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Faculty Position At National Defense University
Help Serves as a member of the faculty supporting the mission and academic programs of National Defense University through teaching, research, engagement, and service. The primary functions are described below: Prepares and conducts graduate-level seminar instruction in the interdisciplinary academic program, which is focused on national security strategy. Applies teaching methods that stimulate student engagement through faculty-facilitated seminar discussion and experiential learning. Participate in the development and implementation of the University's academic programs, research, and creation of scholarly knowledge. Provide students with counseling, mentoring, and assessment of their academic performance. Participates in engagement and outreach activities in furtherance of the mission of National Defense University. Advises and consults with senior Department of Defense officials involved in the policy-making process. 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: Must be a U.S. Citizen Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.ssa.gov/) Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit 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: 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. 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 full-time teaching experience at a regionally accredited college or university. A substantial record of excellence in teaching, research, and outreach in a discipline related to national security strategy. Professional knowledge and experience in teaching, research, and development of 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 academic organizations. Desired Qualifications: Degree in education, international relations, public policy, political science, strategy, military history, or strategic leadership, or a related discipline. Experience teaching Joint Professional Military Education Experience counseling and mentoring students on their performance and academic work, to include graduate research and writing. Expertise in the fields of military history and theory; strategy at both the strategic and operational levels of war; ethical and moral principles of strategic leadership and decision making; and/or joint planning and operational art. Knowledge and experience of theater and joint task force operations, specifically planning and execution in the J33, J35, and JS enterprises. 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 Requirement: 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. Official Transcripts: Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if the position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified PRIOR to appointment, if selected for the role. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence PRIOR to appointment. Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education. Additional Information: Background or Security Investigation: This is a Non-critical Sensitive position which requires a background investigation. The individual selected for this position is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security determination to occupy a Non-critical Sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Initial Probationary Period: You will be required to serve an initial probationary period of 18 months. Reemployed Annuitants: Department of Defense has the authority to hire annuitants without reduction in pay. For more information, go to: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/1400.25-V300.pdf All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-4434 for assistance.
Help Serves as a member of the faculty supporting the mission and academic programs of National Defense University through teaching, research, engagement, and service. The primary functions are described below: Prepares and conducts graduate-level seminar instruction in the interdisciplinary academic program, which is focused on national security strategy. Applies teaching methods that stimulate student engagement through faculty-facilitated seminar discussion and experiential learning. Participate in the development and implementation of the University's academic programs, research, and creation of scholarly knowledge. Provide students with counseling, mentoring, and assessment of their academic performance. Participates in engagement and outreach activities in furtherance of the mission of National Defense University. Advises and consults with senior Department of Defense officials involved in the policy-making process. 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: Must be a U.S. Citizen Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.ssa.gov/) Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit 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: 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. 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 full-time teaching experience at a regionally accredited college or university. A substantial record of excellence in teaching, research, and outreach in a discipline related to national security strategy. Professional knowledge and experience in teaching, research, and development of 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 academic organizations. Desired Qualifications: Degree in education, international relations, public policy, political science, strategy, military history, or strategic leadership, or a related discipline. Experience teaching Joint Professional Military Education Experience counseling and mentoring students on their performance and academic work, to include graduate research and writing. Expertise in the fields of military history and theory; strategy at both the strategic and operational levels of war; ethical and moral principles of strategic leadership and decision making; and/or joint planning and operational art. Knowledge and experience of theater and joint task force operations, specifically planning and execution in the J33, J35, and JS enterprises. 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 Requirement: 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. Official Transcripts: Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if the position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified PRIOR to appointment, if selected for the role. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence PRIOR to appointment. Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education. Additional Information: Background or Security Investigation: This is a Non-critical Sensitive position which requires a background investigation. The individual selected for this position is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security determination to occupy a Non-critical Sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Initial Probationary Period: You will be required to serve an initial probationary period of 18 months. Reemployed Annuitants: Department of Defense has the authority to hire annuitants without reduction in pay. For more information, go to: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/1400.25-V300.pdf All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-4434 for assistance.