Welcome to the Institute for Governance and Civics Faculty & Staff Hiring page. Here, you will find all current job opportunities available within the IGC, along with detailed descriptions of each position. These listings represent an exciting chance to join a team dedicated to enhancing civic understanding and engagement through rigorous academic scholarship.
HIRING: 1-2 Tenure-Track Positions in Political Philosophy
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Start Date: August 7, 2025
Job Description:
The Department of Philosophy at Florida State University, in collaboration with The Florida Institute for Governance and Civics (IGC), invites applications for one or two positions in the Philosophy Department, at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank, with an area of specialization in the history of modern political philosophy or the philosophy of law/constitutionalism. These are full-time, 9-month, tenured or tenure-track positions with an anticipated start date of August 7, 2025. Salary is competitive.
We seek scholars who have interests in the philosophical foundations of the U.S. republic and a demonstrated commitment to the mission of enhancing civic understanding and awareness. Any successful candidate will be expected to teach a course on the philosophical foundations of American constitutionalism and to engage in IGC programming.
Candidates who possess experience with public-facing civics initiatives are desired.
The normal teaching load is four courses per year (2-2) on a semester system. Duties include research, teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and service. The Department of Philosophy is an active research department with a strong graduate program, and a successful candidate will be expected to contribute to research and scholarship through high quality publications in top-tier venues.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Ph.D. in Philosophy or equivalent terminal degree at the time of appointment;
- Interest in connecting scholarship and teaching to civic education, constitutionalism, and civic virtue;
- A clear record of research activity equivalent to that of an associate professor (if seeking that rank) or full professor (if seeking that rank) at an R1 research university;
- An established record of successful teaching at the university level, commensurate with the rank being sought, and a demonstrated ability to teach and participate in our strong philosophy undergraduate, M.A., and Ph.D. programs.
Inquiries about this search should be directed to Philosophy@admin.fsu.edu or IGC Director Ryan Owens at ryan.owens@fsu.edu.
For more information regarding the Institute for Governance and Civics, please visit https://igc.fsu.edu/.
For more information regarding the Department of Philosophy, please visit the department website at https://philosophy.fsu.edu/.
FSU is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer. FSU’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.
How to Apply:
Please apply at https://jobs.fsu.edu. Click “Search Jobs” under “Current Career Opportunities,” enter Job ID# 58787 into the “Search Jobs” box, and follow the instructions provided. Applications at the Associate or Full Professor level initially need only include a cover letter and CV. Applications at the Assistant Professor level should include a cover letter, CV, writing sample, statements of teaching and research, and three letters of recommendation.
How to Request Letters of Recommendation:
For applicants at the Assistant Professor level, three confidential professional letters of recommendation are required with the application. Follow the steps below to request these letters through our system:
1) After submitting your application, click the “Careers” link;
2) Click the “My References” link;
3) Click the “Send/View Reference Request” button next to the appropriate position; and
4) Follow the steps on that page to send your references a system-generated email requesting they submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf.
You may also return to the “My References” link and click on “Send/View Reference Request” to see if your references have responded, add additional references, or resend requests.
Application Deadline:
Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
About the Institute for Governance and Civics
The Institute for Governance and Civics was created, in part, to provide students with access to an interdisciplinary hub that will develop academically rigorous scholarship and coursework on the origins of the American system of government, its foundational documents, its subsequent political traditions and evolutions, and its impact on comparative political systems.
The IGC works with departments, schools, and colleges on the FSU campus to hire faculty, to fund research, and to create relevant programming. The IGC funds faculty lines. Tenured and tenure-track faculty are subject to the rules and requirements of their tenure-home departments.
About the Philosophy Department
The Philosophy Department has a strong faculty working in a variety of areas, including logic, ancient and modern philosophy, ethics, social and political philosophy, action theory, metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of mind, philosophy of religion, and philosophy of science. In addition to its Colloquium Series, the department regularly hosts Werkmeister Conferences and Workshops, as well as an annual Free Will Conference and a Minorities and Philosophy Conference. The department publishes Social Theory and Practice, a leading journal in social and political philosophy.
