U.S. NAVAL WAR COLLEGE
NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND SEEKS
PROFESSOR OF NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS
COLLEGE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
(AD-1701-03/05)
The College of Distance Education (CDE) at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island seeks a Professor of National Security Affairs. This is non-tenure track position. This is not a remote work position; however, the incumbent may be eligible for situational telework as determined by policy and the position requirements. The incumbent may be expected to travel on occasion.
The U.S. Naval War College. The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) is a Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) institution serving the nation, the Department of Defense, and the U.S. Navy. U.S. and selected international graduates earn Master of Arts degrees in National Security & Strategic Studies or Defense & Strategic Studies accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The College educates and develops future leaders through the development of strategic perspective, critical thinking, and cultural awareness, as well as enhancing the capability to advise and eventually serve as senior leaders and policy makers. The College also helps to define the future Navy and its roles and missions; supports combat readiness; strengthens global maritime partnerships; and promotes ethics and leadership throughout the force. We are actively seeking candidates with diverse academic, demographic, and professional backgrounds. More information on the college can be found at www.usnwc.edu.
College of Distance Education (CDE). The CDE delivers graduate-level, Intermediate-level Joint Professional Military Education (JPME-I) courses that combine to provide an in-depth study of war at the strategic, theater-strategic, and operational levels of war. Curriculum is delivered based upon the learning objectives of JPME as defined in the Joint Staff Officer Professional Military Education Policy (OPMEP), and upon the NWC’s National Security Affairs Department (NSA) Theater Security Decision Making (TSDM), Strategy and Policy (S&P) Department Strategy and War (S&W), and Joint Military Operations (JMO) Department Joint Maritime Operations (JMO) curricula. For more information on the CDE can be obtained by visiting the NWC’s website at: College of Distance Education.
Responsibilities. Incumbent teaches the Theater Security Decision Making (TSDM) course at the Intermediate Service College level with duties including: conducting classroom and online instruction; reviewing and evaluating student essays, examinations, and other written and verbal assessments; developing curricula; conducting research and contributing to the knowledge base of professional fields, making significant contributions to the research, analysis, and war gaming functions of the NWC; performing various types of service to the College; traveling to, and lecturing at, nonresident seminars around the country as required; and performing educational administrative functions as required.
The TSDM course educates NWC students in contemporary security studies at both the strategic and the theater-strategic levels. In support of this primary objective, the department develops core curricula and provides graduate-level interdisciplinary instruction in the primary areas of international relations and regional security studies, foreign policy analysis, and U.S. foreign policy as they are influenced by strategic planning and selection of future military forces; their potential use along with other tools of national power; the nature of economic, political, organizational, and behavioral factors that affect decision making on national security issues; the role and impact of individual leaders; and, the use of expanded critical thinking and analytic skills to formulate and assess strategies and policies to achieve desired outcomes within complex national security organizations.
Qualifications. Required qualifications include an advanced degree from an accredited university in one or more of the following areas: International Affairs, International Relations, Management, or a related field; and demonstrated experience working in the national security and defense environments.
Other qualifications that will make candidates especially competitive include: an earned Ph.D. in one of the academic fields noted above; teaching experience at the graduate level; academic program management experience; graduation from a U.S. military senior- or intermediate-level Service College and JPME I and/or II certification; military Service College teaching experience; experience and competence in internet-based instruction; and distance learning experience at the graduate level.
Candidates must be U.S. citizens capable of obtaining a Department of Defense security clearance at the SECRET level.
Salary Considerations. Salary is competitive and is accompanied by a generous federal employee benefits package that includes health insurance with employer contribution, retirement savings plan, paid vacation and sick leave, and other benefits. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience and credentials in accordance with Department of the Navy Faculty Schedule and NWC policy.
Application Process. Applicants must reference VA#NWC-24-12 and forward their application package to: [email protected]. The application package should include: 1) a detailed cover letter of introduction that addresses the qualifications listed above; 2) a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae/Resume; and 3) contact information for three professional references. Applications will be accepted through 11:59 pm (EDT) 15 August 2024.
Questions about this position should be directed via email to Professor Michael Pratt at [email protected]
NOTICE OF VETERANS PREFERENCE: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans’ preference to the excepted service; however, the Department of Defense considers veterans’ preference eligibility a positive factor for hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans’ preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume/CV and attach supporting documentation (DD Form 214, “Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”) to their submission. Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim 10-Point preference must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, “Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference,” and supporting documents of the claimed disability (e.g., disability letter from the VA). The SF 15, which lists the types of 10-Point Preference and the required supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management Website at www.opm.gov. Active duty members must submit a statement of service with their application.
Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
The U.S. Naval War College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
NOTE: must be a U.S. citizen with a relevant PhD (or ABD status) capable of obtaining a security clearance. See full requirements at the URL.
Apply here: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/800032800
The Research Fellow (RF) serves in the Study of Chinese Military Affairs within the Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS). His/her major duties and responsibilities are as follows:
Research: All Research Fellows are required to conduct directed and independent research and produce scholarly studies and strategic analyses involving China and Taiwan. Research Fellows are expected to produce the equivalent of two original, high-quality research articles published in peer-reviewed journals annually. The articles can be scholarly or policy oriented. Research Fellows follow rigorous scholarly protocols based on sound research methodology, data collection, and evaluation to shape U.S. strategy and inform U.S. policy. This effort includes promoting research products through short articles and opinion pieces/blog posts.Research Fellows also participate in collaborative relationships as members of an INSS group or research team assigned to examine a particular national security policy issue or question. Research Fellows keep abreast of strategic studies, U.S. policy, and research activities in their area of expertise across the DoD, the Joint Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Services, other government agencies, industry, and academia. As required, the Research Fellows travel to the region and domestically to attend meetings, conferences, and symposia to engage with DoD staff and agencies, Combatant Commands, government agencies, academic institutions, and businesses. Research Fellows ensure all actions contribute in a professional and positive manner to timely attainment of assigned group or team objectives.
Engagement: Research Fellows interact with and present study and research results to senior DoD officials on the Joint Staff, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Combatant Commands, and other government agencies and civilian institutions and businesses. Research Fellows deliver oral briefings, organize and participate in briefings, roundtables, workshops, or conferences (or their equivalent), and prepare and disseminate event and trip reports and other analytical products throughout DoD and other relevant government agencies.
Teaching/JPME: Research Fellows contribute to the intellectual community of JPME institutions in general and to the National Defense University in particular. This effort includes guest lecturing or contributing to teaching in core or elective courses at NDU, contributing to curriculum development, collaborating on programs targeting student, faculty, and/or staff development, and/or significant student mentoring or advisory programs. Teaching support is based on the needs of the colleges but also with consideration of Research Fellow’s expertise and ongoing research plans.
University Service: Research Fellows are expected to support research and scholarship across NDU. These activities include but are not limited to; conducting peer reviews of research and publications by other INSS Fellows, serving on a university/college hiring or promotion boards, maintaining an NDU-wide community of interest (COIs), participating in NDU academic and other programs to enhance student and faculty scholarship, supporting NDU senior leader engagements, and developing and hosting a conference and written report for the NDU community and DOD stakeholders.
Administrative Requirements: Research Fellows are expected to comply with all administrative requirements in an effective and timely manner. This standard includes completing conference, travel, and country clearance requests, travel vouchers, trip reports, training requirements, and other administrative forms and tasks as required.