Position Summary
The Department of Diplomacy & World Affairs at Occidental College invites applications for the part-time Chevalier
Professor of Practice position with appointment to begin Fall 2026 for one year.
We are seeking a high-level foreign affairs
professional with an exemplary record in government service, diplomacy, or international policy. This visiting appointment is designed to
enrich our interdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum and provide students with direct, unparalleled access to contemporary diplomatic
practice.
The responsibilities of this position are as follows:
Curriculum Enrichment: Teach up to two
courses per academic year, integrating real-world policy and diplomatic case studies into the DWA curriculum.
Public
Diplomacy & Global Engagement: Lead and organize a robust series of public programming, including conferences, workshops, and
high-level panels, on pressing global issues such as human rights, migration, regional issues and conflict, and globalization. This includes
leveraging professional networks to bring distinguished policymakers to campus.
Strategic Mentorship: Provide
dedicated career counsel and mentorship to undergraduate students, cultivating the next generation of global leaders interested in public
service, foreign policy, and international organizations.
Institutional Counsel: Offer strategic insights and policy
analysis to the College and department leadership on current developments in international affairs.
Departmental
Contribution: Actively engage in the intellectual life and strategic planning of the department, serving as a catalyst for
dialogue between theory and practice.
“Professors of the Practice” are Visiting Non-Tenure Track Faculty who teach one or
more courses per year and are hired based on their professional achievements outside of academia (although they may also have academic
credentials and training).
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
A
distinguished career and record of achievement in the practice of diplomacy or high-level international policy (e.g., former ambassadorial
rank, senior government or international organization official) A degree – M.A. or higher – in a relevant field (e.g., International
Relations, Political Science, Public Policy) Proven capacity to translate complex professional experience into an engaging and accessible
learning environment for undergraduates
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching at the college level
Demonstrated ability to provide career counsel and mentorship to undergraduate students Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with
students from minoritized and marginalized communities Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the College
Salary Range
EXPECTED
SALARY RANGE (Nine-month appointment): $74,000-$75,000
If you are offered this position at Occidental College, your final base salary
compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, experience, and/or geographic location. In addition to those
factors, Occidental complies with applicable pay equity laws and considers internal equity among current employees when developing the final
offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would
not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth.
Application Deadline and Instructions
To be assured full consideration, your application materials must be received by midnight Eastern time (9:00 pm Pacific time)
on February 13, 2026.
Applicants must submit a complete application package via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/179392
A complete application includes
all of the following:
Cover letter in which you describe your interest in the position, as well as the education, experience, and/or
skills you possess that are relevant to the required and preferred qualifications listed above. (2 pages max.) Curriculum Vitae List of
names and contract information for three professional references the search committee can reach out to should you advance to the next stage
of the search (At this point, please do not include any references in your application materials) A list of up to three courses you are
prepared to teach with one-paragraph descriptions. (You might include the main learning objectives, the topics covered, student assignments,
and any other distinguishing features of the course.)
Applicants who advance to the finalist phase of the search will be invited for
an interview.
If you have any questions about the position, the application materials, or the application instructions, please
contact: Madeline Baer at mbaer@oxy.edu. If you have questions about
Interfolio or the application process, please contact the Academic Support Administrator, Beatrice Gonzales, at facultysearch@oxy.edu.
Additional Information
Occidental is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition,
national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic
characteristic or information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Occidental is
strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum, and to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and
just environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their
work are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. Individuals advancing the College’s strategic equity and
justice goals and those from groups that are underrepresented in the field are particularly encouraged to apply.
Salary is
commensurate with experience and qualifications. A comprehensive benefits package is available that includes: excellent health, dental,
life, and retirement benefits; tuition benefits for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and dependents; additional extras including use
of gym facilities and the College Library. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit
https://www.oxy.edu/offices-services/humanresources/benefits-information.
All qualified applicants will be
considered for employment, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and
local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Occidental College is committed to
working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with qualifying disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation
because of a disability for any part of the application or employment process, please contact Human Resources (hr@oxy.edu).
As a condition of hire for a staff position and for appointment to a
faculty position, Occidental College requires that all candidates who have received a conditional offer of employment complete an
application form (if they have not already done so) and consent to a background check. Satisfactory completion of a background check, along
with pre-employment verifications and references are required as a condition of employment, but only as permitted by federal, state, and
local law, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
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