Assistant / Associate Professor in International Relations of the Middle East

Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy In today's rapidly evolving global environment, where national security and prosperity increasingly depend on informed and well-connected leaders and policy makers, the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) is a leading centre of excellence that educates the next generations of foreign policy decision makers and informs the public on the most pressing challenges facing the region and the world.

Job Objective:

The Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) is seeking to hire three faculty members at the Assistant and Associate Professor levels to teach in its new Master of Arts in International Relations of the Middle East. The program is a 30-credit, 12-month MA combining core courses in international relations theory, regional history, political economy, foreign policy and security with electives and a client-based policy capstone. Faculty members are anticipated to teach core and elective courses, supervise capstone projects, evaluate student work, publish high-impact research in academic journals, convene initiatives and events, engage in administrative and committee tasks as required, contribute to professional service in their discipline, and participate in AGDA's campus life as required.

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

Teaching:

Faculty members must deliver research-driven and practice-oriented teaching within AGDA's Master's program in International Relations of the Middle East and may be asked to deliver other courses across AGDA's other academic programs. They are expected to employ the latest pedagogical techniques that encourage student inquiry, encompass a comprehensive body of knowledge, and develop essential skills and competencies, including the policy writing and briefing skills that ministries and embassies require.

Areas of Specialization:

AGDA is recruiting for three complementary profiles. Applicants should indicate in their cover letter which position(s) they are applying for.

Position 1 – International Relations Theory and the Regional Order:

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in International Relations or Political Science (with an IR specialization), or in Middle East History with a strong grounding in IR theory, and will have research expertise in the international relations of the Middle East, the formation of the regional state system and the historiography of the modern Middle East. Ability to contribute to electives such as Great Powers in the Middle East or Middle Powers Diplomacy in the Middle East is an advantage.

Position 2 – Political Economy and Research Methods:

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Political Science (comparative or international political economy), Economics, or a closely related field, and will have research expertise in the political economy of the Gulf and the wider MENA region, including rentier economies, economic diversification and international economic relations. Demonstrated training in qualitative and quantitative research methods and policy analysis is required. Ability to contribute to electives such as Energy Economics in the MENAor Energy, Climate and Water Diplomacy is an advantage.

Position 3 – Foreign Policy and Regional Security:

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in International Relations, Political Science, Security Studies or Conflict Studies, and will have research expertise in foreign policy analysis of Middle Eastern and Gulf states and in regional security, conflict and conflict management. Ability to contribute to electives such as The Middle East Peace Process, International Law, Humanitarian Action and Mediation, or Negotiation and Diplomatic Practice is an advantage.

Capstone supervision:

Faculty members are expected to provide academic advising and guidance to students and to supervise client-based capstone policy projects, working with partner institutions to ensure that student work meets professional standards.

Assessment & Evaluation of Students:

Faculty members are required to design course assessments that are rigorous in nature and aligned with AGDA standards. They must evaluate student performance, ensuring clear assessment criteria that align with course content and learning outcomes while avoiding cognitive bias.

Research & Scholarship:

Faculty members must actively participate in scholarly endeavors, publishing peer- reviewed articles within their respective domains and contributing to AGDA's research strategy and mission.

Service & Shared Governance:

AGDA fosters a culture of collaborative leadership, promoting active engagement from all faculty members in meetings, committees, and decision-making groups. Elected faculty representatives must play a direct role in decision-making processes related to assessments, curriculum, research, discipline, and other committees, as needed.

Education, Qualification and Experience:

Discipline:

All candidates must hold a PhD in International Relations, Political Science, or a field closely related to the position applied for, as set out under Areas of Specialization (Middle East History for Position 1; Economics or Political Economy for Position 2; Security or Conflict Studies for Position 3). A research and teaching focus on the Middle East and/or the Gulf is required.

For Associate Professor:

Candidates at the Associate Professor level should hold a Doctorate in their respective discipline. In addition, he/she should have at least 7 – 10 full years of college or university teaching experience, as an Assistant Professor, or equivalent. Candidates must have a demonstrated record of research productivity, including publications in peer-reviewed journals,in addition to solid teaching abilities, and a strong record of university-level service.

For Assistant Professor:

Candidates at the Assistant Professor level should hold a Doctorate degree and have 3 years of experience as an Assistant Professor in a reputed College or University. Candidates at the Assistant Professor level should have a demonstrated potential as an effective teacher and have shown promise in regard to future scholarship and professional development in his/her respective field of expertise.

Note:

• Cover letter stating the position(s) applied for (Position 1, 2 or 3), the courses the candidate is prepared to teach, and how the candidate's profile and academic experience ties to AGDA's mission and vision.
• Sample publication(s)
• Sample teaching evaluations
• All in one attachment