Assistant Professor

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Posted: 24-Jan-25

Type: Full-time

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Academic/Faculty
Other - Academic/Faculty

Internal Number: R121389

The Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society

The Ohio State Universitys motto, Disciplina in Civitatem , or education for citizenship, is not merely a slogan; its an exhortation to remain focused on the responsibility to develop an informed, engaged, and civic-minded citizenry. It is essential to fulfilling Ohio States land-grant mission.

In 2023, the State of Ohio established and funded the Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society at Ohio State ("the Chase Center"). The Center will grow over time under the leadership of its Executive Director who will define the Centers vision, appoint at least fifteen tenure-track scholars to realize that vision, and oversee the development of curriculum in accordance with the Centers statutory mission to conduct teaching and research in the historical ideas, traditions, and texts that have shaped the American constitutional order and society (ORC 3335.39 ).

The Chase Center is a multidisciplinary university center that will conduct teaching, research, and public programming concerning the core texts and great debates of Western civilization; the principles, ideals, and institutions of the American and Ohio political order; and the foundations of responsible leadership and informed citizenship. It is an independent academic unit of the University. The Center is a leader of the growing cadre of similar centers of civic thought and leadership in Ohio and throughout the country.

Position Overview

The Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society is conducting a nationwide search for its inaugural faculty. The Center seeks to fill several tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, to start in the 20252026 academic year. Successful candidates will be, or demonstrate the potential to be, extraordinary scholars with research and teaching in disciplines relevant to civic thought and leadership, including (but not limited to) economics, English, history, law, philosophy, political science, religious studies, and sociology. Chase faculty will publish research, teach, and make contributions to their academic discipline in a manner that serves the Centers mission, and will be actively engaged in the Centers and Ohio States intellectual life.

The Centers founding faculty will be public-spirited scholars who are committed to building an academic community in which civic life and the life of the mind flourish. As the heart of the Centers academic community, faculty will advance the Centers mission by making meaningful contributions to their academic disciplines, teaching and mentoring students, modeling collegiality, and serving the University and the broader Ohio community. Assistant Professors, as with all members of the Center, should be familiar with and embrace the Centers mission as defined by ORC 3335.39 .

Salary and benefits are competitive. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who require work authorization.

Performance Objectives

• Contribute and demonstrate a commitment to the Chase Centers statutory mission through research, teaching, and service.
• Establish expertise and a strong scholarly reputation in a discipline relevant to civic thought and leadership.
• Publish high-quality and impactful scholarship in prestigious academic outlets in the faculty members discipline, as well as other academic and popular outlets.
• Develop and effectively teach courses that advance the Centers mission.
• 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.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required

• Applicants must have completed, or be on track to complete before starting the position, a Ph.D., J.D., or other terminal degree in a field related to the Centers mission.

Desired

• Relevant prior professional experiencewith respect to research, teaching, and serviceis valued but not required for the position.

Required Application Materials

Once you start the application you will need to fill it out to completion and upload all required materials. Please be aware that you will not be able to edit your application or materials after submission.

All applicants must include a cover letter describing how the candidate meets the qualifications for the position, including his or her commitment to the Centers mission and an explanation of how the candidate is prepared to support that mission through research, teaching (including courses the candidate might teach), and contributions to the Centers institutional development. The letter should be addressed to:

Lee J. Strang

Executive Director, Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society

Professor of Law, Moritz College of Law

350-R Page Hall

1810 College Road

Columbus, OH 43210

In addition to the cover letter, applicants must submit the following:

• Curriculum vita (CV)

• Statement of research

• Writing sample (recent article, working paper, or dissertation chapter)

• The names and contact information of at least three individuals who can provide a letter of reference. (We will request letters of reference if/when candidates move to the interview stage.)

The application deadline is Sunday, February 9, at 11:59pm. We will review all applications submitted by the deadline. Please email the chair of the search committee, Professor Stephane Lavertu, at lavertu.1@osu.edu , if you have questions about the application process.

The Ohio State University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of Americas leading academic health centers. Over 67,700 students attend Ohio States main campus and regional campuses. In addition to its regional importance, Ohio State has a national and global impact. Many graduates remain in Ohio, but alumni are found across the world. The Ohio State University boasts 600,000 living alumni, and its endowment stands at over $7.0 billion.

The University has an astonishing intellectual range with 15 academic colleges and a wealth of disciplines. All colleges are on the Columbus campus, which opens the possibility of working across units. The institution has enormous ambition; through its strategic planning efforts, Ohio State aspires to be the absolute model of a 21st-century land-grant university, enabling people from ordinary backgrounds to achieve the extraordinary. Students are exposed to a vast array of ideas, experiences, and cultures at Ohio State. Our University community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.

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.

The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University.

Columbus, Ohio

Located in Ohios capital city, Ohio States Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. Columbus is one of the fastest-growing major metropolitan areas in the country, with a vibrant blend of arts and culture; a wide range of affordable housing; excellent schools; a strong economy; inspired culinary, fashion, music, and entertainment scenes; exciting collegiate and professional sports; and an open, entrepreneurial spirit. Its diverse population makes Columbus a microcosm of America.

Ohios state capital is the 14th most populous city in the U.S. and second in the Midwest behind Chicago, and larger than Charlotte, Seattle, Denver, Boston, Nashville, and Baltimore. The population of the greater Columbus metropolitan area is more than two million. At the same time, the cost of living in Columbus is 10 percent below the national average.

Intelligent Community Forum named Columbus one of the seven most intelligent communities in the world. The city has more PhDs than the national average and the largest concentration in the Midwest, plus there are 56 college and university campuses within the Columbus region. Columbus is within 550 miles of nearly half the nations population. John Glenn Columbus International Airport, 10 minutes from downtown, offers more than 150 daily nonstop departures to 35 airports. During the work week, the average Columbus commute is just 23.3 minutes and can be significantly less. Learn more about Columbus.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.

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