Associate-full Professor Of International Law - Newport, Rhode Island

Job Offered by Department of the Navy

Bureau of Naval Personnel

Job Summmary

The President, U.S. Naval War College in Newport, RI, invites applications for the position of Associate Professor/Professor of International Law in the Stockton Center for International Law, Center for Naval Warfare Studies (CNWS).

Who can apply

  1. The public

Job Duties

Refer to the "Qualifications" section of the Flyer for a summary

Requirements

Qualification

Responsibilities. The incumbent is responsible for conducting advanced operational and international law research and publications, developing curriculum, teaching, mentoring military and civilian faculty within the NWC and from the armed forces of the United States and its allies and partners, providing legal advice in support of CNWS wargaming and research projects, and engaging globally to educate leaders and shape the legal battlespace for the naval, joint, and combined force. The incumbent will use his or her experience, background, training, and education in one or more of the following specializations: the law of the sea and international maritime law; the law of naval warfare, the law of neutrality; aviation law; the law of armed conflict and international humanitarian law, law governing means of warfare, including emerging and disruptive technologies, such as autonomous weapons and unmanned systems, hypersonic weapons, lasers, directed energy, and weapons of mass destruction and artificial intelligence; law governing methods of warfare, including blockade and prize capture; the international law of cyberspace operations; and outer space law, including military uses of outer space. The incumbent also serves as a general editor of International Law Studies (Naval War College Blue Book), peer reviewing and editing articles, and working with prospective authors. 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. Qualifications. Essential qualifications include a J.D. degree and an advanced degree in international law, such as an LL.M., S.J.D./J.S.D., or Ph.D. and demonstrated experience serving in a policy or analysis role in one or more of the following areas: the law of armed conflict and international humanitarian law, law governing means of warfare, including hypersonic weapons, lasers, directed energy, and biological warfare; law governing methods of warfare, including blockade and prize capture; the law of the sea and international maritime law; the law of naval warfare, the law of neutrality; aviation law; legal regimes governing emerging and disruptive technologies to include artificial intelligence and autonomous weapons and unmanned systems; the international law of cyberspace operations; and outer space law, including military uses of outer space. The most successful candidates have expertise in more than one area of international law and have an extensive record of relevant scholarly publications. It is desirable that the candidate has experience serving as an adviser to senior military and civilian leaders within the Department of Defense or has contributed meaningfully to international law that affects the naval, joint, or combined force. Applicants must be U.S. citizens capable of obtaining a Department of Defense security clearance at the SECRET level.

Education

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, 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. This is a full time, tenure track position. Relocation expenses may be authorized and the term is 2 years. 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 vacation and sick leave, and other benefits. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience and credentials in accordance with Department of the Navy Faculty Pay Schedule. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. 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

Applications Process. Applicants must reference VA#NWC-25-02 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 until11:59pm (EST) 3 January 2025. Questions should be directed via email to Professor James Kraska, 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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Job Overview

Accepting Applications

Opening - Closing Dates

Open November 14, 2024 to January 3, 2025

Salary

$132965 - $204000 PA

Pay Scale & Grade

AD 5-7

Appointment type

Term

Work Schedule

Full-time

Job Locations

Total Opening : 1

Newport, Rhode Island

Travel Required

Occasional travel

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed

Yes

Telework Eligible

Yes

Remote Job

No

Service

Excepted

Promotion potential

7

Job Category

General Education And Training

Security Clearance

Secret

Drug test

Not Required

Position Sensitivitiy

Trust determination process

Announcement Number

ST-12608217-25-DGK

Job Control ID

818981900