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Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Associate Professor of the Practice or

Texas A&M University, Washington

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Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Associate Professor of the Practice or Professor of the Practice and Director of the Master of National Security and Intelligence Program

The Department of International Affairs in the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track Associate or Full Professor of the Practice, to work in the School’s teaching site in Washington, D.C. This 10‑month academic term position will start January 5, 2026 and may be renewed. The successful candidate will teach six courses per academic year, including INTA 652: The Role of Intelligence in Security Affairs, and will serve as Director of the Master of National Security and Intelligence (MNSI) Program, leading curriculum, stakeholder engagement, and program innovation to prepare students for careers across the intelligence community and national security sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Program Leadership

  • Lead strategic planning and execution for the MNSI program, aligning objectives with the mission of the Bush School.
  • Collaborate in the organization of Bush School site events, including graduation celebrations and orientation programs.
  • Maintain regular correspondence with students, supporting student success and engagement.
  • Serve on selection committees, including the NSTAR Program Selection Committee, to guide student development and program alignment.

Teaching

  • Instruct three graduate courses each semester, including INTA 652: The Role of Intelligence in Security Affairs (required).
  • Two additional courses based on the Director’s expertise in an Intelligence Community specialty area: collections, covert action, analysis, counterintelligence, or regional specialization.
  • Develop and deliver high-impact, practice-based course content and facilitate seminars and capstone projects.

Curriculum and Assessment Oversight

  • Coordinate guest lecturer visits to the D.C. site, including scheduling, logistical support, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and integration of part-time faculty in partnership with program leadership.
  • Support curriculum development for the MNSI program, collaborating with the academic program director to design new courses and update existing offerings to reflect industry and agency best practices.
  • Foster and evaluate capstone projects in alignment with employer and agency needs.
  • Lead ongoing MNSI and MIP program assessment and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with TAMU goals and assessment protocols.

Faculty Support

  • Coordinate guest lecturer visits to the D.C. site, including scheduling, logistical support, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and integration of part-time faculty in partnership with program leadership.

Industry and Agency Engagement

  • Cultivate relationships with government agencies, law enforcement, and the Intelligence Community to enhance opportunities for internships, job placements, and collaborative learning.
  • Engage private sector organizations—including defense and intelligence contractors—for student development activities, roundtable discussions, and industry events.
  • Promote academic collaboration with intelligence studies consortia and peer institutions, support joint career fairs, student conferences, and research initiatives.

External Representation

  • Represent the MNSI program externally at professional conferences, career events, and within strategic partnerships.
  • Collaborate with the admissions team to support recruitment of prospective students.
  • Advance program objectives through the support of development and philanthropic initiatives in coordination with Bush School leadership.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in a relevant discipline such as national security, intelligence studies, international relations, public policy, economics, finance, or a related field, or have an extraordinary record of accomplishment in the Intelligence Community, national security sector, or related agencies, along with significant teaching experience at the college or school level in the field or a closely related area.
  • Demonstrated excellence in graduate‑level teaching, curriculum development, and academic program administration.
  • Proven leadership in academic and professional engagement, including stakeholder collaboration and external representation.
  • Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

All application materials must be submitted through Interfolio at Application materials should include:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal statement: Your statement should include your philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service as applicable.
  • Names and contact information of five professional references.

Inquiries about this position may be sent to Luke McCabe ( ).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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