​Visiting Scholar in Conservative Thought and Policy

Employer
CU Boulder
Location details
Boulder, Colorado
Salary
between $185,000 and $225,000 annually
Posted
Closes
Position type
Other
Organization type
4-year college or university
Languages
English
Employment category
Full-time
Location
Colorado

Application Link:​

https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Visiting-Scholar-in-Conservative-Thought-and-Policy/56999

 

Visiting Scholar in Conservative Thought and Policy

 

Department: 10850 - Benson CenterRequisition Number: 56999Location: Boulder, ColoradoEmployment Group: FacultySchedule: Full-TimePosting Date: 07/01/2024

Posting Close Date: 12/01/2024

 

Job Summary

​​The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for the position of Visiting Scholar in Conservative Thought and Policy (VSCTP). We seek a highly visible individual who is eminent in their field and deeply engaged with the intellectual tradition or practice of conservative thought and policymaking, or both. The term of the appointment is variable, with a minimum of two up to a maximum of four semesters. The position begins August 2025.​ 

 

Who We Are

​​The mission of the Benson Center is to explore the culture, languages and ideas of the Western tradition, ranging from antiquity to modernity society. The Center is especially concerned with the values that emerge from that tradition, and their ongoing role in the institutions of the United States. Integral to this mission is the Center’s commitment to fostering research, debate and dialogue on the fundamental issues of our time – moral, political and economic. Our aim is to promote a lively and balanced conversation that respects both conservative and liberal ideals, thus fostering the full diversity of political, economic and philosophical perspectives on the CU Boulder campus. ​ 

 

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

​​The Visiting Scholar will continue an open and vigorous dialogue on campus featuring the principles of conservatism in historical and contemporary contexts. Specific duties include teaching undergraduate courses, delivering public lectures, and organizing visiting speakers and events.​ 

 

What You Should Know

  • ​​The successful candidate will receive a senior professorial appointment, without tenure, in the College of Arts and Sciences. 
  • ​Faculty with previous University teaching experience will be hired as Visiting (rank) Professor.​ Those without previous experience as a faculty member will be hired as a Visiting Scholar.

 

What We Can Offer

  • ​​The hiring salary for this 100% position is between $185,000 and $225,000, commensurate with experience. 
  • A signing bonus may be available per departmental guidelines.
  • ​The compensation package is competitive, including relocation subsidy, dedicated budget, and administrative assistance.  
  • ​Benefits are available including medical, dental, and life insurance, as well as tax deferred annuity (optional savings plans – 403B, 457, 401k). An Eco Pass (for the bus system) will also be provided. 

 

Be groundbreaking. Be creative. Be Boulder.

 

What We Require

​​Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment.​ 

 

What You Will Need

  • This is a senior position intended for professionals who are advanced in their careers. 
  • ​Candidates are expected to be highly visible scholars who are deeply engaged in either the analytical scholarship or practice of conservative thinking and policymaking or both.​ 

 

Special Application Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter​​

During the application process you will need to enter contact information for three references who will be contacted to provide letters of recommendation as the search progresses. 

​Full consideration will be given to applications received by October 2, 2024. Position will remain open until filled.

​Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.​ 


Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human ResourcesPosting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
 

The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

 

Application Link:​

https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Visiting-Scholar-in-Conservative-Thought-and-Policy/56999

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