Department of the Army

Professor of Future National Security

Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania Full time

Professor of Future National Security

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania

Salary Range: $92528 - $126998 Per Year

Job Summary: About the Position: This is a full-time civilian faculty position at the U.S. Army War College (USAWC) School of Strategic Landpower, Department of Distance Education as provided under Title 10 USC. Initial appointment may be up to three years, the first of which may be a trial period. The appointment may be renewed in one- to five-year increments thereafter. Academic rank and salary will be based on the selectee's academic credentials, experience, and professional accomplishments.

Major Duties:

  • Develop curriculum for core and elective courses in the Distance Education Program (DEP).
  • Serve as a faculty instructor for online and resident core courses, including but not limited to, Defense Management, Military Strategy and Campaigning, Strategic Leadership, National Security, Regional Studies, and Theories of War.
  • Contribute to and coordinate for curriculum updates, assessments, and faculty development for assigned courses.
  • Engage in research and publishable scholarship that advances knowledge in fields relevant to the Army War College curriculum.
  • Contribute to student success in the DEP through advising and professional communication.
  • Contribute to the Department of Distance Education and the Army War College mission by fulfilling other faculty duties as required.

Qualifications: Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. This is a term appointment in the excepted service starting on or before 1 July 2026 and not to exceed 3 years. Appointment may be extended in one- to five-year increments thereafter. As a term employee you will be eligible for medical insurance, life insurance, retirement, dental and vision. You will be eligible to earn annual leave and sick leave. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Qualification Requirements: Degree: related disciplines appropriate to the position, such as data science, security studies, public policy, political science, or international relations ; OR Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the disciplines equivalent to a major in the field; OR Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the disciplines equivalent to a major in the field. In addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements above, applicants will be rated on the following: SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR/KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Demonstrated experience in the science and practice of the future security environment, joint concepts and operations, joint force development, strategic competition, and international conflict. OSD/Joint experience preferred. Proven ability of superlative teaching at the graduate, and/or Senior Service College level, to include using student learning management systems and collaboration tools (within the last three years highly desired) with an ability to synchronously and asynchronously manage an online seminar of 15-20 students. The ability to conceptualize, design, execute, and assess experiential learning activities that exercise students in applying theory to practice. Evidence of research and publications in areas relevant to the USAWC curriculum, specifically in a future context pertaining to the security environment, warfare, data analytics, emerging technology, or international conflict. Demonstrated both oral and written communication skills, with a record of successful student advising and assessment. Possess an advanced degree in a relevant field; Ph.D. preferred.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on12/15/2025 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12801253). Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-15