Instructor / Senior Instructor

Arizona State University • Tempe, AZ

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership (SCETL) at Arizona State University is seeking to hire a full-time, in-person, Instructor or Senior Instructor for a scholarly track position in American constitutional thought. This is a fixed-term, academic year appointment with no tenure implications, starting in August 2027. The primary teaching responsibility will be the signature course “Great Debates in American Constitutionalism and Politics,” focusing on the American Founding and constitutional institutions. Opportunities exist to teach upper-division courses in American constitutionalism, history, or civic thought, with a preference for candidates who can teach on specific topics such as the American Founding, the First Amendment, the Second Amendment, Montesquieu, Religion and the American Civic Tradition, American Civil-Military Relations, the American Way of War, the Bible and Civic Thought, or the political thought of CS Lewis. SCETL aims to cultivate leaders by blending liberal arts and civic education, preparing thoughtful citizens and leaders for America’s constitutional republic. The School offers two undergraduate majors, a minor, undergraduate certificates, and two M.A. degrees, including a new M.A. in War & Strategy. It also hosts the Civic Discourse Project and two Centers focused on American Civics and Economic Liberty, as well as the Mercy Otis Warren Initiative for Women in Civic Life and Thought.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Political Science, History, or a related field, or a J.D., at the time of appointment
• Three to five years’ experience teaching college-level courses in American constitutional thought or American constitutional history
• Evidence of scholarly focus in research and/or teaching on American constitutional thought or American constitutional history
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, including Socratic, discussion-based teaching
• Demonstrated evidence of organizational and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated record of successful, university-level, teaching experience as instructor of record in relevant courses in American civic thought and American constitutional thought, with primary emphasis on the American Founding and the Constitution’s structural and institutional features (federalism and the separation of powers)
• Experience teaching additional desired courses in American constitutional thought or history or civic thought
• Experience designing courses, including formative and summative assessments, and classroom activities
• Experience teaching online, with demonstrated commitment to serving and understanding the particular needs of online students
• Experience using a learning management system (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas)
• Demonstrated success in fostering discussion among various viewpoints and fostering student participation in expressing various views
• Interest in connecting teaching to civic education, constitutionalism, civic virtue, and the preparation of future leaders in America’s constitutional republic
• Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach undergraduate courses (a typical course load is 4/4)
• Deliver instruction in-person and/or online
• Supervise teaching assistants and graders

Benefits

• full-time
• benefits-eligible
• academic year (nine month) appointment
• Subsequent academic year renewals are contingent upon performance, availability of resources, and the needs of the unit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree