Jeffrey R. Macris, Ph.D.

Dean College of Leadership and Ethics

Biography

Dr. Jeff Macris is the Dean of the College of Leadership and Ethics. A former U.S. Navy pilot, he holds a doctorate and Master of Arts from Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies, a Bachelor of Business Administration in information systems from James Madison University and a linguist certificate in Arabic from the Defense Language Institute. He has taught courses in leadership, ethics, and Middle East history at the U.S. Naval Academy, Yale University, and Pepperdine University.

Contact Information

Jeffrey.Macris@usnwc.edu

Areas of Expertise

Ethics
Leadership
Middle East

Professional Highlights

2024

Dean of the College of Leadership and Ethics

Leads scholars and military practitioners in developing and delivering educational programs in Leadership Development and Ethics for senior national leaders.

2019

Deputy Director, U.S. Naval Academy Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership

Led two dozen scholars and military officers in teaching leadership and ethics to 4,400 future military officers.

2018

Yale University - Presidential Scholar and Visiting Professor

Taught Middle East history seminars to Yale University students.

2017

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

Project manager at Federal Funded Research and Development Center. Supervised teams of technical experts in quantitative and qualitative research projects for the U.S. federal government.

2016

Pepperdine University - Washington, D.C. Program

Adjunct professor of Middle East History and International Relations.

2007

Associate Professor-Permanent Military Professor, U.S. Naval Academy History Department

Associate Professor of Middle East history at U.S. service academy. Extensive work in academic assessment of student learning.

Education

Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, with distinction

M.A., Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, 1995

B.B.A. James Madison University, Information Systems, magna cum laude

Arabic Linguist Certificate, Defense Language Institute

Leadership Development Measurement Certificate, Rice University – Doerr Institute

Diversity & Inclusion Certificate, Cornell University

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