The Johns Hopkins University Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) invites applications for the Associate Director of its Center for Transatlantic Relations. Reporting to the Director, this position requires expertise in transatlantic relations, project management, organizational and representational skills, research and financial planning capabilities and familiarity with foreign policy making processes.

Optimally the Associate Director would be a member of the SAIS faculty and should be qualified to teach graduate level courses. He/she also represents the program and hosts a wide range of events; therefore applicants must possess the ability to work with very senior level government officials, Members of Congress, local and international business leaders and foreign dignitaries. Expertise in U.S. foreign policy, contemporary international political, security and economic issues, and the dynamics of such international organizations such as the European Union and NATO is essential to this position, as is the ability to write policy-oriented research papers and to organize and lead research projects and policy-oriented study groups. Another critical element of the position is to assume fundraising responsibilities in identifying potential funders in North America and Europe; developing strategies for approaching funders, writing narratives and presenting proposals to funders.

A Ph.D. along with government, business, media experience in international relations and/or transatlantic relations is required. Speaking proficiency in a European language other than English is a plus.

TO APPLY

A letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and names of three references should be submitted electronically to: zbristo1@jhu.edu or mailed to Office of Human Resources, School of Advanced International Studies, The Johns Hopkins University, 1740 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 303, Washington, D.C. (electronic submissions preferred). Applications should be submitted by October 15, 2011; applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with qualifications.

SAIS is a graduate school offering M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in International Relations with training in international economics, finance, security and development. It has three campuses, Washington, D.C. (the main campus), Bologna, Italy and Nanjing, China. The Center for Transatlantic Relations is a major policy-oriented research center at the School. The Johns Hopkins University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 09/29/11