Teach and develop curriculum in the areas of international and homeland security. Mentor graduate and undergraduate students in a professional school of international affairs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The School of Diplomacy and International Relations at Seton Hall University invites applications for a Professor of Practice position to commence in the 2023-2024 academic year. Applicants should be well-versed in the theory and practice of national and/or homeland security and be prepared to contribute to the School’s instructional programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Further responsibilities include participating in new program and curriculum development, including student recruitment, program marketing, and integration with other relevant programs at the university.
The School seeks a highly experienced policy practitioner, preferably an individual who has served in government roles in defense, security, or international security cooperation. Candidates should hold an advanced degree and preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated excellence in classroom teaching at an institution of higher learning. This is a non-tenure track position. The initial appointment will be made for one year and is expected to be extended by mutual consent, with the goal of moving to multi-year contracts and developing a long-term relationship with the School and the University.
Proof of experience or ability in one or more of the following areas is a plus:
• developing or implementing policy regarding issues of migration, trafficking, terrorism, cybersecurity, information security, or other contemporary security challenges;
• regional expertise in Europe/NATO;
• curriculum and extracurricular program development;
• developing networks for internships and job placements;
• recruitment and program marketing.

Required Qualifications:

We expect the applicant to build upon the school’s existing strengths. Applicants should have a graduate degree (MA, MS, JD, PhD or equivalent), and significant experience working in the private sector, government, or policy settings related to the above-stated focus. Successful applicants will demonstrate the potential to teach effectively in a professional school of international affairs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate a strong potential to advise undergraduate and graduate students on how to network, plan, and launch careers in the private sector, nonprofit, and government and intergovernmental organizations. Applicants with a strong policy background or potential for public commentary are preferred. ABD graduate students with prior policy and teaching experience may be considered.

Salary Grade:

FA01 - Faculty

Exempt/Nonexempt:

Exempt

Physical Demands:

General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply, please submit cover letter, CV, writing sample, teaching statement, and at least two letters of recommendation. Applicants should direct references to send letters to susan.malcolm@shu.edu, using the subject line “Diplomacy Professor Practice Search”. Review of applications will begin on April 24, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the principles of affirmative action.

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