The USAWC is located at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, home to a historic Army post that provides a collegial, vibrant, and secure work environment for its employees. The post is one of central Pennsylvania's largest and most respected employers.
About the Position: This is a full-time civilian faculty position at the U.S. Army War College (USAWC) as provided under Title 10 USC 4021. Initial appointment will be up to four years, with the first two years probationary. 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; however, the focus is at the Assistant Professor level.
Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens
Summary
The USAWC is located at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, home to a historic Army post that provides a collegial, vibrant, and secure work environment for its employees. The post is one of central Pennsylvania's largest and most respected employers.
About the Position: This is a full-time civilian faculty position at the U.S. Army War College (USAWC) as provided under Title 10 USC 4021. Initial appointment will be up to four years, with the first two years probationary. 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; however, the focus is at the Assistant Professor level.
The appointee for this position will have a leading role in planning, administering, and teaching core and elective courses of the Resident Education Program and associated programs. Major responsibilities include:
1. Developing and teaching core courses related to national security policy and strategy formulation, theories of war and strategy, and regional studies (Eurasia).
2. Developing and teaching a course on Eurasian security in support of the regional studies program.
3. Reviewing course material for accuracy and relevance.
4. Reviewing emerging strategic threats and opportunities, national security policy initiatives, national security and defense policy and strategy and concepts, and policy and strategy formulation procedures and systems.
5. Engaging in scholarship that advances knowledge in fields relevant to the curriculum.
6. Providing counsel to faculty and students on subjects related to strategy, policy, international relations, government, theory and strategy and war, history, strategic culture, national power, Interagency operations, and other U.S. policy and strategy systems and procedures.
7. Designing and teaching elective courses and directed studies for selected students.
8. Coordinating with external agencies on behalf of the U.S. Army War College.
9. Engaging in service (internal and external) in support of institutional missions.
10. Serving annually as a faculty instructor for one seminar, faculty advisor for up to six students, and project advisor for program research projects.
11. Other duties may include supporting the development and execution of the National Security Policy Program and the National Security Seminar.
Must obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
Must provide official college transcripts, upon request.
Must comply with Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
Must be available for employment no later than 1 July 2018.
Other Requirements: Click here for expanded definitions.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
Include the job announcement number on your application.
Random drug testing required.
Must provide official college transcripts upon request (unofficial transcripts are required at the time of application).
Qualifications
QUALIFICATION: Applicants must (a) hold a bachelor's degree or higher that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject matter field appropriate to the position OR (b) possess a combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in education or in a subject matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above.
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTORS/KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Applicants will be evaluated on the following:
1. Record of superlative teaching at the undergraduate, graduate and/or Senior Service College level. Experience at the graduate or Senior Service College level is preferred.
2. Record of scholarly research and publication - or evidence of great potential for such research and publication - in areas relevant to the curriculum, to include national security policy and strategy, international relations, political science, history, regional studies (Eurasia), and related areas.
3. Ability to prepare, teach, and lecture on subjects related to national security police and strategy formulation, theories of war and strategy, and regional studies (Eurasia).
4. Ability to conceptualize, design, and write lesson plans that support the Resident Education Program (REP) at the U.S. Army War College.
5. Refined oral and written communication skills, including the ability to serve as a student advisor for written research projects.
6. A Master's degree in national security studies, international relations, government, political science, history, European/Eurasian Studies, or related field is strongly preferred. Possession of Ph.D. or equivalent evidence of extensive original scholarly research and writing is desired.
7. Record of successful government service involving policy and strategy formulation at the national/strategic level, or non-governmental work of a similar nature and scope, such as with a think-tank, media organization or international organization, is desirable.
Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered for this position. Please include this information in your resume or curriculum vitae.
Submission Process: Please note that this is NOT a Title 5 (General Schedule) position, and the routine procedures for filing through the USAJobs.gov automated system should NOT be followed. Instead, please submit your complete application package and any requests for further information directly to the Point of Contact at the email address listed below.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO: Ms. Kathy R. Benton U.S. Army War College Office of the G1 46 Ashburn Drive (Anne Ely Hall, Room 233) Carlisle, PA 17013 Kathy.r.benton.civ@mail.mil (717)245-4596
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The Department of Defense offers an excellent benefits program. In addition to your take-home pay, your comprehensive compensation/benefits package will include most of the benefits described in the USAJOBS Resource Center.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, etc.) will be reviewed by an appointed selection committee to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The Department of Defense offers an excellent benefits program. In addition to your take-home pay, your comprehensive compensation/benefits package will include most of the benefits described in the USAJOBS Resource Center.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Please see the list of requirements in the "How to Apply" section.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the job announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes the items listed below:
Failure to provide these documents may result in disqualification for this position. Please note that this is not a Title 5 (General Schedule) position, and the routine procedures for filing through the USAJobs.gov automated system should NOT be followed. Instead, please submit your complete application package and any requests for further information directly to the Point of Contact at the email address listed below.