About the College of Arts and Sciences
The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest and most academically diverse at FSU, encompassing 200-plus major programs of study and approximately 11,000 students. Arts and Sciences faculty and graduate teaching assistants deliver nearly 50 percent of all undergraduate credit hours at FSU annually, both through major coursework and fulfillment of general education requirements. By graduation, nearly every undergrad will have taken at least one course in the college.
Across departments and majors, the college’s average student to faculty ratio is a fantastic 22:1, which means students get individualized attention within a large, public-institution environment. College faculty also bring in nearly $65 million in research funding annually.
Among the 100,000 Arts and Sciences alumni are nationally known meteorologists, Pulitzer Prize winners, heads of state and governmental leaders, university presidents, educators, pioneering scientists, business owners and more.
HIRING: 1 Open Rank Search in History
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Start Date: August, 2025
Job Description:
The Department of History at Florida State University, in collaboration with the Florida Institute for Governance and Civics, invites applications for a position in the History department, at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank in the history of early America (before 1820). This is a full-time, 9-month, tenured or tenure-track position with an anticipated start date of August 2025. The area of specialization is open.
The successful candidate will be expected to work with the department’s undergraduate and graduate students, supervise PhD candidates, and teach two courses per semester. A commitment to the mission of enhancing civic and historical awareness as well as a readiness to contribute to the intellectual life and programmatic development of the IGC is expected.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Doctoral degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization is required
Contact Info:
Any questions about the position should be directed to Andrew Frank at afrank@fsu.edu.
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
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How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. Search for job #58801. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service. Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.
Applications must include a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Please note that semifinalists will be required to arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation and to submit a writing sample, (e.g. chapter, article, etc.). Only completed applications will be considered. Semifinalists will be interviewed via Zoom. Finalists will be invited to campus to present their research.
Considerations:
This is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
The application deadline is November 17, 2024. The appointment will begin in August 2025.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.
FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.
About the Institute for Governance and Civics
The Institute for Governance and Civics was created, in part, to provide students with access to an interdisciplinary hub that will develop academically rigorous scholarship and coursework on the origins of the American system of government, its foundational documents, its subsequent political traditions and evolutions, and its impact on comparative political systems.
The IGC works with departments, schools, and colleges on the FSU campus to hire faculty, to fund research, and to create relevant programming. The IGC funds faculty lines. Tenured and tenure-track faculty are subject to the rules and requirements of their tenure-home departments.
About the College of Arts and Sciences
The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest and most academically diverse at FSU, encompassing 200-plus major programs of study and approximately 11,000 students. Arts and Sciences faculty and graduate teaching assistants deliver nearly 50 percent of all undergraduate credit hours at FSU annually, both through major coursework and fulfillment of general education requirements. By graduation, nearly every undergrad will have taken at least one course in the college.
Across departments and majors, the college’s average student to faculty ratio is a fantastic 22:1, which means students get individualized attention within a large, public-institution environment. College faculty also bring in nearly $65 million in research funding annually.
Among the 100,000 Arts and Sciences alumni are nationally known meteorologists, Pulitzer Prize winners, heads of state and governmental leaders, university presidents, educators, pioneering scientists, business owners and more.
For more information regarding the Department of History, please visit the department website at https://history.fsu.edu/.
HIRING: 1 Open Rank Search in Data Analyst
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Start Date: ASAP
Job Description:
- Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree upon taking the position. Expertise is required in the specific area of polling and data analysis. Responsibilities may include designing and carrying out experiments, creating surveys and conducting polling, collecting and aggregating data from various sources, estimating regression models and other empirical analyses, presenting findings at public meetings and conferences, advising the Director on research questions and methods, and assisting various PIs affiliated with the IGC in their grant and paper writing. Candidates who also can conduct cost-benefit analyses are desired but not required.
- The position will research matters relating to civics, public policy, education, politics, and related matters.
