Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Conservative Political Thought

The University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks to hire a tenure-track or tenured faculty member with research and teaching interests in conservative political thought, classical economic theory, classical liberalism, or free markets. Candidates should have a record of excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service.

The tenure home will be within a department in the College of Letters and Sciences (e.g., Political Science, Economics, La Follette School of Public Affairs) at UW-Madison that is most appropriate to the candidate's work.

The successful candidate will advance the educational mission of the College of Letters & Science, that values, prioritizes, and actualizes evidence-based and student-centered teaching and (undergraduate student) mentoring. They will contribute to an environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community.

The successful candidate will demonstrate experience with fostering or the ability to foster an inclusive and student-centered teaching, learning, departmental, and research environment where all can thrive.

Research, write, and publish outstanding scholarship and teach courses in one or more of the following areas: conservative political thought, classical economic theory, classical liberalism, or free markets. Teach both undergraduate and graduate students, and engage in service to the university, college, department, and broader professional discipline. The successful candidate, as a member of the College of L&S, will proactively contribute to, support, and advance the college's commitment to excellence among all aspects of their teaching, mentoring, research, and service.

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Required
PhD

Applicants should demonstrate excellence and productivity in research and a commitment to teaching. Appointment at the tenured level requires evidence of excellence in scholarly research, teaching and service and requires review by the Social Sciences Tenure Committee at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

AUGUST 18, 2025

Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)

In the College of Letters & Science, we provide a liberal arts education that is both broad and deep through excellent, empathic teaching. We hire faculty who are interested in pursuing difficult questions, making new discoveries, and making an impact in their field. We reward excellent teaching and classroom innovation, and we are committed to shared governance. Learn more about the L&S mission on our webpage: https://ls.wisc.edu/about/mission.

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

Apply online at "Jobs at UW" (http://jobs.wisc.edu) under job number 315390. Applications must be received through UW- Madison's online application system. Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered. Click the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. Applicants should submit the following 3 items:
1. a letter of application,
2. curriculum vitae,
3. a teaching and mentoring statement

Candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three references; however, we will only check the references of those who become finalists for this position. For full consideration, all materials must be received no later than 11:59pm on June 17, 2025. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Please note that applicants will be evaluated based upon submitted application materials and therefore should speak to and include evidence of their qualifications. Application materials must clearly demonstrate the applicant's dedication to excellence in student-centered teaching and mentoring. Additionally, materials should showcase the applicant's ability to purposefully plan their teaching practices, evidenced through goals, action plans, reflection, and related documentation. This portion of the application materials must be created by the applicant and may include supporting letters. It cannot be only in the form of letters and testimony by others.

Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/

Anne Oyamada
oyamada@lafollette.wisc.edu
608-263-2409
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Professor(FA020) or Associate Professor(FA030) or Assistant Professor(FA040)

A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/LAFOLLET PUBL AF/LAF PA

Faculty

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