Cleveland State University
Full-time Faculty (All Ranks / Multiple Positions)
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101
Cleveland State University — Engaged Learning
Full-time Faculty (All Ranks / Multiple Positions)
Job Summary The Center for Civics, Culture, and Society at Cleveland State University announces multiple openings for full-time tenure-track or tenured faculty positions to begin in August 17, 2026 at the ranks of Assistant, Associate, and/or Full Professor. The Center for Civics, Culture, and Society was created by Cleveland State University and the Ohio General Assembly under Ohio Revised Code, Section 3344.07 and exists “to conduct teaching and research in the historical ideas, traditions, and texts that have shaped the American constitutional order and society.” Successful candidates will be equipped and enthusiastic to teach the Center’s flagship introductory course entitled The American Regime, which covers the philosophical foundations of the United States, the American Founding, questions of equality and civil liberties, economics, religion, and contemporary cultural and political issues relevant to American political society. Required readings include (but are not limited to) The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution of the United States, selections from Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations, selections from The Federalist Papers, Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation and Gettysburg Address, and Martin Luther King Jr.’s Letter from Birmingham Jail. Scholars from disciplines such as political science, philosophy, economics, law, history, classics, and literature are encouraged to apply. In addition to teaching The American Regime, successful candidates will teach introductory and upper-level undergraduate courses in their fields, be active scholars, and contribute to the communities of the Center for Civics, Culture, and Society, Cleveland State University, and the Greater Cleveland Area. The teaching load for all full-time positions is 3-3. The Center’s faculty will have access to generous research and travel funding and will be part of a vibrant intellectual community. CSU aspires to be a national leader in social and economic mobility and to be a nationally recognized, student-focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities for all. Minimum Qualifications Assistant Professor: ABD status in a terminal degree program in a field relevant to the Center for Civics, Culture and Society. Persons who are ABD will be hired at the rank of Instructor. A coherent plan for future scholarship. Associate or Full Professor: Conferred terminal degree in a field relevant to the Center for Civics, Culture and Society; A record of scholarly achievement and a coherent plan for future scholarship. Preferred Qualifications Assistant Professor: Conferred terminal degree in a field relevant to the Center for Civics, Culture and Society; Undergraduate teaching experience. Associate or Full Professor: A documented record of teaching excellence. Application Instructions and Other Conditions Applications will be accepted online at the CSU Job Postings site. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Application received by March 1, 2026 will receive full consideration. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Director of the Center, Peter Koritansky at p.koritansky@csuohio.edu. List of documents required to submit: Unofficial transcript – selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript before a contract is processed Contact information for three references – references will be contacted via email and asked to upload a letter of support on your behalf CSU is an urban university with more than 14,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. For additional information about the city of Cleveland, see https://www.thisiscleveland.com/. Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of funding from the State of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on verification of credentials (including evidence of a Ph.D.) and other information required by law and University policies, including a criminal background check. CSU is an equal opportunity employer. CSU provides equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Posting Details Posted Date: 11/03/2025 Close Date/Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Review Begins: 12/04/2025 Tentative Start Date: August 17, 2026 Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? • Public Job Posting • Internal Job Posting • Agency Referral • Advertisement/Publication • Personal Referral • CSU Website • Other Note: Open ended questions may be used to evaluate applicants. * If you selected Public Job Posting or Other please provide the source. * Do you require any accommodation for campus screening? Please contact CSU at (216) 687-3636 if you need accommodation. Yes No * Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation? Yes No
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Full-time Faculty (All Ranks / Multiple Positions)
Job Summary The Center for Civics, Culture, and Society at Cleveland State University announces multiple openings for full-time tenure-track or tenured faculty positions to begin in August 17, 2026 at the ranks of Assistant, Associate, and/or Full Professor. The Center for Civics, Culture, and Society was created by Cleveland State University and the Ohio General Assembly under Ohio Revised Code, Section 3344.07 and exists “to conduct teaching and research in the historical ideas, traditions, and texts that have shaped the American constitutional order and society.” Successful candidates will be equipped and enthusiastic to teach the Center’s flagship introductory course entitled The American Regime, which covers the philosophical foundations of the United States, the American Founding, questions of equality and civil liberties, economics, religion, and contemporary cultural and political issues relevant to American political society. Required readings include (but are not limited to) The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution of the United States, selections from Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations, selections from The Federalist Papers, Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation and Gettysburg Address, and Martin Luther King Jr.’s Letter from Birmingham Jail. Scholars from disciplines such as political science, philosophy, economics, law, history, classics, and literature are encouraged to apply. In addition to teaching The American Regime, successful candidates will teach introductory and upper-level undergraduate courses in their fields, be active scholars, and contribute to the communities of the Center for Civics, Culture, and Society, Cleveland State University, and the Greater Cleveland Area. The teaching load for all full-time positions is 3-3. The Center’s faculty will have access to generous research and travel funding and will be part of a vibrant intellectual community. CSU aspires to be a national leader in social and economic mobility and to be a nationally recognized, student-focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities for all. Minimum Qualifications Assistant Professor: ABD status in a terminal degree program in a field relevant to the Center for Civics, Culture and Society. Persons who are ABD will be hired at the rank of Instructor. A coherent plan for future scholarship. Associate or Full Professor: Conferred terminal degree in a field relevant to the Center for Civics, Culture and Society; A record of scholarly achievement and a coherent plan for future scholarship. Preferred Qualifications Assistant Professor: Conferred terminal degree in a field relevant to the Center for Civics, Culture and Society; Undergraduate teaching experience. Associate or Full Professor: A documented record of teaching excellence. Application Instructions and Other Conditions Applications will be accepted online at the CSU Job Postings site. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Application received by March 1, 2026 will receive full consideration. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Director of the Center, Peter Koritansky at p.koritansky@csuohio.edu. List of documents required to submit: Unofficial transcript – selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript before a contract is processed Contact information for three references – references will be contacted via email and asked to upload a letter of support on your behalf CSU is an urban university with more than 14,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. For additional information about the city of Cleveland, see https://www.thisiscleveland.com/. Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of funding from the State of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on verification of credentials (including evidence of a Ph.D.) and other information required by law and University policies, including a criminal background check. CSU is an equal opportunity employer. CSU provides equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Posting Details Posted Date: 11/03/2025 Close Date/Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Review Begins: 12/04/2025 Tentative Start Date: August 17, 2026 Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? • Public Job Posting • Internal Job Posting • Agency Referral • Advertisement/Publication • Personal Referral • CSU Website • Other Note: Open ended questions may be used to evaluate applicants. * If you selected Public Job Posting or Other please provide the source. * Do you require any accommodation for campus screening? Please contact CSU at (216) 687-3636 if you need accommodation. Yes No * Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation? Yes No
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