Available courses for the 2010-2011 academic year are listed below.
Conflict Analysis and Resolution (Fall 2010)
The course will examine conflict analysis and resolution as a field of theoretical inquiry, research and practice and provide students with a broad overview of the field. The course will explore the history and theory of the field as well as contemporary debates. The students will learn to explore the role of crucial factors such as tradition, culture, race, gender, religion, geopolitics and many others in analyzing the different type of conflicts. By the end of the term, the students will develop their own approach to conflict resolution and peacemaking based on the analysis and interpretation of work by various scholars in the field and on the recognition of their own social location, life experiences and values.
Conflict, Violence and War (Fall 2010)
This course will survey and critically examine theoretical and empirical scholarship on the causes and conditions of war, violence, and conflict and on the possible solutions to these problems. The main purposes of the course are: to present and critique central theories that have been used to analyze various types of social and political conflicts; to evaluate the usefulness of these theories by applying them to specific case studies; and to encourage and assist students to develop their own perspectives and to construct useful theories for conflict analysis and conflict resolution.
Advanced Seminar in International Security (Fall 2010)
The course will introduce some of the major theoretic and policy-oriented debates in international security. Students will be familiarised with different theoretical approaches to the concept of security strategic studies, critical security studies, Copenhagen School, human security. Theoretic and practical approaches to military and non-military factors that influence human, national, regional and world security will be discussed. The course allows students to think critically about traditional and emerging threats, including demographic, health, environment and resource-related security issues. Students are required to write a research paper and present the findings of their research. The course will be held as a combination of lectures and seminars and students are required to write an in depth research essay.
International Negotiation (Fall 2010)
The course aims to equip students with an in-depth knowledge of the literature on the history and practice of international negotiations. The course examines contending approaches to international negotiations and provides a detailed overview of negotiation techniques and their usefulness and limits in the management of deeply rooted conflicts. It analyzes international negotiation processes in diverse conflict settings, including crisis negotiation, international business negotiation, diplomatic negotiations) and social conflict situations (e.g., protracted ethnic-based conflicts). The course features role plays, simulations, case studies, films, and guest speakers.
Terrorism and Counterterrorism (Spring 2011)
This course examines the origins and evolution of modern terrorism, challenges posed by terrorist groups to states and to the international system, and strategies employed to confront and combat terrorism. The course will assess a wide variety of terrorist organizations, and explore the psychological, socioeconomic, political, and religious causes of terrorist violence past and present. The course will also focus on the responses to terrorism by governments, particularly in the area of policy and decision-making. The students will understand strengths and weaknesses of various counterterrorism strategies, from the point of view of efficacy as well as ethics, and look into ways in which the new threat of global terrorism might impact the healthy functioning of democratic states. The course will also include case studies of successes and failures, including the use of military force, public diplomacy, economic aid, covert and intelligence action, and information and influence operations
Middle Eastern Politics and Security (Spring 2011)
This course provides an insight into the political systems of the Middle East with a specific focus on security issues. Over the course of semester the students will examine the political development of Middle Eastern states from the period of European colonization to today, the phenomenon of Arab nationalism, Islamism, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, democratization, oil and economic development and regional security. The course assumes no previous study of the Middle East.
Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict (Spring 2011)
The course provides students with a conceptual framework for understanding and analyzing ethnic conflicts. The first part of the course provides a general overview for understanding ethnic and nationalist conflict. The second part of the course analyzes the causes of ethnic conflict and civil war, including psychological, historical, political, ethnic, ideological, religious and economic factors. The third part of the course examines domestic strategies for dealing with ethnic and political differences, including accommodation, domination, co-optation, assimilation, secession and genocide. The fourth and final part of the course examines international responses to ethnic and nationalist conflict, including the use of policy instruments such as economic measures, mediation and military force. A wide selection of cases studies are used illustrate theoretical arguments.
International Law and Use of Force (Spring 2011)
This course explores both the rules consulted before resorting to use of force and the rules applicable in an armed conflict. The first part of the course will make students aware of the fundamental principles regulating use of force in international law. Current issues such Darfur, Iraq, Afghanistan and Somalia will be discussed in detail. Conflicts of self-determination and solutions to them in the form of international autonomy will be paid credit, too. The second part of the course will familiarize with the content and practical significance of international legal regulation of humanitarian problems resulting from international and non-international armed conflicts. Students will discuss victim protection and assistance, as well as the application of international humanitarian law in civil wars. The course will also give an overview of the institutional framework of international criminal justice. This course is instructed through lectures, discussions, assigned readings, case studies and, where appropriate, audio-visual materials.
Peacekeeping and Post-war reconstruction (Spring 2011)
The course will track and analyse the evolution of the character and nature of peacekeeping and the politics of the use of force for humanitarian purposes. It focuses on the theory and practice of peacekeeping and peace operations. At the same time the course will introduce basic concepts in developmental economics and peace through commerce as well as increase the overall awareness of how business can be a force for good in society, particularly in war-torn areas. The students of this course will investigate the activities of local and/or international businesses in a war-torn region and the positive/negative impact of those business activities. They will also go deeper into the specific political, cultural, economic, and business challenges of a specific war-torn country.
JOB SUMMARY
Visiting Professors will be responsible for teaching above listed and related subjects
Appointment begins September of 2010 with a semester-long contract, which can be renewed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment with several years of teaching experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
Ability to interact with the public, students, faculty and other staff members to accomplish academic goals
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to organize work tasks and establish priorities
RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching two courses per semester
Holding office hours
Advising students on the research
Serve in administrative capacity for a limited time as part of a team developing the Academy
Collaborating closely with key Faculty and alumni to develop events for all students
Providing quality instruction to students
Performing other related duties as assigned
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Current CV
Cover letter explaining their teaching and research interests
Recent teaching evaluations
Sample course syllabi
Two writing samples
Three names of referees
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Qualified individuals should submit Application package via email to recruitment@ada.edu.az specifying the Job Title in the subject line no later than June 15, 2010. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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