Director, Institute of National Security and Military Studies
Full Time
Clarksville, TN 37040
Posted
Job description
Austin Peay State University welcomes applications from a variety of backgrounds to serve as the
Director for the Institute for National Security and Military Studies. A well-established academic background in National Security Studies, Homeland Security, Intelligence Studies, Criminology, Political Science, Sociology, or other related fields is required. The ideal candidate will possess a combination of education and relevant professional experience with an established record of securing external funding.
The Director will play an integral role in the establishment of the institute’s mission and vision as well as oversee the daily operations of the institute. This is a 12 month position that includes administrative duties.
Austin Peay State University is a public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 150,287 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, Tennessee. The campus is in close proximity to the U.S. Army Fort Campbell Installation. Fort Campbell is home to the 101st Airborne Division and the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment and the 5th Special Forces Group. Additionally, Fort Campbell houses the Austin Peay Center which will serve as the home of the Institute for National Security and Military Studies.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Austin Peay State University is a public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 150,287 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, Tennessee. The campus is in close proximity to the U.S. Army Fort Campbell Installation. Fort Campbell is home to the 101st Airborne Division and the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment and the 5th Special Forces Group. Additionally, Fort Campbell houses the Austin Peay Center which will serve as the home of the Institute for National Security and Military Studies.
- Position responsibilities are dynamic but include: recruiting faculty and staff to support the institute, developing programming and outreach strategies, public relations, fundraising, curriculum development, and teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in national security or other relevant topics as necessary.
- In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will engage in scholarly research and publication, develop and secure external funding in support of the institute’s vision, and participate in relevant service to the university, the community, and the discipline.
- The successful candidate will manage state appropriated funds and provide updates and status reports as required to university leadership, APSU Board of Trustees, and State Legislature.
- Demonstrated strengths in research and teaching at the collegiate level.
- Strong organizational skills that facilitate assignment/task anticipation and completion in a timely and accurate manner.
- Highly effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to network with relevant stakeholders.
- Sedentary- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
- A well-established academic background with a minimum of a Master’s Degree in National Security Studies, Homeland Security, Intelligence Studies, Criminology, Political Science, Sociology, or other related fields is required, Ph.D. preferred.
- Experience as a senior officer in one of the branches of military service and/or equivalent civilian experience in a national security related agency.
- Established network of national security, homeland security, intelligence, criminology, political science, sociology, and/or defense professionals and a strong ability to continue to cultivate and leverage that network.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
08/26/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Each applicant must include the names and contact information for three references, one of which must be from your most recent or current employer, with your application. If you would like to additionally attach Letters of Recommendation to your online application, letters must be dated one year or less from the date of your application. You may attach your letters of recommendation in the “Optional Documents” section under the “Letter of Reference” tab.
Official transcripts will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. You will not be able to attach your Letters of Recommendation, unofficial transcripts or any other supplemental document(s) nor modify your application after it has been submitted. Letters of Recommendation may be sent by hard copy to “Austin Peay State University, Human Resources Dept., PO Box 4507, Clarksville, TN 37044” with your name and desired position clearly indicated.
Applicant review will continue until the position is filled.
Please refer all questions to facultyapplications@apsu.edu
IT IS A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR TO MISREPRESENT ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
Austin Peay State University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its program and activities.
The Office of Equity, Access, & Inclusion ( OEAI ) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the University’s non-discrimination/harassment policies, 416 College Street, Clarksville, TN 37044, Phone: (931) 221-7267, Email: OEAI -Diversity@apsu.edu .
Official transcripts will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. You will not be able to attach your Letters of Recommendation, unofficial transcripts or any other supplemental document(s) nor modify your application after it has been submitted. Letters of Recommendation may be sent by hard copy to “Austin Peay State University, Human Resources Dept., PO Box 4507, Clarksville, TN 37044” with your name and desired position clearly indicated.
Applicant review will continue until the position is filled.
Please refer all questions to facultyapplications@apsu.edu
IT IS A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR TO MISREPRESENT ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
Austin Peay State University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its program and activities.
The Office of Equity, Access, & Inclusion ( OEAI ) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the University’s non-discrimination/harassment policies, 416 College Street, Clarksville, TN 37044, Phone: (931) 221-7267, Email: OEAI -Diversity@apsu.edu .
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