Senior National Security Fellow for Instruction

The University of Texas at Austin
retirement plan
United States, Texas, Austin
101 East 27th Street (Show on map)
Apr 22, 2025
Job Posting Title: Senior National Security Fellow for Instruction ---- Hiring Department: Clements Center for National Security ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: Purpose The Senior National Security Fellow for Instruction (Associate Director) plays a critical role in teaching, student mentorship, and program leadership at the Clements Center for National Security. This position requires academic expertise, professional experience in national security, and strong leadership skills to support the Center's mission in diplomacy, war, and intelligence studies. This role is designed for a highly experienced national security professional with a strong academic background, demonstrated success in program management, and a dedication to mentoring the next generation of national security professionals. General Notes Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship. Responsibilities Teaching & Curriculum Development: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses on diplomacy, war, and intelligence (2/2 teaching load) Half of the teaching responsibilities will be assigned by Clements Center leadership; the remainder will be determined in collaboration with the affiliated academic unit Develop and enhance instructional materials for Clements-sponsored degree programs Program Supervision & Student Mentorship: Oversee and expand student academic and military programs, including: Undergraduate Certificate Program Minor in International Business and National Security Graduate Portfolio Program Graduate Fellows Program Undergraduate Fellows Program in Security Studies Provide career mentorship and professional development guidance to students and young professionals pursuing careers in national security, policy, and related fields Administrative & Strategic Coordination: Assist in managing Center operations, including events, budget, and personnel Supervise and lead large-scale programs while managing complex budgets Serve as a key liaison between the Clements Center and corporate, governmental, military, and academic institutions Represent the Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, and Associate Director in their absence Support fundraising and development initiatives as needed Required Qualifications Ph.D. Experience instructing on war, diplomacy, or intelligence at the undergraduate or graduate level Demonstrated commitment to student mentorship beyond the classroom, particularly in career development Minimum 12 years' experience in national security, foreign affairs policy, and/or active military service Substantial experience managing government or business operations, large staffs, and complex budgets Commitment to travel 30-45 days per year, primarily during late spring and summer (May-August) Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. in History, Political Science, Security Studies, or a closely related field Record of academic publication in national security, foreign policy, or related areas Experience working in or closely with the U.S. Department of State, Department of Defense, or intelligence community Experience working for the U.S. government in war zones Working Conditions This position is based in Austin, TX and is required to work on campus. Summer travel (minimum of 30-45 days) required Occasional evening and weekend commitments May work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Salary Range $160,000 +negotiable depending upon qualifications Required Materials CV or Resume Cover Letter List of 3 references with contact information Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find Jobs. Before you apply though, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will need to click the Upload button multiple times in order to attach your Resume, References and any additional Required Materials noted above. ---- Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. ---- Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. ---- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. ---- Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. ---- Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. ---- Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. ---- E-Verify: The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF] E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF] Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF] ---- Compliance: Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.