About the Position:
This is a full-time civilian faculty position at the U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute (SSI) as provided under Title 10 USC 4021. Initial appointment may be up to three years, with the first year 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; however, the focus is at the Full Professor level.
Summary
About the Position:
This is a full-time civilian faculty position at the U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute (SSI) as provided under Title 10 USC 4021. Initial appointment may be up to three years, with the first year 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; however, the focus is at the Full Professor level.
Serve as Chair of China Studies of the China Landpower Studies Center within the Strategic Studies Institute at the USAWC. Guide the establishment, and serve as first research director, of the center.
Define requirements for hiring of the center's faculty and build the center's professional and academic network within USAWC and with external partners.
Set priorities and direct the center's independent strategic analysis and research that develops recommendations to address key national security objectives, specifically for U.S.-China national security issues and U.S. Army and Defense priorities.
Serve as the SSI expert on U.S.-China security affairs and Chinese defense and military capabilities, advising USAWC leadership on curriculum development and other critical functions as they pertain to China strategic issues.
Ensure the center responds to specific requests from the U.S. Army Chief of Staff, the Army Staff, the Joint Staffs, Office of the Secretary of Defense, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, U.S. Army-Pacific or other elements of the Defense enterprise.
Regularly engage and coordinate with senior military headquarters and external agencies on behalf of SSI and USAWC.
Supervise the organization of SSI and USAWC professional collaboration, conferences, seminars, symposiums, and meetings.
Conduct own assessment of emerging strategic threats and opportunities, national security initiatives, national security and defense policy, strategy, and concepts, and regional policy and strategy formulation procedures and systems.
Perform research, write, and publish SSI studies, journal articles, policy-oriented essays, special reports, books and book chapters.
Contribute to the educational mission of the USAWC, particularly with China strategic issues as a focus, through teaching and lecturing, advising fellow faculty, mentoring student research, and assisting development of resident education curriculum.
Engage in service (internal and external) in support of institutional research and education missions.
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 comply with the Drug Testing Program requirements (pre-employment testing and random testing after being appointed).
Must be available for employment not later than 31 August 2023. Earlier arrival and onboarding is welcomed and preferred.
Qualifications
Who May Apply:
U.S. Citizens
Define KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):
1. Must have a master's degree in national security studies, international relations, government, political science, history, Indo-Pacific affairs, Asian Studies, or related field. A PhD in these fields is preferred, but not required.
2. Primary subject-matter expertise should be in U.S.-China security affairs or Chinese defense and military capabilities. Additional expertise in broader Indo-Pacific national security affairs and US-Asia defense matters is strongly desired.
3. Record of successful government service involving policy and strategy formulation at the regional or 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 required.
4. Record of leading interdisciplinary teams to examine strategic issues and conduct rigorous analytical research is strongly desired.
5. Record of scholarly and/or applied research and publication, to include national security policy and strategy, international relations, political science, history, trans-regional studies (Indo-Pacific; Asia), and related areas is desired.
6. Regional language proficiency in Mandarin is desired.
7. Record of teaching and curriculum development at the undergraduate, graduate, and/or Senior Service College level is desired.
Education
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.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
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.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the experience and education requirements listed on this announcement. If you are one of thetop candidates, you may be invited to interview. Depending on the strength of the applicant pool, this process may take several months after the closing date of the job announcement. If selected, you will receive atentative job offer. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
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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.
- Letter of application addressing the required KSAs and other qualifications, as listed in the QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED section above.
- Curriculum vitae or résumé.
- Academic transcripts (undergraduate and graduate level). Unofficial transcripts are required with your application submission. You must provide official college transcripts upon request.
- Name, title, address, and current contact information of three disinterested professional references (i.e., persons who can affirm the candidate's qualifications but have no stake in the outcome of the selection).
- Sample(s) of written scholarship (no more than three examples and not to exceed 50 pages each). Electronic format is preferred, as hard copies will not be returned without a self-addressed and metered envelope.
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 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) on03/24/2023 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/11831954).
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. 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. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will 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://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), 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://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/
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Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Letter of application addressing the required KSAs and other qualifications, as listed in the QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED section above.
- Curriculum vitae or résumé.
- Academic transcripts (undergraduate and graduate level). Unofficial transcripts are required with your application submission. You must provide official college transcripts upon request.
- Name, title, address, and current contact information of three disinterested professional references (i.e., persons who can affirm the candidate's qualifications but have no stake in the outcome of the selection).
- Sample(s) of written scholarship (no more than three examples and not to exceed 50 pages each). Electronic format is preferred, as hard copies will not be returned without a self-addressed and metered envelope.
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 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) on03/24/2023 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/11831954).
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. 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. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will 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://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), 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://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/
DQ-APF-W2H6AA US ARMY WAR COLLEGE
DO NOT MAIL
Carlisle, PA 17013
US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