- We are open to candidates from various mathematical and social science backgrounds, such as statistics, political science, public policy, economics, and related fields.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Academic doctorate or highest-level terminal degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate field of specialization or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience and otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties.
Inquiries about this search should be directed to IGC Director Ryan Owens at ryan.owens@fsu.edu.
For more information regarding the Institute for Governance and Civics, please visit https://igc.fsu.edu/
FSU is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer. FSU’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.
How to Request Letters of Recommendation:
For applicants at the Assistant Professor level, three confidential professional letters of recommendation are required with the application. Follow the steps below to request these letters through our system:
1) After submitting your application, click the “Careers” link;
2) Click the “My References” link;
3) Click the “Send/View Reference Request” button next to the appropriate position; and
4) Follow the steps on that page to send your references a system-generated email requesting they submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf.
You may also return to the “My References” link and click on “Send/View Reference Request” to see if your references have responded, add additional references, or resend requests.
How to Apply:
Please apply at https://jobs.fsu.edu. Click “Search Jobs” under “Current Career Opportunities,” enter Job ID# 59012 into the “Search Jobs” box, and follow the instructions provided. The deadline to apply is December 6, 2024.
About the Institute for Governance and Civics
The Institute for Governance and Civics was created, in part, to provide students with access to an interdisciplinary hub that will develop academically rigorous scholarship and coursework on the origins of the American system of government, its foundational documents, its subsequent political traditions and evolutions, and its impact on comparative political systems.
Inquiries about this search should be directed to IGC Director Ryan Owens at ryan.owens@fsu.edu.
HIRING: 1 Open Rank Search in K-12 Education Research
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Start Date: ASAP
Job Description:
- The Institute for Governance and Civics at Florida State University seeks candidates for a Research Faculty position in the area of K-12 education research to be the head of the IGC’s Education Research branch. Candidates must have substantive expertise in K-12 education and methodological skills to examine topics quantitatively.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for interacting with administrators, policymakers, school board officials, teachers, and other education stakeholders. The successful candidate will plan public meetings and conferences, and present research at those and other conferences.
- Responsibilities also will include collecting and aggregating data from various sources, estimating regression models and other empirical analyses, and designing and carrying out experiments.
- The position also involves advising the Director on research questions and methods, and assisting various PIs affiliated with the IGC in their grant and paper writing.
- We are open to candidates from various mathematical and social science backgrounds, such as statistics, political science, public policy, economics, and related fields.
- The successful candidate will be expected to show a commitment to the mission of enhancing civic awareness as well as a readiness to contribute to the intellectual life and programmatic development of the IGC.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Academic doctorate or highest-level terminal degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate field of specialization or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience and otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties.
Inquiries about this search should be directed to IGC Director Ryan Owens at ryan.owens@fsu.edu.
For more information regarding the Institute for Governance and Civics, please visit https://igc.fsu.edu/
FSU is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer. FSU’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.
How to Request Letters of Recommendation:
For applicants at the Assistant Professor level, three confidential professional letters of recommendation are required with the application. Follow the steps below to request these letters through our system:
1) After submitting your application, click the “Careers” link;
2) Click the “My References” link;
3) Click the “Send/View Reference Request” button next to the appropriate position; and
4) Follow the steps on that page to send your references a system-generated email requesting they submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf.
You may also return to the “My References” link and click on “Send/View Reference Request” to see if your references have responded, add additional references, or resend requests.
How to Apply:
Please apply at https://jobs.fsu.edu. Click “Search Jobs” under “Current Career Opportunities,” enter Job ID# 59011 into the “Search Jobs” box, and follow the instructions provided. The deadline to apply is November 20, 2024.
About the Institute for Governance and Civics
The Institute for Governance and Civics was created, in part, to provide students with access to an interdisciplinary hub that will develop academically rigorous scholarship and coursework on the origins of the American system of government, its foundational documents, its subsequent political traditions and evolutions, and its impact on comparative political systems.
Inquiries about this search should be directed to IGC Director Ryan Owens at ryan.owens@fsu.edu.