Assistant professor / associate professor / professor

Tenure faculty (regardless of rank) - persons with the titles of professor, associate professor, assistant professor and instructor who serve on appointments totaling 50% or more service to the university and who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. Duties and responsibilities are assigned in accordance with the workload guidelines laid out in the pattern of administration of each faculty member’s tenure initiation unit (TIU) and, as appropriate, regional campus; obligations will include research, service and/or teaching or clinical practice. These faculty will have earned doctorate or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study or possession of equivalent experience.

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

The Ohio State University’s motto, Disciplina in Civitatem, or “education for citizenship,” is not merely a slogan; it is an exhortation to remain focused on the responsibility to develop an informed, engaged, and civic-minded citizenry. It is essential to fulfilling Ohio State’s 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" or “Center”). The Chase Center is a multidisciplinary university center that conducts 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 schools of civic thought in Ohio and throughout the country.

During its first year of operation, the Chase Center laid a strong foundation for long-term success securing its 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. This upcoming year, the Center’s founding faculty will offer the Center’s first classes and degrees, the Center is hosting a robust suite of public programming, the Chase Society of students is large and growing, the Center launched its support for K-12 schools and their students, and the Center saw significant financial support from Ohio and private supporters. The Center will grow toward maturity over the next four years

Position Overview

The Chase Center is conducting a nationwide search for faculty of all ranks and disciplines. The Center seeks to fill several tenured faculty positions at the rank of Associate and Full Professor, as well as tenure-track Assistant Professor positions, to start in the 2026–2027 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.

The Center is seeking extraordinary scholars of all disciplines, including especially candidates who will contribute to its three planned majors: Civics, Law & Leadership; Great Books; and Classical Education. Particular areas of interest include (but are not limited to): American constitutionalism/public law, natural law, English and Western literature, classical education, Ohio/Midwestern studies, political economy, civil leadership, and artificial intelligence and civics. The Center is also hiring established scholars of all disciplines who are leaders in their fields.

Successful candidates will have, or demonstrate the potential to have, an outstanding record of publishing research, teaching, and making contributions to their academic discipline in a manner that serves the Center’s mission and that is sufficient to obtain tenure in a top disciplinary department. Successful candidates will also have academic records that indicate they will be actively engaged in the Center’s and Ohio State’s intellectual life.

The Center’s faculty are 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 Center’s academic community, faculty will advance the Center’s mission by making meaningful contributions to their academic disciplines, teaching and mentoring students, 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.

Performance Objectives

• Contribute and demonstrate a commitment to the Chase Center’s statutory mission through research, teaching, and service.
• Continue to build, or establish, 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 member’s discipline, as well as other academic and popular outlets.
• Develop and effectively teach courses that advance the Center’s mission.
• Engage in service to the Chase Center, the University, and the broader community.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate poise, professionalism, civility, and good judgment.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required

• Hold, 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 Center’s mission.
• Record or demonstrated promise of publishing high-quality and impactful scholarship in prestigious academic outlets in the faculty member’s discipline, as well as other academic and popular outlets.
• Record or demonstrated promise of developing and effectively teaching courses that will advance the Center’s mission.

Desired

• Relevant prior professional experience developing programming consistent with the Center’s mission, including (but not limited to) developing curriculum, activities that promote research productivity, academic community building, and activities that engage students and other community members.

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

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application. 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.

Application materials must include the following:
 Cover letter describing how the candidate meets the qualifications for the position,
including his or her commitment to the Center’s 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 Center’s institutional
development. The letter should be addressed to:

• Appointments Committee
• Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society
• The Ohio State University
• 5042 Smith Lab
• Columbus, Ohio 43210

 Curriculum vitae (CV)
 Statement of research
 Writing sample (recent article, book chapter, 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 October 10th, at 11:59pm . We will review all applications submitted by the deadline. Please email the search committee at [email protected] 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 America’s leading academic health centers. Over 67,700 students attend Ohio State’s 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. 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 Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s 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.

Ohio’s state capital is the 15th most populous city in the U.S., 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.

Columbus is within 550 miles of nearly half the nation’s 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.

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