TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel up to 25% for this position.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED:
Relocation expenses reimbursed No

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
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Background or Security Investigation: This is a non-sensitive position which requires a background investigation.

Background Check Requirement for Non-U.S. Citizens: To meet the security background check requirements non-U.S. Citizens applying to this position MUST have had residency in the United States for at least 3 years out of the past 5 years. The 3 years of residency may be cumulative and need not be consecutive.

Fluency in French, Portuguese or Arabic.

To qualify for this position, you must have:

Must have earned a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in a national security affairs related or other appropriate discipline or field.
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.
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; combating 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.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in national security policy development with governmental and/or non-governmental 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.

CRITERIA REQUIRED FOR ACADEMIC RANK:

Assistant Professor
- 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.
- 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; combating 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
- 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 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; combating 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
- 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; combating 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.

Education Requirement: Must have received a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in a national security affairs related or other appropriate discipline or field. Doctorate's degree preferred.

The Africa Center has a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement, social security, and thrift savings; health, life, and long term care insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Africa Center employees enjoy flexible work schedules, transit subsidy, and the opportunity to telecommute.

Initial Probationary Period: You will be required to serve an initial probationary period of 18 months.
Reemployed Annuitants: Department of Defense has the authority to hire annuitants without reduction in pay. For more information, go to: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/1400.25-V300.pdf
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

A screening panel will review your resume and narrative answers to the assessment questions to evaluate your qualifications for the position. The Africa Center uses a multi-tier selection process for academic positions You must attach a separate document with answers to the questions listed below. The following questions will be reviewed by the Africa Center screening panel:

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.

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Drug test required No