Clinical Assistant Professor of Transnational Security

Description

The NYU School of Professional Studies Center for Global Affairs (CGA) seeks a Clinical Assistant Professor specializing in Security Studies, focusing on African security dynamics, international security, political violence, and cyber security to commence on September 1, 2025. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research examines African states' security challenges and defense strategies, especially in the Lake Chad, Sahel, and Horn of Africa regions, and who consider Africa's role as both an influencer and actor in global security, including cyber resilience. The rank of the position will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

 

Faculty members should have experience working with a diverse base of professionals and teaching a diverse population of students.  This full-time position is a nine-month appointment with a two-year renewable faculty contract.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

●       Teaching: Develop and teach graduate courses within the Center for Global Affairs that address International and Transnational Security, International Relations, Analytic Skills for Global Affairs, Cyber Security, Terrorism and Counterterrorism, US-Africa Relations, and the Future of War. Courses should emphasize critical analysis of global security challenges, focusing on African contexts and the influence of emerging technologies like cyber security on regional and international stability.

●       Scholarly Work, Creative Production, and Professional Activity: Conduct and publish high-impact, policy-relevant research on African security issues, such as violent extremism, cyber threats, the efficacy of African military and cybersecurity responses, and the impact of international assistance on regional security. Research areas may include political violence, sovereignty in African states, human security, and the implications of cyber and non-state actor interventions on regional stability.

●       Advising and Mentorship: Provide academic advising to students within the CGA and mentor them in research and professional development. Supervise graduate theses and independent research projects, integrating real-world applications such as case studies on cyber security and African security challenges to prepare students for international relations and security careers.

●       Program Development: Organize and participate in speaker series, conferences, and roundtables at the CGA to connect students with leading experts in African security studies, cyber security, and international relations. Collaborate with CGA’s diverse programs to develop interdisciplinary initiatives and engage a wider audience in discussions on cyber security and African security issues.

 

The MS in Global Affairs (MSGA) is the flagship graduate program of the NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs (CGA), repeatedly ranked by the Foreign Policy Association as one of the nation’s leading institutions in preparing students for international relations and foreign service jobs. The MSGA curriculum provides the global insight and contextual perspectives of international affairs needed to become a well-rounded professional globally. It affords students the benefits, resources, and prestige of earning a degree at NYU while immersed in NYC—home to the United Nations and one of the world's largest international affairs/diplomatic communities.

 

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, this position's annual base salary range is $85,000 - $135,000.  New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, and market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

 

NYU School of Professional Studies

Founded in 1934, the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYUSPS) offers a broad range of degree and noncredit programs that are professionally oriented, integrate theory with real