Lecturer of Civic Thought Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society at The Ohio State University is seeking a one-year Lecturer of Civic Thought for the 2026–2027 academic year. This position is for a scholar in a discipline relevant to civic thought who will teach courses advancing the Center's mission, particularly its foundational courses in American civics. The Lecturer will also be actively engaged in the intellectual life of the Center and the University. The Chase Center is dedicated to teaching, research, and public programming concerning Western civilization's core texts and debates, the principles of the American and Ohio political order, and the foundations of responsible leadership and informed citizenship. Faculty at the Chase Center are public-spirited scholars committed to fostering an academic community where civic life and intellectual pursuits thrive. They contribute by teaching and mentoring students, advancing their academic disciplines through scholarship, modeling collegiality, and serving the University and the broader Ohio community. All members are expected to be familiar with and embrace the Center's mission as defined by ORC § 3335.39.

Requirements

• A Ph.D., J.D., or other terminal degree in a field related to the Center’s mission.
• Record or promise of developing and effectively teaching courses that advance the Center’s mission.
• Record or promise of scholarship and educational programming that advance the Center’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Contribute and demonstrate a commitment to the Chase Center’s statutory mission through teaching, research, and service.
• Effectively teach in in-person and/or online modalities courses that advance the Center’s mission, including one or more of the Center’s civic literacy requirements.
• Demonstrate expertise in a discipline relevant to civic thought and leadership.
• Engage in service to the Chase Center, the University, and the broader community.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate poise, professionalism, and good judgment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.
• Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees