Scholar-teachers with impact
At the School of International Service, our faculty are at the core of what makes us a top-10 school for international affairs. We are an award-winning group of scholar-teachers covering myriad disciplines that are so necessary for understanding today's complex international challenges and opportunities. The SIS Faculty Affairs Office provides support and serves as an anchor for our faculty community of 120 scholar-teachers.
Our faculty have access to innovative initiatives: diversity and inclusion, mentoring, and research programs. SIS faculty are dedicated to significant service and often hold presidential or other leadership positions in professional associations, engage in meaningful volunteer work, serve on editorial boards and as journal reviewers, and so much more. They are supported and encouraged to teach around the world, teach through various digital platforms, and engage with academics from sister universities. Opportunities truly abound for SIS faculty.
What Makes SIS Special?
William Akoto
The quality teaching at SIS embodies the best of the scholar-teacher model.
I joined SIS primarily due to its outstanding reputation for impactful policy-relevant scholarship, which aligns perfectly with my dedication to making a meaningful difference through my research. The enthusiasm and dedication of the faculty and students at SIS create a vibrant community of scholars eager to tackle pressing global challenges.
A growing top-10 school for international affairs, SIS hired 28
new full-time faculty since 2015SIS Faculty Research
SIS scholar-teachers often:
- Incorporate research into their teaching and provide opportunities for students to coauthor publications
- Receive numerous external awards
- Contribute to cutting-edge research findings
More than 9
different disciplines represented by newly hired SIS faculty.Meet the Faculty Affairs team
Rachel Sullivan Robinson Senior Associate Dean, SIS SIS | Environment, Development & Health
Nina Yamanis Professor and Associate Dean for Graduate Education, SIS SIS | Environment, Development & Health
Alissa Iwaniuk Faculty Affairs Manager SIS | Finance & Personnel Administration