Visiting Assistant Professor Civic Foundations and Leadership

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Please provide the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available)
• Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required upon acceptance of verbal offer).
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SUMMARY:

The College of Humanities Social Sciences and Arts at East Texas A&M University invites applications for a temporary non-tenure-track Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning Fall 2026. The appointment is for one academic year and may be renewed for an additional year based on program needs and performance.

This position will support the launch and growth of the universitys emerging Civic Foundations and Leadership initiative and contribute to the Human Experience Core curriculum. The university seeks a teacher-scholar committed to excellent undergraduate instruction meaningful student engagement and collaborative program development within a dynamic and mission-driven academic environment.

The university anticipates conducting a national search for a tenure-track position connected to Civic Foundations and Leadership during the following academic year. Candidates appointed to this visiting position will be eligible to apply.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Visiting Assistant Professor will:

• Teach three courses per semester (33 load) in Civic Foundations Human Experience and related coursework
• Teach discussion-centered undergraduate courses enrolling approximately 3550 students per section
• Assist with programmatic initiatives connected to civic foundations civil discourse leadership and student engagement
• Contribute to curriculum development and assessment efforts
• Participate in public events outreach activities and co-curricular programming
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students
• Maintain regular office hours and participate in departmental and program meetings

Programmatic responsibilities may include support for lectures student programming community engagement initiatives and collaboration across academic disciplines related to civic foundations and leadership.

Ph.D. completed by August 2026 in Political Science History Philosophy Government Humanities Classics Leadership Studies or a closely related field

Demonstrated potential for effective undergraduate teaching

Interest in civic foundations civil discourse political ideas leadership or the liberal arts tradition

Experience teaching discussion-based or cross-disciplinary undergraduate courses

Ability to engage students in constructive dialogue across differing perspectives

Interest in civic education constitutionalism political thought ethics rhetoric or historical inquiry

Experience with student programming public humanities or civic engagement initiatives

Applicants should submit:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available)
• Contact information for three professional references

About the Program:

The Civic Foundations and Leadership initiative at East Texas A&M University seeks to cultivate informed thoughtful and engaged citizens through rigorous engagement with foundational ideas historical experience leadership and civil discourse. The program emphasizes close reading broad inquiry and constructive dialogue concerning enduring questions of political and civic life.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.