Head of the Bachelor in International Affairs and Relations

EMLV - Ecole de Management Léonard de Vinci; Paris; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A private higher education institution in Paris is seeking a Head of the Bachelor in International Affairs and Relations. The role involves academic leadership, curriculum design, student management, and teaching. Candidates should possess a PhD and demonstrate teaching and research experience. This full-time permanent position offers opportunities in a supportive environment committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Proven teaching experience in higher education, ideally in a Grande École context.
• A recognized research track record.
• Familiarity with the French 'Grandes Écoles' system is an asset.

Responsabilités

• Academic leadership of the program.
• Design and update the curriculum based on current challenges.
• Oversee student recruitment and monitor student progress.
• Teach courses in international relations and contribute to research.

Connaissances

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

Teaching experience in higher education

Research track record

Formation

PhD in International Relations, Political Science, or Law

Description du poste

Head of the Bachelor in International Affairs and Relations

Location: France/ Paris

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time

Posted: 18/11/2025

Head of the Bachelor in International Affairs & Relations (M/F)

EMLV is a private higher education institution (Grande École in the French system) whose main campus is located in Paris La Défense, France. New campuses will open in September 2025 in both cities of Nantes and Montpellier. EMLV (EFMD, AMBA, and AACSB accredited) offers a broad range of business and management programs at undergraduate and graduate levels. The 5-year Master in Management program is fully accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education and awards a university-level Master degree (diplôme BAC+5 visé Grade Master). As part of the De Vinci Higher Education group, EMLV also offers double degree programs with complementary schools of the Group: ESILV Graduate School of Engineering and IIM Digital School. For further details about the school and its multidisciplinary research agenda, please visit the website at http://www.emlv.fr / and http://www.devinci.fr/research-center /.

Missions

Academic leadership of the program

• Design, structure, and update the curriculum to reflect current challenges in geopolitics and international business.
• Ensure the academic quality and coherence of courses, with a strong focus on employability and excellence.
• Lead and coordinate the teaching team, including internal and adjunct faculty.

Student & program management

• Oversee student recruitment, both in France and internationally.
• Monitor student progress and support their professional orientation.
• Represent and promote the program to internal and external stakeholders (corporate partners, academic institutions, public entities).

Teaching & research

• Teach courses in international relations, geopolitics, or strategic management.
• Contribute actively to the school's research agenda through publications in ranked journals (FNEGE/ABS) and interdisciplinary research projects.

Candidate Profile

You hold a PhD in International Relations, Political Science, or Law (applications from PhDs in Business Studies with a strong focus on geopolitics will also be considered). You have:

• Proven teaching experience in higher education (ideally within a Grande École context),
• A recognized research track record,
• Fluency in both English and French , spoken and written.

Familiarity with the French “Grandes Écoles” system will be an asset.

Application Procedure

Qualified candidates need to send their application package On this Link

• Academic CV including contact details for 3 referees,
• Cover letter outlining your teaching, research, and academic leadership experience,
• Two recent research papers or working papers,
• Recent teaching evaluations.

In keeping with its commitment to diversity and inclusion, the De Vinci Higher Education strives to offer an open and caring working environment where everyone can develop to their full potential. This position is open to all. We welcome applications from people with disabilities, and will consider accommodation solutions tailored to specific needs. EMLV will provide successful applicants with all the necessary information and support concerning moving and finding accommodation, as well as governmental administrative procedures and family-related issues if needed.

Our full-time permanent position, is located in Paris La Défense, and is available as soon as possible.

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