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The Africa Center is the pre-eminent Department of Defense institution for strategic security studies, research, and outreach in Africa. The Africa Center engages African partner states and institutions through rigorous academic and outreach programs that build strategic capacity and foster long-term, collaborative relationships. The Africa Center is headquartered in Washington, D.C. on the campus of the National Defense University and holds many of its programs on the African continent.
02/11/2022 to 03/25/2022
$131,535 - $169,867 per year
AD 5
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Must be available for extensive travel to Africa in support of Africa Center programs
Yes—You may qualify for a recruitment/relocation incentive in accordance with agency policy.
Term - Not to Exceed 3 years, with the possibility for extensions.
Full-time
Excepted
5
Yes
No
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636658100
The Academic Dean is an integral member of the Center's Leadership Team and serves as the primary advisor to the Director on all academic matters. The incumbent serves as both Academic Dean and Professor. As Dean, the candidate's primary academic duties will include providing strategic leadership of academic programs; overseeing the conceptualization, development, execution, and evaluation of the Center's academic programs; overseeing the publication of U.S. Africa security policy relevant research; and cultivating and engaging the Center's stakeholders in support of academic programs. As an Africa Center professor, the Dean delivers lectures; facilitates seminars; advises participants; represents the Center in academic and other fora; and conducts research consistent with the Center's mission. The Dean is responsible for directing faculty (including adjunct faculty) recruiting, hiring, and professional development and renewal processes. Some of the typical duties of this position are described below:
Academic Program Design, Execution, Assessment
Basic Education Requirement: The position of Academic Dean, AD-1701-05, requires a doctoral degree relevant to the Africa Center's mission such as: African Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Strategic Studies, Defense Policies, National Security Studies, or related field. Official transcripts will be required at time of selection to verify educational requirements are met.
Education is not substitutable for specialized experience for this grade level.
The Academic Dean is hired for an initial term of three years, with a one-year probationary period. Upon satisfactory completion of the first year, the term will be extended for an additional two years, renewable.
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 in the qualifications and education sections. A screening panel will review your resume to evaluate your qualifications for the position.
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.
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The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) leads, directs and manages security cooperation programs and resources to support national security objectives that build relationships that promote U.S. interests, build allied and partner capacities for self-defense and coalition operations in the global war on terrorism, and promote peacetime and contingency access for U.S. forces.
The Africa Center for Strategic Studies is an academic institution within the United States Department of Defense that serves as a respected forum between African and American military and civilian professionals with a shared commitment to addressing security-related challenges on the continent. The Africa Center aims to generate and disseminate strategic analysis through its academic programs, research, and community exchanges. Across all its activities, the Africa Center seeks to expand understanding of African security issues, provide a trusted platform for dialogue, build enduring partnerships, and catalyze strategic solutions to foster security for all Africans championed by effective institutions accountable to their citizens.
