Professor of Practice in International Affairs

Position Summary

Indiana University's Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies invites applications for a position of Professor of Practice in International Affairs. We welcome applications from candidates with professional expertise in the area of finance and development.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses (two per semester)
• Hold regular office hours
• Lead relevant programmatic activities
• Engage with relevant communities of practice
• Participate actively in the governance of the Hamilton Lugar School, including through service on relevant faculty committees
• Contribute to the School's output and visibility by engaging with the media, sharing insights at relevant off-campus forums, and publishing occasional written analyses such as op-eds or policy papers

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a field related to international affairs (preferred)
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience (required)
• Professional excellence and leadership, normally through distinguished service in senior-level positions over an extended period of time
• Commitment to public policy education as a means to develop leaders in international affairs
• Interest and ability to teach, mentor and advise students on professional issues and engage with academic researchers effectively

Teaching Expectations

Successful candidates should be able to teach in the areas of development implementation and the finance of development.

Appointment Details

This position will entail an initial three-year appointment, with annual renewals through the seventh year, with long-term contracts of five years to follow a successful long-term appointment review. This role can begin as early as August 2026.

About the Hamilton Lugar School

The Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies houses the Department of International Studies and three preeminent area studies departments: East Asian Languages and Cultures, Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures, and Central Eurasian Studies. A long-standing leader in language and cultural studies in the Midwest, it also houses three federally funded language flagship programs (Arabic, Chinese, and Russian), and fifteen additional research and teaching centers and programs including: the IU African Studies Program, Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Center for the Study of the Middle East, Inner Asian and Uralic National Resource Center, Robert F. Byrnes Russian and East European Institute and others. The School's central mission is to combine deep area expertise with rigorous, multidisciplinary instruction of international affairs and global cultural studies.

About Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana is a college town in south central Indiana, roughly one hour to the award-winning Indianapolis Airport and ninety minutes to Louisville, KY. Bloomington offers many amenities including a relatively low cost of living, short commute times, excellent public schools, diverse dining options, and easy access to state parks and national forests. IU Bloomington is home to the Jacobs School of Music, and the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture, and Design, as well as a vibrant local music, comedy, and theater scene provide access to substantial affordable artistic programming.

Required Application Materials

Candidates should submit the following materials:

• A detailed curriculum vitae
• A cover letter or personal statement outlining relevant professional experience, experience with or philosophy of teaching, interest in the position
• A list of at least three people whom we may contact for references if the candidate proceeds to become a finalist for the position
• A sample syllabus (of an undergraduate course on development finance)

We also encourage applicants to submit one or more written works that demonstrate their writing and analysis, as well as sample teaching materials and student evaluations from courses that the applicant has taught (if applicable). Applicant referees will receive an email link to submit their letters of reference directly to the search committee through the PeopleAdmin interface.