National Defense University (NDU) supports the joint warfighter by providing rigorous Joint Professional Military Education to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and select others in order to develop leaders who have the ability to operate and creatively think in an unpredictable and complex world. This is a Title 10 Excepted Service Appointment. Appointment is not to exceed 3 years with the possibility for extension.
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. 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 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.
Serves as a member of the faculty supporting the mission and academic programs of NDU 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 NDU. Advises and consults with senior DOD 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.