Instructional Assistant/Associate Professor
University, MS, US, 38677
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Current employees must apply internally via connectU > connectu.olemiss.edu
Position Description
The University of Mississippi invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the Center for Intelligence and Security Studies (CISS) to be in place for the academic year 2025-2026. Designated as an Intelligence Community-Center of Academic Excellence (IC-CAE) legacy program, CISS seeks a dynamic intelligence or national security educator to contribute to its mission of preparing students for careers in the U.S. intelligence and national security sectors. The CISS program currently delivers two undergraduate minors in Intelligence and Security Studies and Global Security Studies. It works closely with the University of Mississippi’s Croft Institute for International Studies, Lott Leadership Institute, Chinese Language Flagship Program, Arabic Language Flagship Program, School of Engineering, Computer Science Department, and other academic programs. CISS students graduate with a robust understanding of the intelligence and national security fields. They combine a CISS minor with an academic major specialization to help them excel in the national security sector. More information can be found at ciss.olemiss.edu.
Responsibilities:
This is a full-time faculty appointment (9-month) with teaching, research, and service duties. The incumbent will be expected to teach 3 courses a semester as part of the intelligence and national securities studies program, including undergraduate courses related to intelligence studies, intelligence analysis, national security policy, cybersecurity policy, and special topics related to national security.
The CISS program currently delivers undergraduate minors in Intelligence Studies and Global Security Studies, however, envisions delivering other degree programs. CISS is particularly interested in individuals with backgrounds in national security, data visualization and data analytics, cybersecurity, applied intelligence community (IC) research, and military intelligence matters. CISS is also interested in individuals with relevant experience in the U.S. intelligence community, the military, or other organizational contexts.
Position Details
Appointment: 9 Month
Assignment Type: Non-Tenure Track
Full-time faculty position, Center for Intelligence and Security Studies (Non-Tenure Track, Open Rank-Faculty title to be determined upon hire)
Minimum Qualifications
• An earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited university (Ph.D, Ed.D, J.D.), or a master's degree with three years of teaching experience
• Demonstrated ability to engage in intelligence, cybersecurity, and/or national security-related employment, education, and/or research
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience preparing students for employment as national security specialists in the public and/or private sectors
• Relevant experience in the U.S. intelligence community, foreign service, the military, or other organizational contexts
• Record of teaching excellence in a university setting
• Eligibility to hold a U.S. government security clearance
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Application Procedures
To ensure full consideration, please submit the University’s online application along with a letter of interest, a detailed current curriculum vita, and a list of 3-5 references to https://careers.olemiss.edu/.
Applications will be accepted until an adequate pool of candidates has been established or until the position is filled.
About the University of MS & Oxford, MS
Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi (UM), affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. The University of Mississippi, consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For,” is located in Oxford, MS, which is ranked one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns.” With more than 24,000 students, UM is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. The University of Mississippi, which has aggressively implemented many health and wellness initiatives for its more than 2,900 employees, has consistently been named one of Mississippi’s Healthiest Workplaces.
Touted as the “Cultural Mecca of the South”, creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians, artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxford’s rich history, small town charm and creative community. Oxford is a one-hour drive south of Memphis, TN and is known as the home of Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner. Over the years Oxford has also been known for offering exceptional culinary experiences and as the home of the University of Mississippi and the Ole Miss Rebels, there is always something here to immerse yourself in. Oxford has also been featured as a literary and arts destination in such publications as The New York Times, Southern Living, Condé Nast Traveler, and GQ. Among other cultural activities, annual events include the Oxford Film Festival, a thriving local music scene, and the Ford Center Performing Arts Series. Oxford is a vibrant university town, filled with unique shops and galleries, eclectic restaurants and clubs, historic landmarks, and comfortable inns.
Background Check Statement
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EEO Statement
Nearest Major Market: Oxford Mississippi