Clarification from the agency

Must be a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Permanent Resident.

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. The Assistant/Associate/Professor is responsible for: developing the Africa Center's regional security portfolio of work; developing curricula for academic programs; designing and executing executive-styled academic programs for senior security sector officials; representing the Africa Center in scholarly and policy events; and producing research products in support of the Africa Center's goals.

A. Leading the Regional Security Portfolio
The incumbent conceptualizes, manages and coordinates the Africa Center's work relating to African security studies. He/she identifies and articulates goals to maximize the Center's impact within the portfolio of work, develops and implements a strategy to attain goals and measure impact, and catalyzes professional networks and communities of interest.

B. Managing Educational Programs.
The incumbent develops, implements and evaluates assigned academic programs. He/she provides overall direction and management for assigned
academic programs by researching scholarly and policy material, designing andragogy, preparing relevant academic material to support programming;
building teams of experienced resource persons to support programs; and preparing instructional guides for adjunct faculty or facilitators. He/she also
assesses effectiveness via feedback from participants who, through written evaluations, determine the extent to which programs are meeting the desired objectives.

C. Participant Mentorship.
The incumbent serves as advisor to individual participants or groups of participants during and after academic programs. He/she assists them by
explaining key concepts and exploring ways in which they could be applied to problem-solving, policy development and institution strengthening in the
countries/organizations represented at the program. He/she promotes careful analysis of complex security-related topics and the development of practical policy-oriented recommendations.

D. Research and Publishing.
The incumbent conducts professional research on African security studies in support of curriculum preparation, and contributes original research to the
Africa Center research and publications program. He/she conducts policy relevant strategic analysis and scholarly research, and publishes findings in
scholarly/policy journals.

E. Outreach and Representation.
The incumbent maintains a professional network and represents the Africa Center at conferences, functions, and events. He/she maintains professional relationships in order to solicit input to reinforce the quality of Africa Center programs. He/she attends relevant workshops, conferences, and other events that provide an interface with a wide variety of institutions and individuals that may contribute to the success of Africa Center programs.

F. Service.
The incumbent participates in a range of activities to include serving on administrative committees, leading ad hoc initiatives and mentoring junior staff.

Conditions of employment

• 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.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.ssa.gov/)
• Fluency in French, Portuguese or Arabic.

Qualifications

Assistant Professor Required
- An earned 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.
- Fluency in French, Portuguese or Arabic.

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.
- Fluency in French, Portuguese or Arabic.

Professor Required
- An earned 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.
- Fluency in French, Portuguese or Arabic.

Preferred
- Experience in national security policy development with governmental and/or nongovernmental organizations.
- Established network of professional contacts, especially with senior civilian and uniformed actors engaged in Africa's security sector, African think tanks, universities, NGOs and strategic studies centers.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

To qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described above. A NDU screening panel will review your resume and narrative answers to the hiring criteria to evaluate your qualifications for the position. NDU uses a multi-tier selection process for academic positions.

You must attach a Cover Letter with answers to the questions listed below.

1. Please describe your university-level experience designing, leading, and managing an executive-level African Security Studies Portfolio.

2. Please describe your experience working on the African continent, advising program participants and/or African leaders on key African Security Studies concepts and how to apply to problem-solving, policy development and institution strengthening in African countries and/or organizations.

3. Please describe your ability to develop and execute Africa-focused academic programs through curriculum development, research and preparing course materials.

4. Please describe your experience and ability to conduct scholarly and policy research and to publish scholarly articles relating to contemporary and emerging African security issues.

5. Please describe your ability to build collaborative relationships across agencies/organizations and your ability to present on topics and engage in effective communicate to maintain professional networks.