The Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University invites applications for appointment as Professor of the Practice of Global Development, non-tenure track. The successful candidate will be a distinguished practitioner who has worked at high levels in a major international organization, development agency, or non-governmental organization. We are particularly interested in candidates whose work has focused on core issues facing developing countries, including poverty, inclusive development, environmental degradation, climate resilience, infrastructure, and resource dependence, the Sustainable Development Goals, or who have expertise in NGO management, development finance, project management and/or development policymaking. We welcome regional expertise in any part of the world. The professor of the practice will teach courses in his/her areas of expertise, and will also advise and mentor students pursuing professional careers in global affairs. Prior teaching experience and a record of publication and research is not required but will be considered a plus.
Please submit 1) a letter of application describing your professional experience, and 2) curriculum vitae electronically at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/11807. Questions about the position or school may be directed to Ms. Elaine Bidianos at elaineb@bu.edu. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, beginning November 15, 2018, but applications will be accepted until the job is filled. The expected starting date for employment is July 1, 2019. The Pardee School of Global Studies offers B.A. and M.A. degrees and is committed to multidisciplinary, policy-relevant research and teaching.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
