Associate Professor and Program Director, Intelligence Studies

The College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences invites applications for a 12-month tenure-track Associate Professor and Program Director of Intelligence Studies to begin in July 2022.  The successful candidate will lead the new undergraduate program in Intelligence Studies, housed in the Department of Criminal Justice and Social Work, and teach courses in their area of specialization.  Administrative release time from teaching will be provided to facilitate the leadership of the program.  The program director will also collaborate with faculty in Criminal Justice, Political Science, Global Languages, Cybersecurity, Business, and other departments, to grow this innovative interdisciplinary program. Additional responsibilities include student recruitment and program evaluation. The successful candidate will advise students and prepare them intellectually, professionally, and personally, and will be expected to engage in scholarly activities in keeping with the Boyer Model of Scholarship as is appropriate to the application and receipt of tenure and promotion at Gannon.  Requirements include an earned doctorate in Intelligence or a related field, experience in the field of Intelligence, a scholarly background commensurate with Associate Professor rank, and demonstrated teaching excellence in higher education.  Candidates must be able to support and promote the University's inclusive Mission, its Catholic identity, and its liberal arts and professional education traditions. 
 
Gannon University is located in the heart of downtown Erie, Pennsylvania, along the shores of Lake Erie and close to businesses, organizations, and government agencies that are active partners in helping our students receive a hands-on education. Erie is a major tourist destination boasting 11 beaches, a wide variety of seasonal activities, professional sports teams, a professional symphony, multiple venues for live theater and music, and many other entertainment options. Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Buffalo are within a two-hour drive.
 
Gannon University seeks excellence through inclusiveness and invites women and members of underrepresented groups to apply. Application Procedure: Submit a cover letter, C.V., evidence of effective teaching methods and productive scholarship in your respective field, and the contact information for three professional references to https://gannon.peopleadmin.com/postings/7164. Review of applications will begin immediately and this position will remain open until filled. The finalist will be required to submit an original transcript from the institution awarding his/her terminal degree. References will not be contacted without prior notification to the applicants. Gannon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about Gannon, visit www.gannon.edu.