Assistant / Associate / Full Professor Of Strategy And Policy - Monterey, California

Job Summmary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

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Job Duties

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Requirements

Qualification

The President, U.S. Naval War College, seeks applications for a Professor of Strategy and Policy (S&P) in its College of Distance Education (CDE), Naval War College-at-Naval Postgraduate School (NWC-at-NPS) Program in Monterey, CA. 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. The Naval War College Program at the Naval Postgraduate School: The U.S. Naval War College, headquartered in Newport, RI, maintains a resident Command & Staff program taught at the graduate level at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA. The program offers courses to full-time graduate students as part of various M.A. and Ph.D. programs. The program is administered under the Naval War College's College of Distance Education (CDE). CDE maintains its own Associate Dean in Monterey and its faculty teach traditional, in-classroom courses to full-time students who are in residence at the Naval Postgraduate School. For more information, see the program's webpage: https://nps.edu/web/naval-war-college Strategy and Policy Section: The Strategy and Policy (S&P) Section of the NWC-at-NPS Program in Monterey is composed of tenured/tenure-track civilian professors engaged in teaching, research, and professional service. It offers graduate-level education in strategy to mid-career officers from the U.S. military who are pursuing graduate degrees in residence at the Naval Postgraduate School. The section uses historical case studies and the works of prominent military and war theorists to develop strategic practitioners. For more information, see: https://nps.edu/web/naval-war-college/course-details#S&W Responsibilities: Specific responsibilities include teaching graduate-level courses on strategy and war, collaborating in curriculum development, research, and publishing in related fields, and engaging in additional service to the college. Teaching is conducted primarily in the seminar format with several lectures per quarter. Faculty typically teach two courses per quarter in three out of four quarters each year, with time and resources available for research and professional development. The appointment is tenured/tenure-track, with the possibility of an accelerated tenure schedule for senior-level applicants. Qualifications: A Ph.D. in strategic studies, international relations, security studies, comparative politics, military/naval/international history, or a related field is required. Candidates with a Ph.D. in hand before the expected start date of mid-August 2025 are encouraged to apply. Competitive candidates will have strong records of research as well as demonstrated teaching excellence preferably at the graduate level.

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Additional information

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 Associate (AD-05) or Full Professor (AD-07), the initial term of appointment is expected to be two years in length with provision for renewal dependent on performance. For appointment 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. 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. This is a full time, tenure/tenure track position with an expected start date of mid-August 2025. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status. 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. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

Document Requires:-

A complete resume is required. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume. Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package. Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified. Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference? If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference. You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf. Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application. You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.

How to appy this Job

Application Process: Applicants must reference VA#NWC-25-05 and submit their application package via email to: [email protected] . The application package should include: 1) letter of application, to include a self-statement on teaching philosophy; 2) resume or curriculum vitae with names and contact information for three (3) professional references; 3) syllabi and teaching evaluations from any courses taught; and 4) links to professional publications. Applications will be accepted through 11:59 pm (EST) 9 January 2025. Questions about this position should be directed via email to Professor Gregory Reilly 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.

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Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews. Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.