Intelligence Studies (Professor of Practice)

The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin (LBJ School) invites applications for a professional-track Professor of Practice focused on intelligence studies. One of the nations top programs in public affairs the LBJ School is seeking to strengthen its faculty in the field of intelligence. The LBJ School comprises more than 45 faculty members and approximately 500 undergraduate and graduate students. This faculty member would teach in the Master of National Security the National Security Minor and the Master of Global Policy degree programs and be affiliated with the Clements-Strauss Intelligence Studies Project (ISP).

This role is designed for an expert practitioner who has spent a career as an active member of the Intelligence Community and is passionate about preparing the next generation of national security professionals. Our courses focus on teaching students how intelligence influences national security policymaking. The appointee will bridge the gap between academic theory and the high-stakes reality of national security ensuring our students are ready for their careers. The appointee is expected to contribute to the curriculum by teaching undergraduate and graduate courses on strategic topics such as: Covert Action and National Security Policy; Intelligence and National Security; Thinking Writing and Briefing for National Security; and other relevant classes and support the annual ISP Texas Intelligence Academy: National Security Policymaking and the Instruments of Statecraft to the national capital region. The appointee will also participate in faculty governance in the LBJ School and supervise undergraduate and graduate student research.

A minimum of 1015 years of experience within the U.S. Intelligence Community or a closely related national security institution. An ideal candidate will possess extensive experience at the strategic level of intelligence with a record of interfacing with and supporting policymakers managing large budgets and teams interacting with senior foreign intelligence officials and engaging in senior interagency coordination. Demonstrated mastery in at least one core intelligence discipline (Analysis Operations Technical Collection or Counterintelligence) is required. A graduate degree in a relevant field (International Relations Security Studies Political Science/Government History Data Science etc.) is preferred though significant senior-level professional experience or professional study may be considered. Experience in college teaching is an advantage.