Location: Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University
The Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University seeks applications for the position of Associate Dean and Director of the Undergraduate Program. The Walsh School of Foreign Service, founded in 1919, is the centerpiece of Georgetown University's commitment to educate students for careers in the international arena. The Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service program combines a broadly based liberal arts curriculum with an interdisciplinary focus in international affairs. The core curriculum provides a strong theoretical foundation in international relations, comparative politics, history, economics, and political and social thought. Students select one of seven majors: Culture and Politics; International Economics; International History; International Political Economy; International Politics; Regional and Comparative Studies; and Science, Technology, and International Affairs. At least two-thirds of the program's approximately 1400 students complete part of their degree program during a period of overseas study (see http://www3.georgetown.edu/sfs/bsfs/ for more details).
The Associate Dean and Director of the Undergraduate Program sets the strategic direction of the Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service (BSFS) program, and manages its implementation. S/he articulates a vision of the program capable of sustaining its position as the top-rated international affairs program in the United States at the undergraduate level; identifies and works to secure the human, financial, and physical resources required to realize this vision; and relates this vision to the overall goals of the School of Foreign Service and to liberal education in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition of Georgetown University. The Associate Dean and Director reports directly to the Dean of the School, is one of four senior Associate Deans in the School, and coordinates with the other senior Associate Deans in advising the Dean on a wide range of strategic issues and goals for the School. S/he designs and develops the interdisciplinary curriculum of the BSFS program in partnership with the Dean, members of the faculty, and other academic personnel. The Associate Dean and Director supervises a professional and administrative staff of eight who implement the program and advise students. S/he represents the BSFS program within the School and the University, and to the wider public. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. or its equivalent and at least 6 years of applicable experience in an academic setting.
Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume including a list of references at http://www10.georgetown.edu/hr/employment_services/joblist/jobs.html to job number 2008-0137C.
Consideration of applications will begin on February 15, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.
Georgetown University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
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