This is a Title 10 Excepted Service Appointment. Appointment is not to exceed 3 years with the possibility for extension.
This job is open to the public - All U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Resident
Closing date - 3/21/2023
Salary - $70,625 - $136,171 per year Pay scale & grade - AD 2 - 3
Duties
Serves as a member of the faculty supporting the mission and academic programs of NDU through teaching, research, external engagement and service to the college and university. The primary functions are described below:
Prepares and conducts graduate level seminar instruction in the interdisciplinary academic program, focused on national security topics.
Applies teaching methods that stimulate student engagement through faculty-facilitated seminar discussion and experiential learning.
Participates in the development and implementation of the University's academic programs, research and creation of scholarly knowledge.
Provides students with counseling, mentoring, and assessment of their academic performance.
Participates in engagement and outreach activities in furtherance of the NDU mission.
Advises and consults with senior DOD officials involved in the Defense policy-making domain.
Provides service to the College and University community through rotating roles, to include serving and/or leading College or University-wide committees related to such areas as strategic planning, accreditation, admissions, etc.; advising leaders, faculty and staff colleagues in areas of expertise; and participating in College/University activities.
Promotes a climate that fosters respect among students, faculty, staff, and administration from a range of diverse backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Must be a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Permanent Resident.
The position is governed by 10 USC 1595 and NDUI 1416.0l dated March 2017.
Must be able and willing to travel both domestically and internationally. Travel is seldom required. Less than 20 % of the time.
The incumbent must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
An earned master's degree or other international equivalent terminal degree (doctorate preferred) from a regionally accredited university in a discipline directly related to national security. The successful candidate will have specialized knowledge and demonstrated teaching and research capabilities in irregular warfare, security studies, and war and conflict studies. Of particular interest for this position are areas of expertise in hybrid warfare, political warfare, and scholarly expertise or professional practice in the use of information as a tool of statecraft. Knowledge of these subjects with regard to China and PRC strategy, warfare, and doctrine is of high interest to CISA for this faculty position. Education or teaching experience in an academic environment, knowledge of best practices, and commitment to lifelong learning, with at least two years, or the instructional equivalent, of fulltime teaching experience at a regionally accredited college or university. A substantial record of excellence in teaching, research and professional outreach in a discipline related to national security strategy.
Professional knowledge of instructional best practices and experience in developing instructional materials, with emphasis on graduate-level teaching methodology and adult learning.
Sustained record of excellence and leadership of scholarship among peers and external recognition of excellence related to national security. Knowledge of national security affairs, international relations, political economy, public policy, national security strategy formulation, national security decision making processes, and defense decision making processes.
Experience utilizing leadership and management skills in an academic setting or similar complex organization to include service in senior executive or management positions. Proven understanding of the professional lexicon and related communications skills.
Aptitude in collaboration across institutional boundaries and the ability to develop relationships and coordinate with leaders across government and industry.
Experience leading study groups in domestic and international interactions and maintaining professional relationships with campaign planners, officials in the U.S. Government, congressional staffs, non-governmental and/or academic organizations.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Degree in political science, international relations, international political economy, or national security.
Experience teaching Joint Professional Military Education
Experience counseling/mentoring students to include advising on graduate research and writing
Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: African, IndoPacific , or Middle Eastern security.
Demonstrated expertise in International Economics, Finance, or Emerging Technology
Professional experience in national security or foreign policy.
CRITERIA FOR DETERMING ACADEMIC RANK:
Assistant Professor (02) requires an earned master's degree, doctoral degree or equivalent terminal degree preferred, in a field related to national security. Education or teaching experience in an academic environment, knowledge of best practices, and commitment to lifelong learning, and preferably has at least two years, or the instructional equivalent, of full-time teaching experience at a regionally accredited college or university, scholarship/research resulting in the creation and sharing of new knowledge through teaching or publishing; and aptitude in collab institutional boundaries.
Associate Professor (03) requires an earned doctoral degree or equivalent terminal degree related to national security. Requires 5 years teaching experience, with at least 2 years graduate, record of excellence and leadership of scholarship among peers, and external recognition of excellence and record of advancement of institutional partnerships, relationships that leverage cross-component mission success, and networks of influence that contribute to national security.
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Degree Requirement: An earned master's degree (a doctorate or equivalent terminal degree preferred) from a regionally accredited institution of higher education (or international equivalent) in a discipline directly related to the college's curriculum and mission.
Official transcripts will be required at time of selection to verify educational requirements are met.
