Assistant/Associate Professor

U.S. Naval War College

U.S. NAVAL WAR COLLEGE SEEKS ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

WAR GAMING DEPARTMENT
CENTER FOR NAVAL WARFARE STUDIES
AD-1701-03/05

U.S. Naval War College. The U.S. Naval War College 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.

War Gaming Department. The War Gaming Department (WGD) conducts research, analysis and
gaming to support the requirements of the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), the Chief of Naval
Operations (CNO), the combatant commanders, the Navy component commanders, the Navy
numbered fleet commanders, other Navy and Marine Corps commanders, the U.S. intelligence
community and other departments and agencies of the U.S. Government. The desired effect is a
program of focused, forward-thinking, timely and relevant research, analysis and gaming that
anticipates future operational and strategic challenges; develops and assesses strategic and
operational concepts to address those challenges; and assesses the risk associated with these
concepts. You can learn more about the WGD at our webpage: https://usnwc.edu/Research-andWargaming/Wargaming.
Responsibilities. Specific responsibilities include: working in teams; developing research, analysis,
gaming and analytic reporting to assess challenges with respect to the Navy and the Nation; helping
to define future Navy challenges to support development of concepts of operations and innovation;
and supporting senior decision-makers on a wide range of operational and strategic challenges.

Qualifications and Competencies. A master’s degree from an accredited university, preferably in
security studies or a related field in the social sciences, is required. A Ph.D. in the social sciences is
preferred. Significant experience designing, executing, and reporting research or analytical projects,
preferably with a security focus, is required. Experience working on research teams (especially
gaming, experimentation, or modeling and simulation) is preferred. Experience analyzing armed
conflict, knowledge of US and international military capabilities, and an understanding of future
concepts of operations are preferred. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess social science
research and analysis skills (e.g., decision analysis, field experiments, operations analysis/operations
research, data science and analysis, computational social science, mixed methods research).
Candidates must be U.S. citizens capable of obtaining a Department of Defense security clearance at
the TOP SECRET/SCI level. The selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment drug
screening test and random drug testing thereafter.

Appointment. The appointment is governed by provisions of 10 USC 8748 as delegated by the
Secretary of the Navy, and the regulations of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management that apply to
“Excepted” appointments under Schedule A. For the successful candidate appointed at the rank of
Assistant Professor (AD-03), the initial term of appointment is expected to be three years in length
with provision for renewal dependent on performance. For appointment at the rank of Associate
Professor (AD-05), the initial term of appointment is expected to be two years in length with
provision for renewal dependent on performance. This is not a remote work position; however, the
incumbent may be eligible for telework as determined by policy and the position requirements. The
incumbent may be expected to travel on occasion. Career track determination (tenure, non-tenure)
commensurate with experience and credentials.

Salary Considerations. Salary is competitive and is accompanied by a generous Federal Civil
Service package that includes health insurance, pension and retirement saving plans (with
employer matching contributions), paid annual vacation and sick leave, and other benefits. Rank
and salary are commensurate with credentials and experience in accordance with the Department
of the Navy Faculty Schedule.

Application Process. Applicants must reference VA#NWC-25-08 and submit their application
package via email to: [email protected]. The application package should include: (1) cover
letter; (2) curriculum vitae or resume; and (3) names and contact information for three references.
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 pm (EST) 27 February 2025.
Questions about this position should be directed via email to CAPT Louis McCray, USN, Deputy
Chair, War Gaming Department, 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.

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. Active-duty members must submit a statement of service with their
application.

The U.S. Naval War College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply for this job email your details to NWC-25-08@usnwc.edu