Who we are:

The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university situated on the coast of southern New England. It’s a diverse and vibrant community of almost 10,000 students, with campuses around the country and around the world. Within its five colleges, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across the liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, business, engineering, public safety, and public service. We offer more than 100 academic programs, all grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning.

Continuing a 50-year tradition of excellence in public service education, the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences enjoys a national reputation as a leader of education in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, National Security, Fire Science, and Homeland Security.

The Lee College continues this tradition with expanded degree offerings that include innovative new programs in Security and Defense Policy, Investigations, and Public Administration.

Our comprehensive and highly ranked programs integrate theory and practice to best prepare our students to be effective and successful in the constantly evolving areas of justice, safety, and security.

Together, with the best traditions of a liberal arts education, our focus on engaged experiential learning prepares our students for the ever-expanding, technologically dependent, and increasingly challenging world of public service.

The Lee College's programs have also been recognized by U.S. News and World Report in its annual Best Colleges listings, ranking #1 in Best Online Master’s in Criminal Justice Programs for Veterans, and #2 in Best Online Master’s in Criminal Justice Programs.

The Department of National Security in the Lee College at the University of New Haven invites nominations and applications for a professor of National Security and Department Chair at either the Associate or Full Professor rank.

The University of New Haven’s National Security department includes a dynamic undergraduate program encompassing four distinct bachelor’s degrees (Security & Defense Policy, Intelligence Analysis, Homeland Security, and International Affairs), a robust master’s degree program, and several practitioner-oriented certificates.

You need:

· Previous higher education administrative experience as a leader of an academic department, and/or academic program.

· Experience with recruiting students from diverse populations.

· Policymaking experience in national security at either the federal, state, or local level.

· Ability to establish formal academic-policymaking partnerships with outside agencies is especially desirable.

· A terminal degree in national security, public policy, political science, or related field is required; Ph.D. preferred.

· The successful applicant will have teaching experience at the university level, established catalog of academic or policy publications, and/or an innovative research agenda.

· Applicants should also possess experience in university-level service or leadership in a government agency.

· Tenurable Assistant Professors may also be considered in accordance with these qualifications, specifically prior policymaking experience in national security or homeland security.

What’s in it for you:

• Health & Welfare Programs: Employees and their eligible family members, including spouses and dependent are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Programs.

• Wellness & Fitness: On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families; Employee Assistant Program.

• Commitment to Educational Excellence: Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents; Tuition exchange opportunities.

• Employee Discounts on products, services and educational opportunities.

• Work/Life Benefits: Generous paid time off programs; progressive paid holiday schedule (including holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s); 4 weeks of parental paid leave; flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable.

Diversity and Inclusion: The University of New Haven is committed to diversity and inclusion in higher education. The University seeks candidates whose teaching, research and/or service has prepared them to contribute diversity and inclusion in our academic community. Applicants are asked to submit a diversity and inclusion statement explaining how their teaching, scholarship and/or service, contributes to building and supporting diverse and inclusive.

Application Process: All information on candidates will be kept confidential. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should submit 1) a cover letter, 2) current curriculum vitae, 3) a concise (1 page) statement of teaching philosophy, 4) a research statement (3 pages max.) outlining both short- and long-term goals, 5) a (1 page) statement on diversity and inclusion, 6) the names of three current professional references with mailing addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers.

*The University of New Haven is not a qualifying E-Verify employer and its use of E-Verify is limited to specific government projects. For that reason, candidates with STEP OPT authorization cannot be considered for employment.