Visiting Assistant Professor - Constitutional Research

The Visiting Assistant Professor - Constitutional Research (VAPCR) is a full-time, two-year position. Preferred start date of August 1, 2026. The Civic Thought and Leadership Initiative (CTLI) is funded by the Utah legislature and located in UVU's Center for Constitutional Studies. The purpose of CTLI is to develop the next generation of citizens and civic leaders by cultivating the knowledge, skills, dispositions, and virtues necessary for a just, free, and flourishing constitutional republic. We do this through mentoring UVU students, supporting K-12 teachers, conducting research, and fostering civil public discourse. The VAPCR will further these efforts by teaching one undergraduate course per semester (likely

POLS 1000

American Heritage), developing and implementing research opportunities for UVU student researchers, conducting state constitutional research and producing original state constitutional scholarship using the Quill Project platform. Teaching undergraduate courses in American history, government, or other civic or constitutional topics Developing, implementing, and supervising research opportunities for UVU student researchers Conducting state constitutional research activities using the Quill Project platform. Producing original state constitutional scholarship using the Quill Project platform and preparing findings for presentation and publication. An

M.A./M.S.

degree from an accredited institution in government, history, or literature. Extensive experience with the Quill Project platform.

Preferred Qualifications:

Completion, or active pursuit, of a Ph.D. degree in American government, American history, or a related field. Graduate research in constitutional history. 5+ years of experience as a Quill Project editor. 3+ years of experience supervising undergraduate research assistants. Knowledge Knowledge of American government and history. Knowledge of state constitutional history and state constitutional conventions. Knowledge of the Quill Project platform Knowledge of and experience in analytical/research methods and good research practices. Skills Exceptional research skills. Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills. Abilities Ability to engage individually and collaboratively with varied participants and stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, teachers, and government officials. Ability to handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously to meet assigned deadlines. Ability to teach undergraduate courses.