The School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) of Johns Hopkins University is seeking to fill the Wilson E. Schmidt Distinguished Professorship at the Henry A. Kissinger Center for Global Affairs (Kissinger Center). The professorship was established to support a senior faculty member located in SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy, working in collaboration with other members of the Kissinger Center to pursue its mission of historically informed statecraft and strategy. Candidates with an interest in global affairs, international relations, diplomatic and military history, grand strategy, and efforts to bridge the gap between the worlds of scholarship and policy are encouraged to apply. We are especially interested in candidates whose research and teaching focus on issues surrounding emerging technology. A record of exemplary scholarship, teaching, and public engagement required. Experience in government, international or non-governmental organizations, and/or the private sector is also viewed favorably.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be expected to:




- Teach graduate courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.
- Advise and mentor MA and PhD students, including capstone, thesis, and dissertation supervision.
- Maintain an active program of research, writing, and public engagement appropriate to the appointment line – peer-reviewed scholarship for tenure-line appointments; substantial policy-relevant scholarship, reports, testimony, or comparable public-facing work for Professor of the Practice appointments.
- Build and sustain partnerships with government agencies, international institutions, industry, and civil society organizations working.
- Participate in faculty governance and service.

About SAIS Europe:

Established in 1955 as an integral part of the School of Advanced International Studies of Johns Hopkins University, SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy has been educating global leaders in the area of international affairs for over 70 years. As a

📌 Senior Professorship (Bologna)
🏢 Johns Hopkins University
📍 Bologna