Johns Hopkins University
Helmut Schmidt Distinguished Visiting Chair (Associate or Full Professor)
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
General Description
The Helmut Schmidt Distinguished Visiting Chair is a joint initiative of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the Henry A. Kissinger Center for Global Affairs at Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). Established in 2018, the chair honors former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt and serves as a bridge between Germany and the United States, fostering transatlantic cooperation on global challenges.
The distinguished scholar will partner with faculty at the Kissinger Center and across SAIS, build a research program focused on German‑U.S. relations, develop curricula for training future leaders, and engage U.S., European, and global policy professionals. The chair will also support two DAAD post‑doctoral fellows, organize an annual German‑U.S. conference in Berlin, and facilitate a summer workshop for early‑career scholars and policymakers in Washington, D.C.
Background SAIS is a global institution with campuses in Bologna, Italy; Nanjing, China; and Washington, D.C. It offers an interdisciplinary curriculum rooted in international economics, international relations, and regional studies, preparing students to address multifaceted world challenges. The school’s Faculty provides counsel to public leaders and private sector executives, informing and shaping policy worldwide.
DAAD is one of the world’s leading funding organizations for international exchange, supporting the global study and research of more than 2.7 million scholars. It promotes German Studies, encourages German language abroad, and furnishes developing countries with best practices in establishing universities and advising decision makers in cultural, educational, and developmental policy.
Qualifications SAIS seeks a distinguished scholar with a proven record of impactful research on contemporary global challenges and a policy‑relevant agenda. Scholars in strategic studies, diplomatic history, and related fields are encouraged. Preferred candidates will be well grounded in historical approaches to global statecraft and strategic communication with broad audiences.
Research agendas touching on transnational issues—climate change, migration, regional integration, globalization, and international/transatlantic security policy—will receive special consideration. Candidates should have a research focus on Germany, expertise in Germany’s international relations with Europe and the world, and proven experience forging strategic links with international policymaking circles.
Candidates must be affiliated with a German university or research institution to build a bridge between Germany and the U.S. Prior experience within a U.S. academic and policy environment is a plus. The contract is flexible, comprising an initial one‑year term with the possibility of renewal.
The scholar will be expected to fulfill a teaching role in the Kissinger Center curriculum and seminars. Preference is for a full‑professor, but promising associate‑professor candidates will also be considered.
Application Instructions Applications are accepted through Interfolio only. Include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact points of three references. Applications for the 2026‑2027 academic year will be accepted up until January 31, 2026.
To apply, visit:
apply.interfolio.com/176910
Salary Range Salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on geographic location, skills, and other factors.
Equal Opportunity Employer Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. The University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply.
Pre‑Employment Information Pre‑employment background checks will be conducted. For assistance or accommodation during the pre‑employment process, contact the HR Business Services Office at
[email protected] . For TTY users, call Maryland Relay or dial 711. Additional information about workplace accommodations is available at
accessibility.jhu.edu .
Background Checks Successful candidates will be subject to a pre‑employment background check including education verification.
EEO is the Law Information on EEO rights is available at
EEOC document .
Diversity and Inclusion Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity, and inclusion and advances these through its key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
Vaccine Requirements Johns Hopkins University encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID‑19 vaccine. Seasonal flu vaccination is required for all faculty, staff, and students. Exceptions for religious beliefs or medical reasons must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. The pre‑employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, and those involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against rubella, measles, mumps, varicella, hepatitis B, and Tdap. Additional information and vaccine registries are available on the JHU and Johns Hopkins Medicine websites.
Additional Provisions Pre‑employment physical requirements for specific campus settings may apply, including documentation of immune status against rubella, measles, mumps, varicella, hepatitis B, and Tdap. Documentation may include two MMR vaccine doses, two varicella vaccine doses, or antibody status to these diseases. Blood tests for immunities are usually included in the pre‑employment physical except for employees whose own health care providers provide results. All vaccinations required for these diseases will be provided at no cost in the Occupational Health office.
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The distinguished scholar will partner with faculty at the Kissinger Center and across SAIS, build a research program focused on German‑U.S. relations, develop curricula for training future leaders, and engage U.S., European, and global policy professionals. The chair will also support two DAAD post‑doctoral fellows, organize an annual German‑U.S. conference in Berlin, and facilitate a summer workshop for early‑career scholars and policymakers in Washington, D.C.
Background SAIS is a global institution with campuses in Bologna, Italy; Nanjing, China; and Washington, D.C. It offers an interdisciplinary curriculum rooted in international economics, international relations, and regional studies, preparing students to address multifaceted world challenges. The school’s Faculty provides counsel to public leaders and private sector executives, informing and shaping policy worldwide.
DAAD is one of the world’s leading funding organizations for international exchange, supporting the global study and research of more than 2.7 million scholars. It promotes German Studies, encourages German language abroad, and furnishes developing countries with best practices in establishing universities and advising decision makers in cultural, educational, and developmental policy.
Qualifications SAIS seeks a distinguished scholar with a proven record of impactful research on contemporary global challenges and a policy‑relevant agenda. Scholars in strategic studies, diplomatic history, and related fields are encouraged. Preferred candidates will be well grounded in historical approaches to global statecraft and strategic communication with broad audiences.
Research agendas touching on transnational issues—climate change, migration, regional integration, globalization, and international/transatlantic security policy—will receive special consideration. Candidates should have a research focus on Germany, expertise in Germany’s international relations with Europe and the world, and proven experience forging strategic links with international policymaking circles.
Candidates must be affiliated with a German university or research institution to build a bridge between Germany and the U.S. Prior experience within a U.S. academic and policy environment is a plus. The contract is flexible, comprising an initial one‑year term with the possibility of renewal.
The scholar will be expected to fulfill a teaching role in the Kissinger Center curriculum and seminars. Preference is for a full‑professor, but promising associate‑professor candidates will also be considered.
Application Instructions Applications are accepted through Interfolio only. Include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact points of three references. Applications for the 2026‑2027 academic year will be accepted up until January 31, 2026.
To apply, visit:
apply.interfolio.com/176910
Salary Range Salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on geographic location, skills, and other factors.
Equal Opportunity Employer Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. The University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply.
Pre‑Employment Information Pre‑employment background checks will be conducted. For assistance or accommodation during the pre‑employment process, contact the HR Business Services Office at
[email protected] . For TTY users, call Maryland Relay or dial 711. Additional information about workplace accommodations is available at
accessibility.jhu.edu .
Background Checks Successful candidates will be subject to a pre‑employment background check including education verification.
EEO is the Law Information on EEO rights is available at
EEOC document .
Diversity and Inclusion Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity, and inclusion and advances these through its key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
Vaccine Requirements Johns Hopkins University encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID‑19 vaccine. Seasonal flu vaccination is required for all faculty, staff, and students. Exceptions for religious beliefs or medical reasons must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. The pre‑employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, and those involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against rubella, measles, mumps, varicella, hepatitis B, and Tdap. Additional information and vaccine registries are available on the JHU and Johns Hopkins Medicine websites.
Additional Provisions Pre‑employment physical requirements for specific campus settings may apply, including documentation of immune status against rubella, measles, mumps, varicella, hepatitis B, and Tdap. Documentation may include two MMR vaccine doses, two varicella vaccine doses, or antibody status to these diseases. Blood tests for immunities are usually included in the pre‑employment physical except for employees whose own health care providers provide results. All vaccinations required for these diseases will be provided at no cost in the Occupational Health office.
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