African Security Studies Assistant/Associate/Professor

Position:  The Africa Center for Strategic Studies is seeking an Assistant/Associate/Professor to lead its work in the area of African security studies. 

Overview: The Africa Center is an academic institution within the United States Department of Defense that serves as a respected forum between African and American military and civilian professionals with a shared commitment to addressing security-related challenges on the continent. The Africa Center aims to generate and disseminate strategic analysis through its academic programs, research, and community exchanges. The Africa Center is headquartered in Washington, D.C. on the campus of the National Defense University and holds many of its programs on the African continent.

Duties: The Assistant/Associate/Professor leads the Africa Center’s work on African security studies by designing policy-relevant academic programs and engagement activities that provide context, promote understanding, establish professional networks and equip African security professionals to address insecurity effectively. He/she also demonstrates intellectual leadership by contributing to scholarship and clearly articulating desired goals and anticipated impacts relating to the Africa Centers work on African security studies. Specifically, he/she is knowledgeable about: U.S. policy towards Africa; the multidisciplinary nature of insecurity in Africa; the nature, scope and trends relating to Africa’s security sector; national/regional strategies to enhance security outcomes across the continent; and African security studies.

General Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Permanent Resident. Must be available for occasional (25%) travel to African countries in support of Africa Center programs.
• Fluency in French, Portuguese or Arabic.

Assistant Professor Required
 

• A master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in a national security affairs related or other appropriate discipline or field. Doctoral degree preferred. A minimum of 3 years relevant university-level teaching experience or equivalent level of instructional experience designing, leading, and managing an executive-level African Security Studies Portfolio at a regionally accredited college or university. A minimum of 3 years of professional or academic experience working on the African continent or in collaboration with African institutions. Demonstrated experience/ability to advise African leaders by explaining key African Security Studies concepts and exploring ways to apply them to problem-solving, policy development and institution strengthening in African countries/organizations. Deep understanding of Africa's security challenges, trends, and priorities. Demonstrated experience providing direction and management for Africa-focused academic programs by researching scholarly and policy material, designing andragogy, preparing relevant academic material to support programming. Demonstrated in-depth experience in conducting scholarly and policy research with publication track record relating to contemporary and emerging African security issues (e.g., region-wide security trends; combatting violent extremism and terrorism; enhancing security sector institutional capacity, oversight, and accountability; and security cooperation). Excellent communication and presentation skills and demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across agencies and organizations. Must demonstrate the ability to maintain professional networks and represent the Africa Center at conferences, functions, and events that interface with a wide variety of institutions and individuals that contribute to the success of Africa Center programs.

Associate Professor Required
 

• A doctorate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in a national security affairs related or other appropriate discipline or field. A minimum of 5 years relevant university-level teaching experience or equivalent level of instructional experience designing, leading, and managing an executive-level African Security Studies Portfolio at a regionally accredited college or university of which a minimum of 2 years must be at the graduate level. A minimum of 5 years professional or academic experience working on the African continent or in collaboration with African institutions. Demonstrated experience/ability to advise African leaders by explaining key African Security Studies concepts and exploring ways to apply them to problem-solving, policy development and institution strengthening in African countries/ organizations. Deep understanding of Africa's security challenges, trends, and priorities. Demonstrated experience providing direction and management for Africa-focused academic programs by researching scholarly and policy material, designing andragogy, preparing relevant academic material to support programming. Demonstrated in-depth experience in conducting scholarly and policy research with publication track record relating to contemporary and emerging African security issues (e.g., region-wide security trends; combatting violent extremism and terrorism; enhancing security sector institutional capacity, oversight, and accountability; and security cooperation). Excellent communication and presentation skills and demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across agencies and organizations. Must demonstrate the ability to maintain professional networks and represent the Africa Center at conferences, functions, and events that interface with a wide variety of institutions and individuals that contribute to the success of Africa Center programs.

 
Professor Required
 

• A doctorate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in a national security affairs related or other appropriate discipline or field. A minimum of 8 years relevant university-level teaching experience or equivalent level of instructional experience designing, leading, and managing an executive-level African Security Studies Portfolio at a regionally accredited college or university. A minimum of 10 years professional or academic experience working on the African continent or in collaboration with African institutions. Demonstrated experience/ability to advise African leaders by explaining key African Security Studies concepts and exploring ways to apply them to problem-solving, policy development and institution strengthening in African countries/ organizations. Deep understanding of Africa's security challenges, trends, and priorities. Demonstrated experience providing direction and management for Africa-focused academic programs by researching scholarly and policy material, designing andragogy, preparing relevant academic material to support programming. Demonstrated in-depth experience in conducting scholarly and policy research with publication track record relating to contemporary and emerging African security issues (e.g., region-wide security trends; combatting violent extremism and terrorism; enhancing security sector institutional capacity, oversight, and accountability; and security cooperation). Excellent communication and presentation skills and demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across agencies and organizations. Must demonstrate the ability to maintain professional networks and represent the Africa Center at conferences, functions, and events that interface with a wide variety of institutions and individuals that contribute to the success of Africa Center programs.

For more information and to apply, go to usajobs. Apply by December 30, 2022.