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RESEARCH PROFESSOR OF NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS

Department of the Army
U.S. Army War College
Strategic Studies Institute
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Summary

About the Position:
This is a full-time civilian faculty position at the U.S. Army War College (USAWC), Strategic Studies Institute as provided under Title 10 USC 4021. Initial appointment may be up to three years, the first year 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.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
04/19/2021 to 06/04/2021
Salary
$83,988 to - $124,554 per year
Pay scale & grade
AD 00
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Carlisle Barracks, PA
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - Travel (domestic and/or international) may be required up to 25% of the time.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Permanent Change of Station expenses ARE authorized in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Term - 3 years
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
NEDQ218575
Control number
598616900

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Clarification from the agency

See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.

Duties

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  • Serve as Research Professor of National Security Affairs in the Strategic Studies Institute (SSI) at the USAWC.
  • Performs research and publishes SSI studies, journal articles, policy-oriented essays, op-eds, blog postings, books and/or book chapters, which are distributed worldwide. (50%)
  • Conducts self-initiated research and directed research in geostrategic threats, national security strategy, and defense policy at the request of senior-level officials at the Army Staff, Joint Staff or Office of the Secretary of Defense.
  • Works independently and collaboratively to develop recommendations to achieve key national security objectives specifically oriented toward those factors that impact U.S. defense priorities, especially those of the U.S. Army.
  • Designs individual and collective annual research and publication plans, in consultation with SSI leadership, addressing contemporary national security issues.
  • Conducts both internal and external service in national security related areas. (30%)
  • Liaises with and provides briefings and expertise in response to requests from aforementioned key stakeholders and other audiences.
  • Leads, organizes, and implements SSI and USAWC professional collaboration, conferences, seminars, symposiums, and meetings.
  • Attends and participates in relevant academic conferences by presenting papers and/or acting as panel chair or discussant.
  • Contributes to the educational mission of the USAWC through teaching, lecturing and supervising student research projects. (20%)

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance.
  • Must provide official college transcripts, upon request. Unofficial transcripts are suitable for application purposes.
  • Must comply with the Drug Testing Program requirements (pre-employment and random testing after appointment).
  • Must be available for employment not later than 1 August 2021.

Qualifications

Who May Apply:

U.S. Citizens

To qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your résumé must clearly describe your relevant experience; your transcripts are required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is available at http://www.armycivilianservice.com/JOA/Transcripts.pdf

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTORS/KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Applicants will be rated based on the criteria listed below by a panel of subject matter experts appointed with the purpose of identifying the best- qualified candidates.

1. Must have a master's (required) degree in national security studies, international relations, international political economy, political science, public policy, regional studies or related field. A PhD or equivalent evidence of extensive original scholarly research and writing is preferred.

2. Record of research and publication (or evidence of great potential) on key national security issues with the ability to influence policy at the strategic level (National Security Council, DoD, combatant commands, interagency).

3. Excellent oral and written communication skills, as demonstrated by the publication of books and articles, workshops and conference presentations, lectures, and podcasts, etc.

4. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, including the ability to serve as a project team lead for collective research projects, and as a faculty advisor for student research projects.

5. Ability to contribute to the educational mission of the USAWC through teaching, including supervising student research projects, lecturing in the core curriculum, regional studies and/or electives.

Education

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.
For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Additional information

  • 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.
  • One year trial period may be required.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • Include the job announcement number on your application.
  • Must provide official college transcripts upon request (unofficial transcripts are required at the time of application).
  • Telework eligible -- Mission-dependent with locality pay at Carlisle, PA.

How you will be evaluated

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

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.

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