Visiting Lecturer/Assistant/Associate/Professor- American History; Revised
Listed on 2026-01-16
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Visiting Lecturer/Assistant/Associate/Professor
- American History (Revised)
Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Faculty Rank or Job TitleVisiting Lecturer/Assistant/Associate/Professor
- American History (Revised)
Faculty/Instructional
DepartmentCenter for Civics, Culture, and Workforce Development
EEO number26Y089
Position FTE100%
Minimum Annual or Hourly RateNegotiable
Salary BandFA NA
Job Summary /Basic FunctionThe Center for Civics, Culture, and Workforce Development is seeking a specialist in the history of America’s founding to assist in developing and administering the Civic Foundations initiative. The term of the position is approximately three years. The position is open to applicants at all academic ranks (Lecturer, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor). The desired start date is January 2026; however, candidates who can start in summer 2026 will also be considered.
Wright State University’s Center for Civics, Culture, and Workforce Development is launching a transformative initiative—Civic Foundations:
Equipping K–12 for America’s Next 250 Years—to strengthen civics instruction and engagement across a 16‑county region of Southwest Ohio. The initiative is supported by the U.S. Department of Education’s American History and Civics Education National Activities grant. The Civic Foundations project will deliver in‑person civics seminars for K–12 educators, produce civic‑education resources, and host immersive summer camps for students. The program’s mission is to elevate teacher knowledge, instructional quality, and student civic participation—answering the urgent call to rebuild civic understanding and strengthen democratic engagement as America approaches its 250th anniversary.
The Center for Civics, Culture, and Workforce Development at Wright State University is dedicated to advancing civic literacy, democratic participation, and workforce readiness through innovative education, professional development, and community engagement. As Ohio’s only civic center founded voluntarily by a university, the Center serves as a regional hub for evidence‑based civics instruction, credentialing, and leadership development.
- Lecturer minimum requirements: master’s degree in history, Political Science, or a closely related field.
- Assistant, Associate, and Professor minimum requirements:
Ph.D. or terminal degree in History, Political Science, or a closely related field. - Ability to teach foundational civic principles, U.S. founding documents, and constitutional themes.
- Able to work effectively with K‑12 teachers, school administrators, and university staff across a multi‑county region.
- Capacity to facilitate large‑scale, in‑person workshops and summer camps.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and willingness to implement feedback mechanisms.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
50% Seminar Delivery, Civic Instruction, Curriculum Development, & Resource Creation
- Develop and deliver bi‑weekly professional development seminars for K‑12 educators focused on American history, civics, and government.
- Facilitate interactive sessions including keynote presentations, small‑group discussions, and civil discourse activities.
- Collaborate with legal experts and practitioners to present layered instructional content.
- Design standards‑aligned civics curriculum modules and instructional materials for…
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