Associate/Full Professor of American Foreign Policy The Johns Hopkins University, SAIS Europe (resident at Bologna, Italy Campus)

Requisition #: A-147043-50

Status: Full Time

Type: Faculty

School: Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)

Location City: Bologna

Location Country: Italy

Closing Date: Open until filled

To apply: apply.interfolio.com/147043

General Description

SAIS Europe is currently seeking to fill a tenured faculty position in American foreign policy. We are especially interested in scholars of trans-Atlantic relations, the global order, statecraft and strategy. While we welcome applications from all disciplines, preference will be given to scholars who conduct empirical research and have a background in history, international relations, political science, and related disciplines. The position will be at the associate or full professor rank with tenure. The position is based at the Bologna, Italy campus of SAIS. Candidates will be expected to teach primarily in the master's programs in International Affairs. The expected teaching load is 3 classes per academic year. 

Qualifications

Candidates will be expected to have an active research agenda, a strong publication record and be among the leading scholars of their field. Preference will be given to candidates who combine outstanding research, proven excellence in teaching, policy relevance, and experience in the public square. The appointments will ideally start on 1 July, 2025.

The School

Established in 1955 as an integral part of the School of Advanced International Studies of the Johns Hopkins University (SAIS), SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy has been educating global leaders in the area of international affairs for almost 70 years. As a highly-selective graduate institution with a distinguished faculty, SAIS consistently ranks as one of the top schools of international relations in the world. SAIS was founded to provide a practical approach to training students in international leadership and foreign relations, and to provide mid-career educational opportunities for those already working in related fields. Today, SAIS Europe hosts around 200 full-time students hailing from 40 countries pursuing master- and doctorallevel degrees, with a diverse, international group of over 60 resident and adjunct faculty. Following a $100 million gift from Morag and James Anderson, SAIS Europe is currently engaged in major transformation and expansion. To learn more about SAIS and SAIS Europe, please visit https://sais.jhu.edu/sais-europe

Application Instructions

Applications will only be accepted through Interfolio. The following documents should be included:

1. cover letter
2. full CV
3. names and contacts for three (3) people who can provide letters of reference/or three letters of recommendations
4. teaching evaluations (if available)

For full consideration, candidates should submit their applications before October 1, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Questions about the position can be sent to the Office of Faculty Affairs at [email protected] 

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Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification.

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Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

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