Description:
The annual teaching load of the College is capped at 18 credits, though NDC endeavors to limit teaching to 12 credits when possible. Candidates should be able to contribute to three or more core courses in the existing interdisciplinary curriculum and develop an elective in their area of expertise. (http://www.ndc.ac.ae/en/core-courses) - (https://www.ndc.ac.ae/). NDC follows an andragogic seminar model in graduate teaching, so the ability to lead facilitated seminars in English or Arabic is essential. An active research agenda is also required, with publication expectations of one peer-reviewed article, book chapter, or the equivalent per year. Academic rank will be determined by years of teaching experience and scholarship profile.
Essential
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The Incumbent Must Have The Following Essential Qualifications
- Terminal Degree (PhD) from an internationally recognized university in a discipline directly related to Strategic and Security Studies or a master’s degree in a discipline directly related to Strategic and Security Studies combined with significant and relevant experience as a practitioner in a related field.
- Teaching: Evidence of a minimum of 3 years teaching at the graduate level, including curriculum development and supervision of student research theses, or equivalent experience as a practitioner
- Research: Active research and scholarship profile within his/her discipline or area of specialization.
- Language: Fluency (speaking, reading, writing) in both NDC operative languages: Arabic and English.
- Communication: excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
- Knowledge: demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of international security affairs, including the political and security issues of the Middle East.
Desirable
The Following Will Be Considered An Advantage
- Subject Matter Expertise in the following disciplines as they relate to Strategic and Security Studies:
- Cyber Security
- Artificial Intelligence
- International Law
- Strategic Leadership
- Military History/Strategy
- Wargaming/Modelling & Simulation
- Professional Experience in his/her applied field as a policy practitioner at the national and/or international level.
COMPETENCIES
The Incumbent Must Demonstrate
- Achievement: Creates own measures of excellence and improves performance as a life-long learner;
- Analytical Thinking: Sees multiple relationships;
- Change and Leadership: Expresses vision for positive change;
- Impact and Influence: Uses direct and indirect influence to elicit positive results;
- Initiative: Is pro-active and decisive in a time-sensitive situation.
- Organizational and Cultural Awareness: Understands organizational politics and cultural sensitivities;
- Teamwork: Solicits inputs and encourages others.
- Technology: Proficiency in modern classroom technologies, including Generative AI.