The School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership (SCETL) at Arizona State University invites applications for one or two positions, at the assistant, associate, or full professor rank, in any of our four scholarly tracks political thought, American constitutional or political thought, economic thought, or statecraft with an anticipated start date in August 2025.

About The School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership

U.S. News and World Report has repeatedly ranked Arizona State University (ASU) as the most innovative university in the country ahead of Stanford and the Massachusetts Institute for Technology. Contributing to that no. 1 ranking is the School of Civic & Economic Thought and Leadership, which aims to create a new kind of leader by blending tradition and innovation, and blending liberal arts and civic education.  SCETL plays a leading role in the intellectual and civic life of ASU and the various communities that it serves. Because the academic mission of the School is to renew the nexus of classical liberal arts education and American civic education in a leading public university, the School’s courses aim to prepare thoughtful citizens and civic leaders for America’s constitutional republic, in civil society or public affairs, regarding domestic and international realities.

The School of Civic & Economic Thought and Leadership (SCETL), entering its eighth year, is a growing academic and civic enterprise with an undergraduate major and minor, an undergraduate PPE certificate, an M.A. degree in Classical Liberal Education and Leadership, an ambitious speakers program – the Civic Discourse Project – and two Centers for research and public outreach. The Center for American Civics focuses on civic education, especially American political and constitutional thought, for a broad public and for higher education and particularly for K-12 schools.  The Center for the Study of Economic Liberty pursues national and international research on economic thought, debates about markets, and policies affecting economic liberty. See https://scetl.asu.edu/ for more information about the School.

About The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of Arizona State University, committed to improving communities on a local, national and global scale. We support the professional development and growth of our faculty and staff in their cutting-edge research to advance these aims. Within The College, our faculty engage with a large, multicultural, and curious student body, guiding them as they grow into socially aware, critical thinkers and writers able to succeed in a wide range of careers and to address the challenges of the twenty-first century. Advancing the success of our students remains our top priority. To learn more about The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, please visit https://thecollege.asu.edu.

About Arizona State University

ASU exemplifies a new prototype for the American public research university. As articulated in the ASU Charter, ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves. 

Application Instructions

The application deadline is October 24, 2024.  Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. To apply, submit application materials to http://apply.interfolio.com/153744.

Candidates will be asked to create or use an existing Interfolio Dossier to submit the following application materials:

1. Cover letter outlining research, teaching, and interest in SCETL’s mission
2. Curriculum Vitae 
3. Up to three representative publications
4. The names and contact information (email address and phone number) of three (3) professional references 

Required Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Political Science, Philosophy, History, Economics, or a related field at the time of appointment 
• Experience in research and publishing program in political thought, American constitutional or political thought, economic thought, or statecraft, commensurate to the rank being sought. Applicants must also possess a record of research activity equivalent to the rank being sought at an R1 research university.  
• Demonstrated record of successful teaching experience at the university level

Desired Qualifications

• Interest in connecting scholarship and teaching to civic education, constitutionalism, civic virtue, and the preparation of future leaders in America’s constitutional republic
• Experience with public-facing civics initiatives, especially K-12 civics
• Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter

About School of Civic & Economic Thought and Leadership

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. ASU’s full non-discrimination statement (ACD 401) is located on the ASU website at https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/

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