or 150 students per session.
Essential Functions and percent of time 50% Seminar Delivery, Civic Instruction, Curriculum Development, & Resource Creation
Develop and deliver bi-weekly professional development seminars for K-12 educators focused on American history, civics, and government.
Facilitate interactive sessions including keynote presentations, small-group discussions, and civil discourse activities.
Collaborate with legal experts and practitioners to present layered instructional content.
Design standards‑aligned civics curriculum modules and instructional materials for seminars and the Civic‑Quest online platform
Create multimedia resources, simulations, and primary source activities for classroom use.
Lead immersive summer civics camps for middle and high school students, incorporating simulations, civic action projects, and leadership development.
Coordinate camp logistics, student engagement, and instructional delivery.
20% Outreach & Community Engagement
Conduct outreach to schools and districts to promote seminar participation and civic programming.
Build relationships with educators, administrators, and community partners across the 16‑county region.
Participate in marketing and recruitment efforts for seminars and camps.
10% Other related duties
Collect and analyze participant feedback and assessment data to inform program enhancements.
Contribute to performance reporting and impact documentation for grant compliance.
Working Conditions This position is funded by an external grant awarded for 3 academic years. It is an annual appointment and continuation beyond 3 years subject to additional funding.
To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at
http://www.wright.edu/human-resources
Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco‑free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Posting Date 10/29/2025
First Consideration Date: 11/28/2025
Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you hear about this position at Wright State University? Please check all that apply.
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Job Fair or Hiring Event
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Dayton, OH 45435 USA
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Faculty Rank or Job Title
Faculty Rank or Job Title Visiting Lecturer/Assistant/Associate/Professor -Political Science/ Law & Legal Studies
Job Category:
Job Category: Faculty/Instructional
Department
Department Center for Civics, Culture, and Workforce Development
EEO number:
EEO number: 26Y079
Position FTE
100%
Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate
Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate Negotiable
Salary Band:
Salary Band: FA NA
Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Center for Civics, Culture, and Workforce Development is seeking a Constitutional Law specialist to assist in developing and administering the Civic Foundations initiative. The term of the position is approximately three years. The position is open to applicants at all academic ranks (Lecturer, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor). The desired start date is January 2026; however, candidates who can start in summer 2026 will also be considered.
Wright State University’s Center for Civics, Culture, and Workforce Development is launching a transformative initiative—Civic Foundations: Equipping K–12 for America’s Next 250 Years—to strengthen civics instruction and engagement across a 16-county region of Southwest Ohio. The initiative is supported by the U.S. Department of Education’s American History and Civics Education National Activities grant.
The Civic Foundations project will deliver in-person civics seminars for K–12 educators, produce civic-education resources, and host immersive summer camps for students. The program’s mission is to elevate teacher knowledge, instructional quality, and student civic participation—answering the urgent call to rebuild civic understanding and strengthen democratic engagement as America approaches its 250th anniversary.
The Center for Civics, Culture, and Workforce Development at Wright State University is dedicated to advancing civic literacy, democratic participation, and workforce readiness through innovative education, professional development, and community engagement. As Ohio’s only civic center founded voluntarily by a university, the Center serves as a regional hub for evidence-based civics instruction, credentialing, and leadership development.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in history, Political Science, or a closely related field.
Ability to teach American Constitutional Law.
Ability to teach foundational civic principles, U.S. founding documents, and constitutional themes.
Able to work effectively with K-12 teachers, school administrators, and university staff across a multi-county region.
Capacity to facilitate large-scale, in-person workshops and summer camps.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Commitment to continuous improvement and willingness to implement feedback mechanisms.
Preferred Qualifications
J.D.
Ph.D. in History, Political Science, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated expertise in American Constitutional Law.
Experience teaching foundational civic principles, U.S. founding documents, and constitutional themes.
Experience developing and delivering curriculum for professional development seminars.
Ability to create and support interactive online learning modules.
Ability to create standards‑aligned lesson plans, interactive activities, and multimedia resources for educator workshops.
Skilled in managing logistics, classroom setup, AV support, and participant engagement for events with up to 180 educators or 150 students per session.
Essential Functions and percent of time 50% Seminar Delivery, Civic Instruction, Curriculum Development, & Resource Creation
Develop and deliver bi-weekly professional development seminars for K-12 educators focused on American history, civics, and government.
Facilitate interactive sessions including keynote presentations, small-group discussions, and civil discourse activities.
Collaborate with legal experts and practitioners to present layered instructional content.
Design standards‑aligned civics curriculum modules and instructional materials for seminars and the Civic‑Quest online platform
Create multimedia resources, simulations, and primary source activities for classroom use.
Lead immersive summer civics camps for middle and high school students, incorporating simulations, civic action projects, and leadership development.
Coordinate camp logistics, student engagement, and instructional delivery.
20% Outreach & Community Engagement
Conduct outreach to schools and districts to promote seminar participation and civic programming.
Build relationships with educators, administrators, and community partners across the 16‑county region.
Participate in marketing and recruitment efforts for seminars and camps.
10% Other related duties
Collect and analyze participant feedback and assessment data to inform program enhancements.
Contribute to performance reporting and impact documentation for grant compliance.
Working Conditions This position is funded by an external grant awarded for 3 academic years. It is an annual appointment and continuation beyond 3 years subject to additional funding.
To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at
http://www.wright.edu/human-resources
Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco‑free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Posting Date 10/29/2025
First Consideration Date: 11/28/2025
Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you hear about this position at Wright State University? Please check all that apply.
WSU Careers website
Academic Careers
Academic Keys
Chronicle
Diversity in Higher Ed
Diverse Issues in Higher Ed
HBCU
Higher Ed Jobs
Inside Higher Ed
Social Media
Personal referral
Women in Higher Ed
Other
Job Fair or Hiring Event
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Dayton, OH 45435 USA
#J-18808-Ljbffr