Member Opportunities

Professor of Security and Intelligence Studies and Director of Centre for Security and Intelligence Studies (BUCSIS) [NEW]

The University of Buckingham is keen to build on its strengths to further enhance the teaching and research culture and is looking for a candidate who shares similar knowledge and research exchange ambitions and is keen to make a notable contribution. By joining our passionate and active team, the candidate can expect excellent support in their teaching, research, knowledge exchange and scholarly activity.

The Centre for Security and Intelligence Studies (BUCSIS) was established at Buckingham in 2008, and has since grown to become one of the premier academic centres focusing on this subject-area in the UK, with approximately 150 current students across undergraduate, postgraduate and professional-oriented courses and programmes.

As Associate Professor/Professor and BUCSIS Director the role is to provide operational and strategic leadership for the BUCSIS team and Politics/IR within the Social Sciences area of the Faculty of Business, Humanities and Social Sciences. This role will continue to project the centre nationally and internationally as a premier provider of academic and professional skills development in the broad security sector, which encompasses a wide and growing range of career opportunities in a variety of public and private sector roles. In so doing, the role also projects the brand of the University of Buckingham as an innovative and developing provider of high-quality higher education.

The successful applicant will be expected to have degrees in the relevant subject area and relevant teaching and research experience in Security and Intelligence studies. The candidate should have a portfolio that enables them to demonstrate their skills and knowledge in this discipline. Candidates with background/experience in Security and Intelligence studies are particularly encouraged to apply. Professional qualifications such as a recognised Higher Education teaching qualification or Higher Education Academy Fellowship would be advantageous.

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box, but we are invested in our people and their development, so we encourage you to apply if you believe you have the majority of the skills and experience required and are keen to develop further!

What can we offer you?

We might be small, but we can still offer plenty of perks! In addition to an Aviva Pension scheme, we offer:

• Beautiful working environments across our campuses in Buckingham and Crewe, with plenty of space
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Christmas closure
• On-site gym and exercise classes
• On-site catering facilities
• University bookshop with staff discount (Buckingham)
• Free on-site parking
• Excellent opportunities to network and continue learning across a variety of departments

The closing date for applications is 19th June 2026 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held on w/c 29th of June 2026.

Please note: if successful, any offer is subject to standard checks, including qualifications, eligibility to work in the UK on a permanent basis and DBS (if applicable)

Visiting Assistant Professor - Intelligence Analysis, James Madison University

We invite applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in the Bachelor’s Degree Program in Intelligence Analysis (IA) within the School of Integrated Sciences (SIS). SIS supports innovative and dynamic academic careers for 40 faculty rooted in our constituent undergraduate programs--Geography, Integrated Science and Technology (ISAT), and Intelligence Analysis--along with growing graduate programs. For more information about our School and its programs, please visit: https://www.jmu.edu/cise/sis/

This posting focuses on the curricular needs of the IA program, which offers a multidisciplinary undergraduate degree preparing students to become analysts, with a specialization in intelligence analysis. Our program serves around 250 students, with important national and international partnerships providing opportunities for students to engage with real-world security challenges. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

For this visiting position, we are looking for candidates who are well prepared to teach courses that focus on applied technology (specifically data visualization for analysts), and specialty courses depending on the faculty member’s expertise potentially to include but not limited to:
• cyber security/cyber intelligence analysis;
• geospatial analysis;
• an introduction to and/or advanced courses in analysis in military, law enforcement, or private sector contexts;
• systems dynamics in applied security contexts;
• or professional skills in communicating analysis effectively to include verbally and visually/graphically.

A typical teaching load is three courses per semester in person, and there are numerous opportunities for creativity in curricular development as long as it supports the teaching of analysis. Please review the IA catalog for specific details on individual courses (including IA342: Visualization Methods, Technologies and Tools for Intelligence Analysis) at: Program: Intelligence Analysis, B.S. - James Madison University.

Qualifications:

For this position, a Ph.D. in a relevant academic field is preferred. OR a minimum of a master’s degree with substantial, demonstrated experience as an analyst.

We welcome applicants from any academic discipline (to include the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences) and/or any professional analytical background in the public or private sectors that enables them to speak with credibility about the process of doing analysis.

We are particularly interested in individuals who:

• have a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching, research, and one-on-one professional mentoring for future analysts
• demonstrate an ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• have the ability to incorporate technology in teaching and student research.

Beginning Review Date: 05/29/2026

Professor or Associate Professor of Open-Source Intelligence, University of Texas at El Paso

The Department of Criminal Justice & Security Studies at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is seeking to fill a faculty position for a new open-source intelligence (OSINT) laboratory, created to be the first of its kind to study the complex security issues within the U.S.-Mexico border region. The faculty member will serve as the lead researcher of the Open-Source Lab and help lead efforts to establish the nation’s premier institution analyzing U.S. Mexican border security, including how it is impacted by political, social, physical, and economic forces across (and beyond) the Western Hemisphere. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Ph.D. from an accredited university in security studies, political science, public policy, or a closely related discipline to intelligence studies. 
• Experience leading complex projects 
• Success in securing extramural funding and/or the ability to leverage government funds to sustain large-scale projects. 
• Understanding of modern intelligence technology and tools. 

Preferred Areas: We are seeking candidates who have demonstrated research expertise in one or more of the following areas: open-source intelligence; intelligence collection and management; intelligence analysis; national security 

Professional experience in these areas within the intelligence and national security fields is welcomed.

Application Review Date: The review of applications will begin March 31, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. 

Department Chair - Criminal Justice and Security Studies, University of Texas at El Paso

The Department of Criminal Justice and Security Studies is seeking a Department Chair at the rank of Full Professor with an outstanding record of scholarly research and grants as well as experience in strategic planning, program-building initiatives, and faculty mentoring. We seek a leader with management and analytical skills, as well as a strategic planner committed to consolidating the national reputation of the department and its robust programs. The Department Chair will support the recruitment and retention of faculty and staff, advocate for a strategic vision for the undergraduate and graduate programs and foster an environment of inclusive excellence for students. If you are a a full professor in Security Studies with a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Political Science, Public Policy, History (Intelligence or National Security), or a related field, please consider applying for or sharing this vacancy.