Tobias Greiff
About Tobias Greiff
Tobias Greiff serves as the Assistant Dean for Academic Programs at the Elliott School of International Affairs, where he also teaches and oversees curriculum development. He has an extensive academic background and experience in international relations, conflict analysis, and institutional research.
Current Role at Elliott School of International Affairs
Tobias Greiff serves as the Assistant Dean for Academic Programs at the Elliott School of International Affairs. In this capacity, he provides leadership in academic assessment and institutional research. He oversees the online strategy for the school, which directly impacts the learning experience of over 3,000 students. Greiff also coordinates curriculum development and assessment for 18 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, ensuring that the academic offerings meet the needs of students and the demands of the field.
Teaching and Curriculum Development Experience
Greiff has extensive teaching experience at the Elliott School of International Affairs, where he is a Professorial Lecturer in the Security Policy Studies Program. He teaches courses focused on conflict analysis, resolution, and gender. Additionally, he directs the Global Capstone Program for graduate students, providing them with practical experience in international affairs. His previous roles include serving as an instructor for conflict analysis and resolution at George Mason University and as an instructor for international peace and conflict resolution at American University.
Educational Background
Tobias Greiff has a diverse educational background in international relations and political science. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy from Universität Erfurt, studying from 2012 to 2017. He also holds a Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, where he studied from 2004 to 2010. Greiff further pursued studies at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Groningen Business School, focusing on international relations and political science. His academic journey includes a brief study in psychology at Georgetown University.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current role, Greiff held several positions that contributed to his expertise in academic programs and international affairs. He worked at George Washington University as Associate Program Director and Coordinator for Curriculum Development and Assessment. His international experience includes serving as a Scholar at Konrad Adenauer Stiftung in Berlin and as a Graduate Scholar at Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung in Germany. Additionally, he worked as a Wissenschaftliche Hilfskraft at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.