Visiting Scholar of Civic Thought

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society is conducting a nationwide search for up to three Visiting Scholars of Civic Thought for the 2026–2027 academic year (or part of the academic year). The successful candidate will be an excellent scholar in a discipline relevant to civic thought and leadership. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in the following subjects: natural law, civic leadership, and artificial intelligence and civics. The Visiting Scholar will teach, publish research, and make contributions to his or her academic discipline in a manner that serves the Center’s mission, and will be actively engaged in the Center’s and Ohio State’s intellectual life. The Chase Center may consider the Visiting Scholar for a permanent position. One of the Visiting Scholar positions is funded by a general gift and will be for a scholar whose work has implications for free speech or academic freedom. This Visiting Scholar will give a lecture on free speech (or a related concept), teach a course on free speech (or a related concept), research and publish on free speech (or a related concept), and help organize the Chase Center’s annual conference and symposium.
Chase Center faculty are public-spirited scholars committed to building an academic community in which civic life and the life of the mind flourish. As the heart of the Center’s academic community, faculty advance the Center’s mission by teaching and mentoring students, making meaningful contributions to their academic disciplines, modeling collegiality, and serving the University and the broader Ohio community. Faculty, as with all members of the Center, should be familiar with and embrace the Center’s mission as defined by ORC § 3335.39. Salary and benefits are competitive.

Requirements

• A Ph.D., J.D., or other terminal degree in a field related to the Center’s mission.
• Record of developing and effectively teaching courses that advance the Center’s mission.
• Record of high-quality 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 courses that advance the Center’s mission, including one or more of the Center’s civic literacy requirements.
• Demonstrate expertise and a scholarly reputation in a discipline relevant to civic thought and leadership.
• Publish high-quality scholarship in academic outlets in the faculty member’s discipline, as well as other academic and popular outlets.
• 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

• Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
• Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including: • 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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees