Faculty (full-time) of American History & Political Science
On-site · Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Full-time faculty position in American History and American Political Thought with open rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor). Teach in Cornerstone Core and the Honors Program, integrating Christian worldview with historical and political content. Develop and deliver courses, work with diverse student populations, and participate in curriculum design, scholarship, and service. Requires active commitment to Cornerstone’s Christian worldview and doctrinal statements; candidates should have a Ph.D. or be near completion, with demonstrated undergraduate teaching excellence and expertise in American history, political thought, or constitutional theory. Located in Grand Rapids, MI, with regular duties across in-person teaching, curricular development, and public engagement within a faith-based liberal arts context.
Required Qualifications
- Earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in American history, political science, political philosophy, American studies, or a closely related field. ABD candidates will be considered with a firm completion timeline.
- Demonstrated teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate level.
- Substantive expertise in one or more of the following areas: American history; American political thought and constitutional theory; the American Founding; the history of ideas in the Western tradition.
- Demonstrated commitment to the Christian Worldview integration of Christian faith and academic inquiry.
- Ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders – high school and college students, university faculty, administration, enrollment.
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