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MPSA Editorial Search

The Midwest Political Science Association invites applications from individuals, pairs, or teams for the Editorship of the American Journal of Political Science (AJPS) for the years 2010 through 2013. Nominations and self-nominations are encouraged. Interested applicants for Editor should be full professors in Political Science doctoral degree-granting programs.  Applicants are expected to have records of significant research accomplishment, intellectual breadth and depth, and administrative, organizational and interpersonal skills. Please see the editor search website for more information.

Employment: Texas A&M University

The George Bush School of Government & Public Service, a professional graduate school of public and international affairs at Texas A&M University, invites applications and nominations for a scholar in international security studies to serve as Director of the Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs. Review of applications will begin on November 10 and continue until the position is filled. Continue to ad...

Employment: Air War College

The Air War College (AWC) at Air University seeks a candidate for the position of Deputy Director, Center for Strategy and Technology (CSAT) and Professor of Future Conflict.  The Center is a research organization that funds, directs and conducts research on the interplay between challenges and choices made in technology and strategy and their consequences. The Center’s research agenda focuses on long range strategic planning for the U.S. Air Force over next 20-30 years. The Deputy Director is responsible for assisting the Director in carrying out the annual research agenda for the Center and the review, editing, and publication of the annual research projects. Application Deadline: 8 August 2008. Continue reading ad...

Employment: York University

York University's Glendon College is seeking to fill the position of Assistant Professor. Duties will include administrative responsibilities namely chairing the Department of International Studies (DIS) as well as teaching at the undergraduate level for an interim period of 11 months. The successful candidate must be able to teach and work in English and French. Knowledge of Spanish would be an asset. The successful candidate must demonstrate commitment to teaching and research in International Studies in a bilingual, interdisciplinary and multicultural context, hold a PhD in International Studies and have publications and research projects in the field. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All positions at York are subject to budgetary approval. Closing date for application is July 15, 2008. Continue reading ad...

Employment: Webster University

Webster University-Thailand is seeking a Director of the Master’s of Arts Degree in International Relations at our Center in Bangkok. This full time, 12-month position includes administrative, teaching, and advising responsibilities. Administratively, the successful candidate is expected to plan the curriculum, recruit qualified faculty, orient and mentor new faculty, and assist with student recruiting.  Teaching responsibilities include teaching four courses a year including one within our innovative Global MA in International Relations.  The director also serves as the graduate student advisor. The position is based in Bangkok, but the successful candidate will be expected to work cooperatively and coordinate with the staff and faculty at the main campus in Cha-Am.  Ph.D. required, ABD considered with relevant work experience.  Consideration of applicants will begin February 1, 2008; however, position will remain open until filled. Continue to ad...

Employment: Middle East Institute

The Middle East Institute (est. 1946), a non-profit organization in Washington, DC is seeking a Director of Programs to lead MEI’s Programs Department.  MEI Programs are a core component of MEI’s mission to promote knowledge and understanding about the Middle East. This is a high-profile position for a scholar with relevant experience in the Middle East to work in Washington, network with foreign Embassies and the US government while pursuing personal scholarly projects. The position is full-time, starting March, 2008.  Applications should be sent by email to vp@mideasti.org or  president@mideasti.org. Read full ad...

Program Officer - U.S. Institute of Peace

The U.S. Institute of Peace seeks a person to serve as a Program Officer in the Institute’s Grant Program. Duties include: 1) Participating in program planning for the effective expenditure of grant funds; 2) implementing program policies and plans; 3) managing a portfolio of existing grants to civil society organizations and assisting new applicants with the preparation of grant applications; 4) reviewing and evaluating proposals; 5) managing an internal staff and external peer review process of proposal evaluation; and 6) monitoring the implementation and evaluation of grant projects and contracts. The successful candidate will also conceptualize and organize conferences, seminars and workshops related to the person’s area of expertise; write concept papers for internal discussion and external distribution; serve as a convener, speaker, panelist, resource person and rapporteur; and carry out related conference duties. Open until filled. More...

Employment: National Defense University

INSS is a policy research and strategic gaming organization within the National Defense University (NDU) serving the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and its interagency partners. The Director establishes priorities for and oversees the work of the Institute’s research, strategic gaming, conferences, and publications organizations. The ideal candidate will have most or all of these qualifications and experience: significant experience in national security affairs at senior levels, preferably in the U.S. government; demonstrated ability to communicate with senior U.S. and foreign officials and public audiences; experience in a leadership position in a major research or academic organization; and preferably a PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant field. Deadline for applications is July 20, 2007.