Director – International Relations and Diplomacy Programs

Your missionThe Director of International Relations and Diplomacy (IRD) Programs, based at the Paris Campus, will provide academic leadership for Schiller International University’s undergraduate, graduate and online International Relations and Diplomacy programs across all campuses. The Director will be responsible for ensuring program currency and curriculum quality, faculty hiring and performance, and achieving student outcomes within the International Relations and Diplomacy discipline. In addition, the Director will provide Academic Leadership at the Paris Campus for all academic programs.   The role encompasses the oversight of program design, curriculum development, course content, syllabi, course delivery, assessment and continuous improvement processes, ensuring compliance with U.S. accreditation standards, local regulatory requirements, and dual-degree and articulation agreements with various partners. The Director will work closely with academic leaders across campuses to recruit, evaluate, and support faculty teaching International Relations and Diplomacy courses, ensuring consistency in academic standards and learning outcomes throughout the institution. The director will also work with academic team, student experience and data team to monitor key performance indicators and help design interventions to ensure achieving student outcomes set by the university.   In collaboration with Associate Deans, Directors of other academic areas, and the Paris Campus Director, the Director of International Relations and Diplomacy Programs will provide academic leadership for the Paris Campus and oversee faculty hiring and management, course allocations and academic operation.  The successful candidate will work closely with faculty, staff, and other university stakeholders to foster student engagement, academic success, preparation for employment and career success, and deliver a transformative, student-centered educational experience aligned with Schiller’s experie