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Texas A&M University · 1 day ago

Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Associate Professor of the Practice or Professor of the Practice and Director of the Master of National Security and Intelligence Program

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

Texas A&M University is seeking a full-time non-tenure track Associate or Full Professor of the Practice to lead the Master of National Security and Intelligence Program. The successful candidate will teach graduate courses and oversee program administration, ensuring excellence in teaching and curriculum development.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead strategic planning and execution for the MNSI program, aligning objectives with the mission of the Bush School

Collaborate in the organization of Bush School site events, including graduation celebrations and orientation programs

Maintain regular correspondence with students, supporting student success and engagement

Serve on selection committees, including the NSTAR Program Selection Committee, to guide student development and program alignment

Instruct three graduate courses each semester, including INTA 652: The Role of Intelligence in Security Affairs (required)

Two additional courses based on the Director’s expertise in an Intelligence Community specialty area: collections, covert action, analysis, counterintelligence, or regional specialization

Develop and deliver high-impact, practice-based course content and facilitate seminars and capstone projects

Coordinate guest lecturer visits to the D.C. site, including scheduling, logistical support, and stakeholder engagement

Support recruitment, onboarding, and integration of part-time faculty in partnership with program leadership

Support curriculum development for the MNSI program, collaborating with the academic program director to design new courses and update existing offerings to reflect industry and agency best practices

Foster and evaluate capstone projects in alignment with employer and agency needs

Lead ongoing MNSI and MIP program assessment and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with TAMU goals and assessment protocols

Coordinate guest lecturer visits to the D.C. site, including scheduling, logistical support, and stakeholder engagement

Support recruitment, onboarding, and integration of part-time faculty in partnership with program leadership

Cultivate relationships with government agencies, law enforcement, and the Intelligence Community to enhance opportunities for internships, job placements, and collaborative learning

Engage private sector organizations—including defense and intelligence contractors—for student development activities, roundtable discussions, and industry events

Promote academic collaboration with intelligence studies consortia and peer institutions, support joint career fairs, student conferences, and research initiatives

Represent the MNSI program externally at professional conferences, career events, and within strategic partnerships

Collaborate with the admissions team to support recruitment of prospective students

Advance program objectives through the support of development and philanthropic initiatives in coordination with Bush School leadership

Qualification

National security expertiseIntelligence studies knowledgeGraduate-level teachingCurriculum developmentProgram administrationStakeholder collaborationOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Master's degree in a relevant discipline such as national security, intelligence studies, international relations, public policy, economics, finance, or a related field or have an extraordinary record of accomplishment in the Intelligence Community, national security sector, or related agencies, along with significant teaching experience at the college or school level in the field or a closely related area

Demonstrated excellence in graduate-level teaching, curriculum development, and academic program administration

Proven leadership in academic and professional engagement, including stakeholder collaboration and external representation

Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

Company

Texas A&M University

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Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.

Founded in 1876

College Station, TX, US

10001+ employees

https://tamu.edu

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