The Department of Government at The University of Texas at Austin in association with the Thomas Jefferson Center for the Study of Core Texts and Ideas invites applications for an open rank position specializing in the history of political theory with a focus on American political thought. The position begins Fall of academic year 2026-27.
Candidates research should focus on fundamental texts and themes in American political thought such as the American Founding and constitutional principles; the meaning of rights equality and liberty; African-American thought; democratic statesmanship; civic virtue; and the challenges of sustaining democracy. The successful candidate will be expected to teach graduate and upper-division courses on these and related themes and to serve as a lead instructor in the introductory course Constitutional Principles: Core Texts for students in the program in Core Texts and Ideas. Duties will include undergraduate and graduate teaching research and service to the department center college and university. The teaching expectation is typically three courses per academic year.
To be considered for a tenure-track position applicants must have completed all the requirements for the Ph.D. by time of appointment or they must expect to obtain the Ph.D. within a year of joining the faculty as Instructor. Tenured applicants must hold a Ph.D.
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