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EEO Statement Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Faculty Rank or Job Title Postdoctoral Associate
Job Category Administrative exempt/non-exempt
Department Center for Civics Culture and Workforce Development
EEO number 26P179
Position FTE 100
Minimum Annual Salary 65000
Salary Band RS S04
Job Summary Basic Function Wright State Universitys Center for Civics Culture and Workforce Development is launching a transformative initiative-Civic Foundations: Equipping K-12 for Americas Next 250 Years-to strengthen civics instruction and engagement across a 16-county region of Southwest Ohio. The initiative is supported by the U.S. Department of Educations American History and Civics Education National Activities grant.
The Civic Foundations project will deliver in-person civics seminars for K-12 educators, produce civic-education resources, and host immersive summer camps for students. The programs mission is to elevate teacher knowledge, instructional quality, and student civic participation-answering the urgent call to rebuild civic understanding and strengthen democratic engagement as America approaches its 250th anniversary.
Postdoctoral Associate Position The Center is seeking up to two Postdoctoral Associates to assist in developing and administering the Civic Foundations initiative. Candidates should have an expertise in either Political Science, Political Theory, Economics, American History, Constitutional Law, or closely related fields. These are full-time positions. The contract term is one year, renewable for up to two years. The desired start date is July 1, 2026.
The Centers Mission The Center for Civics Culture and Workforce Development at Wright State University is dedicated to advancing civic literacy, democratic participation, and workforce readiness through innovative education, professional development, and community engagement. As Ohios only civic center founded voluntarily by a university, the Center serves as a regional hub for evidence-based civics instruction, credentialing, and leadership development.
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Preferred Qualifications
Essential Functions and percent of time
Seminary Delivery - Civic Instruction - 50%
Develop and deliver professional development seminars for K-12 educators focused on American history, civics, and government.
Facilitate interactive sessions including keynote presentations, small-group discussions, and civil discourse activities.
Collaborate with legal experts and practitioners to present layered instructional content.
Design standards-aligned civics curriculum modules and instructional materials for seminars and the Civic-Quest online platform.
Create multimedia resources, simulations, and primary source activities for classroom use.
Summer Camp Leadership - 20%
Lead immersive summer civics camps for middle and high school students incorporating simulations, civic action projects, and leadership development.
Coordinate camp logistics, student engagement, and instructional delivery.
Outreach & Community Engagement - 20%
Conduct outreach to schools and districts to promote seminar participation and civic programming.
Build relationships with educators, administrators, and community partners across the 16-county region.
Participate in marketing and recruitment efforts for seminars and camps.
Evaluation & Continuous Improvement - 10%
Collect and analyze participant feedback and assessment data to inform program enhancements.
Contribute to performance reporting and impact documentation for grant compliance.
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Working Conditions Special contract terms and conditions of employment apply. To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks such as a criminal record, credit history when job related, and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime, except for minor vehicle violations. Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.
Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230, Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising, sampling, and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco-related items, is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased, or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus, including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.
Special Instructions to Applicants Posting Date: 03/13/2026 First Consideration Date: 03/23/2026 Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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