Tocqueville Center Assistant/Associate Director and Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Classical Liberal Thought

Furman University • Lexington, MA

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About The Position

The Tocqueville Center at Furman University invites applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Director, with a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Classical Liberal Thought, beginning August 1, 2026. We seek candidates with expertise in the history of liberal thought, particularly focusing on eighteenth- and nineteenth-century European and American Enlightenment thinkers. The successful candidate will teach four courses per academic year, including both introductory and upper-level offerings, and will carry out administrative responsibilities at the Tocqueville Center. These duties include student programming and mentorship, event coordination, and media outreach. Furman University is a selective private liberal arts and sciences college. Furman professors are exceptional teacher-scholars who mentor undergraduate students within a campus community that values and encourages diverse ideas and perspectives.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Political Thought, Political Science, Philosophy, History, Religion or a related field required by August 1, 2026.
• Demonstrated expertise in the history of liberal thought, particularly eighteenth- and nineteenth-century European and American Enlightenment thinkers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in inclusive teaching and mentoring.
• Relevant professional development and service contributions.
• Teaching evaluations and sample syllabi (if available).
• At least one writing sample (preferably single-authored).

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses per academic year, including introductory and upper-level offerings.
• Carry out administrative responsibilities at the Tocqueville Center.
• Engage in student programming and mentorship.
• Coordinate events and manage media outreach.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for domestic partners of employees.
• Support for faculty/staff that identify as LGBTQIA+ and/or Black/African-American.

What This Job Offers

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