What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professor of Practice, School of International Affairs position at The Pennsylvania State University?
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
ThePenn State SchoolofInternational Affairs(SIA) in University Park invites applications for aProfessor ofPracticeposition to begin in the fall 2025 semester. The person hired will teach courses in our Master of International Affairs program with the expectation that mostofthe teaching will take place in person. In addition, theProfessorofPracticewill spend time engaging with students outsideofthe classroomandadvising students.
The successful candidate will have the professionalandeducational background necessary to teach courses in international affairs. We are especially interested in candidates with the ability to teach courses focused on national and international security and diplomacy.
Applicants should have a decade or moreofhigh-level leadership experience in the private or public sectors outside academia that would provide a background and wealth of knowledge that brings added value when shared with the SIA's students and faculty.
Applications must include a CV or expanded resume, cover letter addressing how the candidate's work is relevant to the focusofthe position, sample publications relevant to the position (if available),andteaching interests.
This position is a benefits-eligible, non-tenure-line academic appointment for one year, with a possibilityofrenewal upon successful reviewofandmutual agreement with the incumbent.
Review of applications will begin mid-February 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. We will only contact candidates selected for interviews.
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