Professor of Practice in International Affairs

Department: IU Bloomington International Studies

Location
Bloomington

Position Summary
Indiana University’s
Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Affairs invites applications for a position of Professor of Practice in International
Affairs. We welcome applications from candidates with expertise in areas including but not limited to diplomacy; international security;
humanitarianism, trade, finance and development; human rights; or the environment. We are also interested in candidates able to apply
thematic expertise to specific countries or regions. Successful candidates must demonstrate professional excellence and leadership, normally
through distinguished service in senior-level positions over an extended period of time. Successful candidates also must exhibit a
commitment to public policy education as a means to develop leaders in international affairs and the interest and ability to teach, mentor
and advise students on professional issues and engage with academic researchers effectively.The Professor of Practice will teach
undergraduate and graduate courses, hold regular office hours, lead relevant programmatic activities, engage with relevant communities of
practice, and participate actively in the governance of the Hamilton Lugar School, including through service on relevant faculty committees.
The Professor of Practice will also contribute to the School’s output and visibility by engaging with the media, sharing insights at
relevant off-campus forums, and publishing occasional written analyses such as op-eds or policy papers. A graduate degree in a field related
to international affairs is preferred, and a minimum of 10 years of professional experience is required.
This position will entail an
initial three-year appointment, with annual renewals through year seven, and the opportunities for long-term contracts to follow. This
appointment is anticipated to begin on August 1, 2025.

Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2024, with all applications
received by that date being guaranteed full consideration. Applications received after the guaranteed consideration date may be considered
on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Candidates should submit the following materials:

• a detailed curriculum
  vitae;
• a personal statement outlining relevant professional experience, career goals, and interest in the position; and
• a
  list of at least three people whom we may contact for references if the candidate proceeds to become a finalist for the
  position.

We also encourage applicants to submit one or more written works as supplementary materials within their application
portfolio that demonstrate their writing and analysis, as well as sample teaching materials and student evaluations from courses that the
applicant has taught (if applicable).

Applicant referees will receive an email link to submit their letters of reference directly to
the search committee through the PeopleAdmin interface.
The Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies houses the
Department of International Studies and three preeminent area studies departments: East Asian Languages and Cultures, Middle Eastern
Languages and Cultures, and Central Eurasian Studies. A long-standing leader in language and cultural studies in the Midwest, it also houses
three federally funded language flagship programs (Arabic, Chinese, and Russian), six Title VI funded National Resource Centers (African
Studies Program, Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Center for the Study of Global Change, Center for the Study of the Middle
East, Inner Asian and Uralic National Resource Center, Robert F. Byrnes Russian and East European Institute) and nine additional research
and teaching centers.The School’s central mission is to combine deep area expertise with rigorous, multidisciplinary instruction of
international affairs and global cultural studies. The Department of International Studies offers four undergraduate degrees (B.A. in
International Studies, B.S. in International Studies, B.A. in International Law and Institutions, and B.S. in Cybersecurity and Global
Policy (offered jointly with the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering) and three professional graduate degrees (M.A. in
International Studies, M.S. in International Studies, and, joint with the O’Neill School of Environmental and Public Affairs, a Master’s in
International Affairs) along with one accelerated B.A./M.A. in International Studies program.
Bloomington, Indiana is a charming college
town in south central Indiana, roughly one hour to the award-winning Indianapolis Airport and ninety minutes to Louisville, KY. Bloomington
offers many amenities including a relatively low cost of living, short commute times, excellent public schools, diverse dining options, and
easy access to state parks and national forests. The confluence of the Jacob School of Music, the Eskenazi Art School, and a vibrant local
music, comedy, and theater scene provide access to substantial affordable artistic programming. IU Bloomington is committed to fostering an
inclusive and diverse community, as evidenced by it recently being ranked fourth nationwide on a list of the top LGBTQ+-friendly colleges.
More about the University’s diversity and inclusion initiatives can be found here.

Basic
Qualifications
Candidates should hold a PhD or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant discipline in law, social
sciences or the humanities and have a demonstrably outstanding record of service, professional experience, leadership, and impact within
their chosen area of expertise.

Department Contact for Questions
For questions regarding the
Department of International Studies, please contact Professor Jessica Steinberg, search committee and department chair, at steinbjf@iu.eduor visit the departmental website at internationalstudies.indiana.edu. For questions
regarding the application submission process, please contact Mr. Zac Muller, Assistant Director of Faculty Relations, Hamilton Lugar School
of Global and International Studies, at zmuller@iu.edu.

For Best
Consideration Date: 11/15/2024

Expected Start Date: 08/01/2025

Posting
Number
IU-100989-2024