Wheatley Institute, Constitutional Government Initiative Director, Regular Faculty (AP) - Professional

Brigham Young University-posted 19 days ago

Full-time • Director

Provo, UT

1,001-5,000 employees

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The Director of the Wheatley Institute’s Constitutional Government Initiative will provide strategic, organizational, and thought leadership that will significantly elevate the quality and impact of the Wheatley Institute’s work to fortify the core institution of constitutional government in contemporary society. The Wheatley Institute at Brigham Young University plays a distinctive role in the university’s mission to “bring strength to others in the tasks of home and family life, social relationships, civic duty and service to mankind”. It represents a major investment in President C. Shane Reese’s emphasis on “Becoming BYU” because of its focus on mission-inspired scholarship that aligns with the Church's mission and that advance its purposes. Wheatley Institute Mission As disciples of Jesus Christ, we believe that agency, accountability, charity, morality, and spiritual strength are essential to human flourishing. As students of history and humanity, we believe such personal virtues can be transformed into civic virtue in the presence of trusted and trustworthy institutions of civil society and the rule of law. Accordingly, the Wheatley Institute at Brigham Young University engages students, scholars, thought leaders, and the public in research-supported work that fortifies the core institutions of the family, religion, and constitutional government.

exemplify personally and professionally the virtues, aims, and aspirations of Brigham Young University and the Wheatley Institute
report to the Director of the Wheatley Institute and serve as an active participant in the Institute’s managing directorate
Cultivate and refine strategies for the production and dissemination of research-supported work that helps to fortify the core institution of constitutional government in contemporary society
coordinate and amplify the work of Wheatley Faculty Fellows, Wheatley Affiliated Scholars and Wheatley Visiting Fellows whose work focuses on topics related to constitutional government
regularly convene experts within the field, both on campus and in collaboration with other organizations, in forums that support world-class scholarship and increase awareness of the challenges and opportunities facing constitutional government and the rule of law.
support and engage in influential public scholarship that advances the mission of the Wheatley Institute’s constitutional government initiative and Brigham Young University
steward an annual initiative budget with efficiency and transparency
produce annual horizon reports that assess risks and opportunities facing constitutional government to help guide the work of the Institute and its stakeholders
Amplify prophetic teachings about the inspired principles of the United States Constitution, especially as outlined in "Defending Our Divinely Inspired Constitution" by President Dallin H. Oaks (April 4, 2021)
Respond to prophetic direction and serve as a research-based resource to the leadership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
work with the Institute’s student scholars and student programs to help them understand, embrace, and champion the divinely inspired principles of the U.S. Constitution
contribute intentionally to an organizational culture of accountability, accomplishment, cooperation, professionalism, curiosity, amicability, enthusiasm, dignity, and refinement

Ph.D. or D.Phil. in American Studies, Economics, Government, History, Political Science, Public Administration, or Public Policy with a concentration on constitutional government; or 2.) Juris Doctorate (J.D.); or 3.) Masters Degree (e.g., LL.M, M.A., M.S., M.P.P. or M.P.A.) with a concentration on constitutional government and a track record of meaningful research and scholarship
Demonstrated professional presence in oral, written, and online communication
Excellent writing and editing skills
Strong organizational and project management skills
Proven capacity to prioritize and delegate

5+ years of professional experience with demonstration of increasing responsibility
Managerial experience, including responsibility for budgets
Facility with quantitative analysis
Portfolio of public scholarship (op-eds, white papers, etc.)
Media training and experience
Experience with event planning and hosting

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