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The Institute of American Constitutional Thought & Leadership invites applications for multiple open rank faculty positions to start in
fall 2027.

The Institute is an interdisciplinary and public-spirited center at the University of Toledo dedicated to the foundational
principles, institutions, and texts of America's constitutional order and of greater Western Civilization. We are an honors-level "school
within a school" at UToledo, providing courses, degree programs, and public events that enhance the humanities offerings at the University
of Toledo and serve the broader northwest Ohio community.

The Institute's faculty are committed to building an academic community in
which civic life and the life of the mind flourish. These scholars and teachers are dedicated to examining timeless questions while
addressing timely problems in American civic life. As the heart of our academic community, they advance the Institute's mission by making
meaningful contributions to their academic disciplines, teaching and mentoring students, modeling collegiality, sustaining robust scholarly
activity, and serving the university and the broader Ohio community. Faculty will teach up to five courses per academic year. The
appointments and tenure for all the Institute's faculty are held within the Institute.

The Institute offers a minor in Constitutional
Studies; a minor in Science, Technology, and Society (STS); and will soon launch a Constitutional Studies Major.

Faculty in the Institute
ordinarily teach multiple sections of CLT 2000: The American Constitutional Tradition as part of their regular teaching loads. This course
serves as an entry to the Institute's academic programs; it also satisfies a civic education requirement for every undergraduate in Ohio
institutions of higher education.

Ideal candidates will be prepared to teach multiple sections of this course, which introduces
students to key readings in American political thought, American constitutionalism, early modern political philosophy, and great speeches by
American statesmen.

Candidates should be familiar with and embrace the Institute's mission as defined by ORC Sec. 3364.07 (B), (C), which
is to educate university students in (A) the core texts and great debates of Western civilization; (B) the principles, ideals, and
institutions of the American and Ohio political order; and (C) the foundations of responsible leadership and informed citizenship.

This is a full-time position. Salaries are highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants
should explain how their scholarship and teaching experience reflect and support the Institute's mission.

The candidate should also
indicate interest in interdisciplinary teaching, research, and collaboration.

The Institute's faculty must be self-motivated,
well-organized, and committed to the extraordinary work of building up a new institution. The successful candidate will need to interact
comfortably and confidently with a broad internal and external constituency, representing the University and the Institute with
professionalism.

Application Instructions:

A complete application must include:

1. A current
   curriculum vitae
2. A letter of application that describes the candidates teaching philosophy, research plan, and understanding of the
   Institute's mission
3. Evidence of teaching excellence
4. A sample of scholarly writing from within the last three
   years
5. Names and contact information for three references are required. Recommendations will be requested for selected
   candidates.
   The letter of application should describe the candidate's interest in the Institute's mission and the candidate's
   understanding of civic education. The letter should also explain how the candidate is prepared to support that mission through teaching,
   research, and service (such as extracurricular programs, student recruitment, etc.).
   All application documents should be uploaded at
   utoledo.edu/jobs.
   Review of applications will begin immediately, and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the positions
   are filled. The deadline for priority consideration is November 13, 2026.
   The position start date is August 2027.
   Please address any
   inquiries to Stefanie Bias at Stefanie. Bias@utoledo.edu.
   
   Letters of application
   should be addressed to:
   Jonathan Culp, Ph. D.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requirements:

1. A Ph. D. or equivalent
terminal degree is required, conferred by August 1, 2027.

1. A commitment to and demonstrated understanding of the Institute's
   mission.
2. A robust research agenda.
3. Evidence of excellence in teaching.
4. Demonstrated ability to teach a course on the
   American constitutional tradition and key texts of the Western political tradition that have influenced America's political
   development.
5. Experience engaging with a variety of academic, administrative, and public audiences.
   Applications are welcome from
   disciplines related to the Institute's mission. Such disciplines may include history, political science, philosophy, and legal
   studies.
   
   Preferred Qualifications:
   
   The ideal candidate will have expertise in at least one of the
   following areas:
   1. American political thought, especially the American Founding.
6. American history
7. The
   development of American institutions
8. American constitutionalism Candidates with a secondary area of expertise in one of these areas
   are also welcome to apply.