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National Defense University (NDU) educates joint warfighters and other national security leaders in critical thinking and the creative application of military power to inform national strategy and globally integrated operations, under conditions of disruptive change, in order to prevail in war, peace, and competition.
Learn more about this agency01/27/2022 to 02/24/2022
$94,432 - $139,456 per year
AD 2 - 4
2 vacancies in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Term - Not to Exceed 3 years, with possibility for extensions.
Full-time
Excepted
4
No
No
NDU-22-11359007-EF
633732800
Responsible to the Director, JAWS for the preparation and delivery of approved and relevant curriculum to students attending JAWS. Specifically responsible for:
-Teaching. Preparation and teaching of a research seminar/elective on a JAWS relevant topic. Prepares relevant curriculum that incorporates critical thinking techniques, and delivers informal lectures, case studies, guided discussions, field research visits, and practical exercises.
- Research. Conducts research on topical areas related to strategy, history, theory, joint matters, operational art, leadership, and campaigning; maintains current knowledge and expertise in areas of education and assessment; makes presentations and/or publishes results of research and analysis.
- Engagement and Outreach. Represents the Joint Advanced Warfighting School to professional organizations, senior-level audiences, and other appropriate stakeholders. Conduct engagements and establish relationships with these types of institutions, leading to mutually beneficial outcomes and promoting the goals of the College and NDU.
- Service. Support the effective running of JAWS through performance of collateral duties as assigned by Director, JAWS. the incumbent will mentor, guide, teach, and coach other faculty members as appropriate in the performance of their educational responsibilities; in particular, focusing on the professional development of other civilian and military faculty.
Education Requirement: Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or, international equivalent, (doctorate preferred) in a discipline directly related to national security, or similar disciplines/focus areas relevant to the duties of this position (education, international relations, public policy, political science, military history, strategic leadership, or related discipline).
Official transcripts will be required at time of selection to verify educational requirements are met.
NDU has a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement, social security, and thrift savings; health, life, and long term care insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. NDU employees enjoy flexible work schedules, transit subsidy, and the opportunity to telecommute.
This is a Title 10 Excepted Service Appointment. This position is governed by 10 USC 1595 and NDUI 1416.01, dated March 2017. Appointment is not to exceed 3 years with the possibility for extension.
Initial Probationary Period: You will be required to serve an initial probationary period of 18 months.
Telework: Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
Reemployed Annuitants: Department of Defense has the authority to hire annuitants without reduction in pay. For more information, go to: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/1400.25-V300.pdf
If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
To qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described above. A NDU screening panel will review your resume and narrative answers to the hiring criteria to evaluate your qualifications for the position. NDU uses a multi-tier selection process for academic positions.
You MUST upload a cover letter separate from your resume addressing the following hiring criteria:
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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. See required documents below.
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2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
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Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The questionnaire will assess your qualifications for the job. ALL eligible applicants will be referred to NDU which will convene a board to review all of the applicants. NDU will contact the applicants directly they would like to interview. We will notify you of the outcome after each of these steps has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/633732800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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This position is in the Joint Advanced Warfighting School (JAWS) located at the Joint Forces Staff College (JFSC), Norfolk, Virginia. JFSC is one of the colleges of the National Defense University. The mission of JFSC is to educate military officers and other national security leaders in joint, multinational, and interagency operational-level planning and warfighting, to install a primary commitment to joint, multinational, and interagency teamwork, attitudes, and perspectives. The student body is composed of senior (O-5 to O-6) officers in the U.S. Armed Forces and other selected countries as well as representatives from other agencies of the U.S. government. This educational program prepares the JAWS students to serve as joint planners and senior advisors on the Joint Staff and on combatant command staffs.