Affirmative Action No.:: 25Y141

First Consideration Date:: 05/02/2025

Department:: Center for Civics, Culture, and Workforce Development

Position FTE::

Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate: Negotiable

Job Purposes::

Required Qualifications::

• Ph.D. or terminal degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Education, or a related discipline.
• For Associate rank: At least 5 years of demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• For Full Professor rank: At least 8 years of demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Experience in curriculum design and academic program development.
• Proven leadership experience, preferably in an academic or civic organization setting.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to inspire and mentor students and faculty, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.
• Knowledge of best practices in civic education, public service, and community engagement.

Preferred Qualifications::

• Connections with civic organizations, government agencies, or industry leaders.

Essential Functions and percent of time::

• Design and implement a forward-thinking curriculum that promotes civic education, leadership, and engagement.
• Regularly assess and update courses to ensure alignment with evolving civic challenges and workforce needs.
• Collaborate with faculty, administrators, and external stakeholders to create interdisciplinary courses and programs that address real-world issues.
• Lead the development of new certificates, minors, and degree programs that emphasize civic leadership and public service.
• Develop material appropriate for engagement outside of higher education such as K-12 and members at WPAFB.

• Teach undergraduate courses in civic education, public policy, leadership, or related areas
• Foster a dynamic classroom environment that encourages critical thinking, civil discourse, and intellectual curiosity.
• Incorporate innovative teaching methods, including experiential learning, case studies, and simulations, to engage students effectively.
• Supervise and mentor students in their academic and professional development, including advising on research projects, internships, and career goals.

Working Conditions::

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Wright State University serves nearly 18,000 students and offers more than 230 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional degree programs through eight colleges and three schools. Located in the city of Fairborn in Greene County, Ohio, Wright State is conveniently situated adjacent to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and is less than 10 miles from downtown Dayton. One of our eight colleges, Wright State University–Lake Campus, is a university-operated regional campus on the shores of Grand Lake St. Marys in Celina, Ohio. The Wright State alumni community is more than 109,000 strong. For more information please visit www.wright.edu.

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