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Faculty - Assistant Professor - Constitutional History

Position Number: 6513904
Location: Orem, UT
Position Type: Liberal Arts - History

Faculty - Assistant Professor - Constitutional History

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: FT Faculty
Job Number: FY2604749
Closing: 10/10/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: VP Academic Affairs

Position Announcement

The Center for Constitutional Studies at Utah Valley University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor of Constitutional History. Other desirable areas of expertise include constitutional law, military history, and economic history. The standard teaching load for tenure-track faculty at UVU is four courses per semester.

UVU, the state's largest public university, sits at the base of Mount Timpanogos in the Wasatch Range amid a spectacular landscape in Orem, Utah. Its main campus is just minutes from Provo Canyon and Sundance Ski Resort, and just a short drive from Salt Lake City.

The Center for Constitutional Studies is a nonpartisan academic institute that promotes the instruction, study, and research of constitutionalism, seeking to cultivate a broad understanding of the ideas and practices critical to the perpetuation of constitutional government, ordered liberty, and the rule of law. Since 2021, the Center has been home to Utah's Civic Thought and Leadership Initiative, a legislatively established program that directs the Center "to facilitate nonpartisan political discussion, provide civic education and research, [and] provide courses in, and related, to philosophy, history, economics, and political science."

This position will serve the Center's flourishing and expanding academic programs and research projects. Academic programs served by this position include a Master of Arts in Constitutional Government, Civics, and Law (MACGCL), which boasts a research track and a teaching track in partnership with the UVU School of Education. At the undergraduate level, the Center contributes to general education in America's founding principles, political institutions, constitutional history, and economic system through the American Heritage course as well as a minor in Constitutional Studies and robust summer study abroad programs at Oxford University.

Among the Center's research programs, the most relevant to this position is our long-standing collaboration with the Quill Project at Pembroke College, Oxford University. The Center's projects document and model the deliberations of state and federal constitutional conventions and legislative bodies. These are supported by public and private funding, including major NEH and NHPRC-NARA grants, and engage UVU undergraduates in meaningful collaboration with faculty. Current projects include the deliberations of the Continental Congress on the Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation, early state constitutions, state constitutions written in the shadow of the Civil War, and the drafting of the Reconstruction Amendments.

Preference will be given to candidates who can contribute substantially to these academic programs and projects, especially through additional summer teaching in the MACGCL program and scholarly contribution to the Quill Project. Candidates should submit their application materials through the UVU Jobs site. Required materials include a cover letter detailing their qualifications and potential contributions to the Center's programs, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and student evaluations from courses taught in the last three years or other evidence of potential for teaching excellence for those without a robust record of teaching.

The Committee will begin reviewing applications October 3, 2025. For guaranteed consideration, please apply before that date. Questions about the position should be directed to Matthew Brogdon via email at mbrogdon@uvu.edu.

Summary of Responsibilities

Teach courses related to the American founding, constitutional history, constitutional law, economic history, or military history, and other areas within the faculty member's expertise.
Develop and implement curriculum related to American constitutional thought and history, economic history, and military history.
Pursue research in the fields of history, economics, philosophy, or political science.
Participate in the intellectual life of the Center and the university through academic service and collaboration.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Ph.D. in history, constitutional studies, economics, political science, philosophy, or a related field, or a terminal degree in law.
Teaching experience and scholarly interests in American constitutional, economic, or political thought or history.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in history, constitutional studies, economics, philosophy, or politics.
Record of excellent teaching and published scholarship in the areas of American constitutional, political, economic, intellectual or military history.
Record of excellence developing curriculum and academic programs.
Record of excellence working on interdisciplinary endeavors across disciplines and colleges. Record of excellence teaching graduate-level courses.
Experience delivering civics professional development for K-12 teachers.

Documents Needed to Apply
Required:

Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Writing Sample
SRI/Student Rating of Instruction

Optional:

Letter of Recommendation

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Broad knowledge of the American founding, constitutional history, constitutional law, economic history, or military history.
Knowledge of and willingness to uphold professional and ethical teaching and research standards.
Excellent academic teaching, communication, and research skills.
Demonstrated skills in developing curriculum and overseeing academic programs.
Ability to teach university level courses and develop curriculum related to the American founding, constitutional history, constitutional law, economic history, or military history.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
Ability to navigate controversial questions and interact effectively with students and colleagues of diverse perspectives.

EEO Statement:

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To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/5049731/faculty-assistant-professor-constitutional-history

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