Lecturer (Security Studies/NSIA)

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The University of New Hampshire invites applications for a faculty position in Security Studies at the rank of Lecturer. This position will support the National Security Intelligence Analysis (NSIA) online graduate degree program, the National Security Intelligence (NSI) online undergraduate minor, and the New England Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence (NE IC CAE) program.

Duties/Responsibilities

Teaching Duties

• Teach a total of six classes each academic year
• Teaching assignments will primarily occur in the graduate National Security Intelligence Analysis (NSIA) program
• Teaching assignments may include courses in the undergraduate National Security Intelligence (NSI) Minor
• Teaching will be conducted in an online modality
• Teaching-related activities may include course design and development
  
  

Service Duties

• Advise NSIA students as a primary service responsibility
• Support NSIA program activities as assigned
• Contribute to activities of the New England Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence (NE IC CAE)
• Provide support to the UNH College of Professional Studies as needed
• Participate in and support activities within the Security Studies department
• Assist with activities related to the NSI Minor as required
  
  

Requirements

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• An earned doctorate in a discipline related to National Security is required.
• Candidates must have experience working in an intelligence or national security related position. Experience teaching online at the graduate level is required.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Subject-Matter Knowledge

• Deep knowledge (and preferably) scholarship in Intelligence Studies
• Familiarity with recent developments and research trends in the field
• Knowledge of intelligence analytical standards
• Knowledge of analytical techniques
• Knowledge of analytical writing
• Knowledge of the process of supervising intelligence analysts
• Understanding of interdisciplinary connections within the field
  
  

Pedagogical Knowledge

• Knowledge of teaching methods and instructional design for higher education
• Understanding of diverse learning styles and strategies to accommodate them
• Awareness of curriculum development and assessment techniques
  
  

Institutional Knowledge

• Familiarity with the mission, values, and goals of the Intelligence Community Centers for Academic Excellence
• Knowledge of academic policies, accreditation standards, and regulations required for UNH faculty
• Understanding of administrative structures and student support services in higher education
  
  

Teaching and Instruction Skills

• Designing and delivering engaging and effective lessons
• Providing constructive feedback and mentoring students
• Creating inclusive and equitable learning environments
  
  

Communication Skills

• Effectively presenting complex concepts to diverse audiences
• Writing clearly and persuasively for academic and non-academic audiences
• Listening and responding to student and colleague concerns
  
  

Technology Skills

• Proficiency in learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard)
• Ability to incorporate educational technology (e.g., online simulations, multimedia tools) into teaching
• Conducting fully online courses
  
  

Organizational and Time Management Skills

• Balancing teaching, research, and administrative duties
• Preparing syllabi, grading assignments, and meeting deadlines
• Participating in departmental and university committees
  
  

Student Engagement Abilities

• Inspiring and motivating students to achieve their academic goals
• Identifying and addressing barriers to student success
• Supporting students’ professional development
  
  

Collaboration Abilities

• Working effectively with colleagues in team teaching or interdisciplinary projects
• Contributing to program, departmental, and institutional goals
• Building relationships with community partners or industry professionals – specifically military intelligence
  
  

Adaptability Abilities

• Responding to changing academic and institutional needs
• Incorporating feedback to improve teaching
• Adjusting to new technologies or teaching modalities
  
  

Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Abilities

• Evaluating and improving teaching methods and materials
• Addressing student concerns or conflicts effectively
• Contributing innovative ideas to curriculum or program development
  
  

Commitment to Equity and Diversity

• Supporting diverse student populations in achieving their academic potential
• Creating inclusive classroom practices and materials
• Participating in initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in professional and/or graduate security studies programs, including graduate course development, is strongly preferred.
• Experience with online undergraduate and/or graduate course and program development is also strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a military intelligence organization is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with the Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence (IC CAE) program is preferred.
• A record of scholarship in security studies is also preferred.
  
  

Required Applicant Materials

• Resume/CV
• Diversity Statement
  
  

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Location:

Manchester

Salary Grade

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