Naval Postgraduate School, Department of National Security Affairs
Assistant or Associate Professor, Tenure Track, Security Studies and Future Strategy
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | California, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor |
Security Studies and Future Strategy
Tenure Track Assistant or Associate Professor
Department of National Security Affairs
Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA
The Department of National Security Affairs at the Naval Postgraduate School seeks applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant/Associate professor interested in research and teaching in the fields of security studies and future strategy. The department seeks to build beyond its existing strengths in weapons of mass destruction, terrorism, and regional affairs to cover emerging, cross-domain, and non-traditional security challenges. Relevant expertise might include hybrid warfare, advanced conventional weapons, autonomous systems, disruptive technologies, or energy issues that will affect military conflict. Specialists with expertise in international relations, defense/foreign policy, deterrence, defense acquisition/budgeting, technology policy, coalition warfare, and maritime challenges are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates should demonstrate a strong potential for teaching excellence and scholarly research. The successful candidate must also be prepared to teach an introductory Masters-level course on international relations, U.S. foreign/security policy, or political economy as well as courses in his/her specific research specialty.
The Naval Postgraduate School is a fully accredited graduate school the students of which are drawn from the armed forces and civilian agencies of the United States and other countries. The Department of National Security Affairs is multi-disciplinary, with curricula based on Political Science, History, and Economics. Tenure-track professors typically teach a 2-2 load on a quarter system and are expected to maintain an active portfolio of academic research, publishing, and institutional service.
Minimum qualifications:
- Requires an earned doctoral degree from an accredited institution
- Evidence of teaching aptitude
- Evidence of potential to advise student theses and dissertations
- Evidence of strong potential for scholarship leading to scholarly publications
Applications should include a CV, cover letter (including teaching and research interests), official graduate transcripts, and syllabi of relevant courses taught at the level of graduate seminars. Candidates should also submit writing samples and three letters of recommendation. These confidential letters of recommendation should be submitted separately. ABDs are welcome to apply with the understanding that the award of a Ph.D. degree is a condition of employment. The search committee will begin reviewing applications Sept. 15, 2015. Open until filled. Expected start date is in the fall of 2016 or earlier.
Address applications and supporting materials electronically to:
Dr. Erik Dahl
Chair, Strategic Studies Search Committee
Department of National Security Affairs
Naval Postgraduate School
Monterey, CA 93943
ejdahl@nps.edu
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Relocation package, including recruitment/relocation incentive may be authorized. The position will remain open until filled.
The Naval Postgraduate School is an equal opportunity employer. For additional information about NPS, please refer to the website at http://www.nps.edu
Contact: |
Dr. Erik Dahl Chair, Strategic Studies Search Committee Department of National Security Affairs Naval Postgraduate School Monterey, CA 93943 ejdahl@nps.edu |
Website: | None |
Primary Category: | Political Science |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 07/14/2015 |
Closing Date | 09/15/2015 |