1. Letter of application addressing the required KSAs and other qualifications, as listed in the QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED section above.
2. Curriculum vitae or resume.
3. Proof of U.S. citizenship.
4. Up to three samples of written scholarship (Electronic format is preferred, as hard copies will not be returned without a self-addressed and metered envelope).
5. Academic transcripts (undergraduate and graduate level). Unofficial transcripts are required with your application submission. You must provide official college transcripts upon request.
6. List of four disinterested professional references (i.e., persons who can affirm the candidate's qualifications but have no stake in the outcome of the selection).
7. Documentation supporting any request for Veteran's Preference (such as a DD Form 214 or VA statement of disability). The selection committee will consider veterans preference in its assessment of qualified candidates.
The Department of the Army provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the servicing civilian personnel unit. Your requests for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
Both paper and electronic submissions are acceptable, but the latter is strongly encouraged. The preferred method of electronic submission is by e-mail with .pdf attachments. Submit your complete application package and any requests for further information to:
Ms. Kathy Benton U.S. Army War College Office of the G1 46 Ashburn Drive (Anne Ely Hall, Room 233) Carlisle Barracks, PA 17013 Kathy.r.benton.civ@mail.mil (717)245-4596
DA NER Carlisle Barracks
Please contact by email
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
Next steps
The application review process to determine if you meet the experience and education requirements found in the job announcement begins upon the closing date of the announcement. If you are one of the top candidates, you may be invited to interview by the selection official. If selected, you will receive a tentative job offer. Depending on the strength of the applicant pool, this process may take several months after the closing date of the job announcement.
Please follow all instructions carefully, as failure to submit a complete application could invalidate your submission. In this regard, please be sure to read the HOW TO APPLY and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS sections.
DO NOT upload application materials to the USAJobs.gov resume submission system. Submit application package and requests for further information directly to:
Ms. Kathy Benton U.S. Army War College Office of the G1 46 Ashburn Drive (Anne Ely Hall, Room 233) Carlisle, PA 17013 Kathy.r.benton.civ@mail.mil (717)245-4596
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Please see the list of requirements in the "How to Apply" section.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the job announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes the items listed below:
Failure to provide these documents may result in disqualification for this position. Please note that this is not a Title 5 (General Schedule) position, and the routine procedures for filing through the USAJobs.gov automated system should NOT be followed. Instead, please submit your complete application package and any requests for further information directly to the Point of Contact at the email address listed below.
1. Letter of application addressing the required KSAs and other qualifications, as listed in the QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED section above.
2. Curriculum vitae or resume.
3. Proof of U.S. citizenship.
4. Up to three samples of written scholarship (Electronic format is preferred, as hard copies will not be returned without a self-addressed and metered envelope).
5. Academic transcripts (undergraduate and graduate level). Unofficial transcripts are required with your application submission. You must provide official college transcripts upon request.
6. List of four disinterested professional references (i.e., persons who can affirm the candidate's qualifications but have no stake in the outcome of the selection).
7. Documentation supporting any request for Veteran's Preference (such as a DD Form 214 or VA statement of disability). The selection committee will consider veterans preference in its assessment of qualified candidates.
The Department of the Army provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the servicing civilian personnel unit. Your requests for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
Both paper and electronic submissions are acceptable, but the latter is strongly encouraged. The preferred method of electronic submission is by e-mail with .pdf attachments. Submit your complete application package and any requests for further information to:
Ms. Kathy Benton U.S. Army War College Office of the G1 46 Ashburn Drive (Anne Ely Hall, Room 233) Carlisle Barracks, PA 17013 Kathy.r.benton.civ@mail.mil (717)245-4596
DA NER Carlisle Barracks
Please contact by email
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
Next steps
The application review process to determine if you meet the experience and education requirements found in the job announcement begins upon the closing date of the announcement. If you are one of the top candidates, you may be invited to interview by the selection official. If selected, you will receive a tentative job offer. Depending on the strength of the applicant pool, this process may take several months after the closing date of the job announcement.
Please follow all instructions carefully, as failure to submit a complete application could invalidate your submission. In this regard, please be sure to read the HOW TO APPLY and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS sections.
DO NOT upload application materials to the USAJobs.gov resume submission system. Submit application package and requests for further information directly to:
Ms. Kathy Benton U.S. Army War College Office of the G1 46 Ashburn Drive (Anne Ely Hall, Room 233) Carlisle, PA 17013 Kathy.r.benton.civ@mail.mil (717)245-4596
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
