Director of Institute for the Constitutional Heritage and Sanders Chair in Law and Liberty in Classics and Letters (Professor)

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus • Norman, OK

46d • Onsite

About The Position

The Institute for the American Constitutional Heritage (IACH) and Department of Classics and Letters at the University of Oklahoma are seeking a dynamic leader and accomplished scholar for the endowed Sanders Chair in Law and Liberty, who will also serve as the Director of the IACH. The IACH, established in 2009, is a premier civic education program focused on teaching undergraduates, nurturing outstanding scholarship, and engaging the public through various programs. The successful candidate will have significant opportunities to shape the IACH's vision, advance its mission, and expand its impact. Areas of scholarly interest may include American law and constitutionalism (18th century to present), the historical and ideological background of the American founding, and the history of republicanism and democratic theory. Scholars from fields such as History, Political Science, Law, and Philosophy are encouraged to apply. The position involves a 1:1 teaching load while holding the Endowed Chair and Director roles. The successful candidate will be hired at the Full Professor rank in the Department of Classics and Letters, with a start date of August 2027 or January 2028.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Experience and accomplishment commensurate with full professor rank.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in building interdisciplinary academic programs.
• Experience in developing impactful public-facing events.
• Experience in fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Director of the Institute for the American Constitutional Heritage (IACH).
• Develop the IACH's vision, advance its mission, and increase its impact.
• Teach undergraduates.
• Nurture outstanding scholarship.
• Engage the public with a variety of enriching programs.
• Maintain a 1:1 teaching load while holding the Endowed Chair and Director position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive