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U.S. Constitutional Studies: Law, History, and Government (Assistant Professor)
The School of Civic Leadership at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) invites applications for full-time tenure-track positions at the assistant professor level with expertise in U.S. Constitutional Studies (Law, History, and Government).
U.S. Constitutional Studies: Law, History, and Government (Tenured Associate or Full Professor)
The School of Civic Leadership at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) invites applications for full-time tenured faculty positions at the associate or full professor level with expertise in U.S. Constitutional Studies (Law, History, and Government). Outstanding senior candidates will be considered for endowed professorships and chairs.
History of Philosophy, Political Thought, Intellectual History, & Humanities (Assistant Professor)
The School of Civic Leadership at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) invites applications for full-time tenure-track faculty positions at the assistant professor level in the areas of history of philosophy, history of political thought, intellectual history, and humanities.
American History (Open Rank)
The School of Civic Leadership at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) invites applications for full-time tenure-track and tenured faculty positions (open rank) in American History, with a special interest in the diplomatic, military, legal, constitutional, and religious history of America. Outstanding senior candidates will be considered for endowed professorships and chairs.
History of Philosophy, Political Thought, Intellectual History, & Humanities (Associate or Full Professor)
The School of Civic Leadership at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) invites applications for full-time tenured faculty positions at the associate professor and full professor levels in the areas of history of philosophy, history of political thought, intellectual history, and humanities. Outstanding senior candidates will be considered for endowed professorships and chairs.
Security Studies (Tenured Associate or Full Professor)
The School of Civic Leadership at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) invites applications for full-time tenured faculty positions at the associate or full professor level in Security Studies. The School of Civic Leadership especially seeks diplomatic and military historians, political scientists, international relations theorists, political theorists, classicists, and others who bring relevant scholarly expertise to the perennial challenges of foreign affairs and its central activities of diplomacy, intelligence, and war.
Security Studies (Assistant Professor)
The School of Civic Leadership at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) invites applications for full-time tenure-track at the Assistant Professor level in Security Studies. The School of Civic Leadership especially seeks diplomatic and military historians, political scientists, international relations theorists, political theorists, classicists, and others who bring relevant scholarly expertise to the perennial challenges of foreign affairs and its central activities of diplomacy, intelligence, and war.
Economics (Open Rank)
We welcome applications from economists across all fields — including but not limited to political economy, economic history, macroeconomics, labor economics, and public economics — whose work deepens understanding of how markets, institutions, and incentives sustain (or challenge) a free and prosperous society. Ideal candidates will (1) have excellent records of scholarship with robust research agendas, (2) provide evidence of exceptional teaching, and (3) show a readiness to contribute to the intellectual life, governance, and programmatic development of the School of Civic Leadership.
Spring 2026 Undergraduate Assistant, School of Civic Leadership
As the School of Civic Leadership is an interdisciplinary unit, we seek Undergraduate Assistants across a variety of academic fields, which include but are not limited to: Government/Political Science, History, Economics, Business, Statistics, Philosophy, and related fields.
Student Program Coordinator
The Student Program Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of student programming and events that foster engagement, community, and connection among students, faculty and SCL visitors. This role will manage event logistics, communications, and operational support, collaborates with campus partners, and ensures a welcoming, well-organized experience for students, staff, and guests.
Director of Marketing and Communications
The Director of Marketing and Communications will lead the execution of strategic planning to define and amplify the voice of UT Austin’s School of Civic Leadership. This role will sit on SCL’s leadership team as the overarching marketing lead working closely with the Dean’s office to convey the school’s mission, increasing visibility for the School of Civic Leadership across higher education and the broader public.
Administrative Associate
This position provides comprehensive administrative, operational, and facilities support to the School of Civic Leadership, with a primary focus on the effective day-to-day functioning of the Littlefield Home, Littlefield Carriage House, and spaces within Flawn Academic Center. The role serves as a central point of contact for building operations, technology coordination, fiscal processing, and front-office reception. This position plays a critical role in ensuring a well-maintained physical environment, responsive customer service, accurate financial processing, and strong coordination with campus partners and external vendors.
