Johns Hopkins University, Director of SAIS Europe Campus in Bologna, Italy

10. 5. 2022

General Description

With campuses in Washington, DC, Bologna, Italy and Nanjing, China, The Paul H. Nitze School of International Studies of the Johns Hopkins University (SAIS) has been educating global leaders for more than 70 years. As a highly selective graduate institution with a distinguished faculty, SAIS consistently ranks as one of the top schools of international relations in the world. SAIS was founded to provide a practical approach to training students in international affairs and foreign relations, and to provide mid-career educational opportunities for those already working in related fields. To learn more about SAIS, visit www.sais-jhu.edu.

Qualifications

Position: The SAIS campus in Bologna, Italy ("SAIS Europe") is recruiting for a Director. This office provides academic and administrative leadership for the school, which includes more than 70 faculty, 30 staff and 180 students in MA, PhD and related graduate programs. The position requires at least an MA or MSc degree in a relevant field, ideally a PhD. Candidates are expected to have a record of distinguished scholarly accomplishment and/or senior policy experience in international affairs. In addition, the School is looking for demonstrated success in organizational leadership, and the ability to work well across U.S. and European university settings. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential. In addition to English, fluency in Italian, while not required, would be a strong asset.

Application Instructions

Application Instructions: Applicants are required to submit

  1. C.V.
  2. Cover letter
  3. Summary of relevant academic, professional, and/or administrative experience.

Application materials should be submitted via Interfolio. Consideration of applications will begin June 30, and will continue until the position is filled. The appointment will begin as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.Questions about the position can be sent to SAISEuropeDirectorSearch@jhu.edu

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To apply for this position, visit: apply.interfolio.com/106656

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