International Scholar In Residence

The position requires utilization of formal related education and advanced experience to develop lectures and course content in the area of international business including international public relations government relations international trade diplomacy and Latin-American affairs conducting policy-relevant research in these areas both individually and in collaboration with other scholars and performing other duties as assigned.

The candidate will be engaged in the teaching of others and in work important to the advancement of our University mission with the goal of continuing to attain mastery in the research discipline.

This position is offered only to particularly distinguished individuals who have demonstrated excellence in the applicable field. This position serves at the pleasure of the Universitys President and thus the position is often seen as more prestigious than an ordinary full professorship.

POSITION DUTIES

Conduct policy-relevant research on international public relations international trade diplomacy Latin-American Affairs individually and in collaboration with other scholars;

Utilize formal related education and advanced experience to develop lectures and course content for the Business School in the areas of: international public relations international trade diplomacy Latin-American Affairs.

Lecture at various undergraduate and graduate seminars on applicable topics;

Serve as a mentor to postdoctoral fellows as well as undergraduate and graduate students with related research interests; and

Work closely in coordination with the Center Directors and with other researchers and faculty members within the University and across campus to promote excellence in the study of Political Science.

Utilize a combination of teaching methods for mentoring of full-time faculty and/or students remotely delivered synchronous or asynchronous instruction or onsite direct instruction at the Universitys Campus or online training facilities

Consult with Universitys full-time faculty members and University administrators related to curriculum development lecture topics and research projects on applicable areas of expertise;

Work closely with the Universitys instructional administrators to deliver exceptional learning experiences for faculty and students;

Assist with developing material to be presented as a guest lecturer in applicable research areas;

Conduct and seek publication of academic research papers as required by University administration. Independently conducts technical research. Prepares various reports containing descriptive analytical and evaluative content that may be submitted for publication.

Present research results in meetings conferences seminars and symposia.

Conducts research of the literature available in the field.

Conducts analyses of data. Interprets draws conclusions and presents in lectures and other symposia.

Constructs tests or assists in the construction of tests.

REQUIREMENTS

In order to meet the Universitys accreditation requirement and ensure rigorous curriculum offerings to our students the University only employs individuals that are degreed professionals but also highly qualified in their respective specialty field particularly those individuals that are highly experienced and have received recognition for their outstanding contributions to their scholarly field.

Particularly the University requires that each Scholar possess a minimum of a Bachelor of Arts degree in their field of expertise in this particular case: a degree of Political Science or the equivalent experience is required. As well the beneficiary must be considered a subject matter expert in the same.

Background in issues related to international relations with a demonstrated capacity for analytical and policy-relevant research in one or more of the following areas of interest: governmental relations Latin-American Affairs Diplomacy.

A bachelors degree in relevant social science discipline.

Evidence of outstanding potential for research and teaching.

Well-developed conceptual and analytic skills and a proven ability to design and develop a program of independent research courses and outreach.

Extensive leadership experience.

Required Experience:

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