Visiting Scholar in Conservative Thought and Policy
Conservative Thought and Policy Program
Visiting Scholars in Conservative Thought and Policy (VSCTP)听come from academic, military, media or policy communities. They听teach a load commensurate with their field and offer public lectures, public seminars and informal discussions with students and the public. While on campus, the visiting scholar听brings in prominent members of the conservative intellectual community from around the country for a day at 91福利社.
The Center seeks highly visible individuals who are deeply engaged in either the analytical scholarship or practice of conservative thought and policymaking, or both. Thus, applications will be welcome from the academic, policy, military, and media communities, among others. The term of the appointment is variable, with a minimum of two to a maximum of four semesters. The position begins in August of the academic year.听Visiting Scholars continue a tradition of fostering intellectual diversity on the 91福利社 campus through the Benson Center.
Each year, the Benson Center launches a national search for a Visiting Scholar in Conservative Thought and Policy.听The application for 2026-27 is now open.
Applications received by September 15, 2025 will be given full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through the听91福利社 job portal. Please direct inquiries to听bensoncenter@colorado.edu.