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About the Position: This is a full-time faculty position as provided under Title 10 USC. Initial appointment may be up to three years, the first of which may be a trial period. Appointment may be renewed in one- to five-year increments thereafter. Academic rank and salary will be based on academic credentials, experience, and professional accomplishments.
Learn more about this agency09/24/2024 to 11/15/2024
$90,730 - $146,476 per year
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Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Term - 3 years
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See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.
Who May Apply: US Citizens
This is a full-time term appointment in the excepted service starting on or about 1 July 2025 and not to exceed 3 years. Appointment may be extended in one- to five-year increments thereafter. As a term employee you will be eligible for medical insurance, life insurance, retirement, dental and vision. You will be eligible earn annual leave and sick leave.
Qualification Requirements: Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position; or Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field; or Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
In addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements above, applicants will be rated on the following:
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR/KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):
1. Master's degree or PhD in political science, history, national security studies, international relations, government, or related field is preferred. PhD or terminal degree is strongly preferred. Doctoral students who expect to complete their Ph.D. prior to July 1, 2025 are eligible and encouraged to apply. Expertise in African politics strongly preferred.
2. Ability to prepare, teach, and lecture on subjects related to African studies, regional politics in Africa, American foreign policy, grand strategy, and national security decision-making. An established record of superlative teaching at the undergraduate, graduate, and/or Senior Service College level, and experience in seminar-style instruction, is preferred.
3. 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, political economy, regional studies, and the strategic use of military force (e.g., assurance, deterrence, coercion, and compellence). Expertise in regional African studies is preferred.
4. A record of successful service to the profession and/or engagement with policy debates, including membership in and service to professional (regional, historical, political) scholarly societies, public history initiatives, or military and defense organizations. A record of successful non-governmental work of a similar nature and scope, such as with a think tank, development organization, media organization, or international organization may also be considered service.
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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
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, etc.) will be used to determine whether you meet the experience and education requirements listed on this announcement. If you are one of the top 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 a tentative job offer. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying as errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
2. Letter of application addressing the required KSAs and other qualifications, as listed in the QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED section above.
3. One sample of written scholarship not to exceed 50 pages (Electronic format is preferred, as hard copies will not be returned without a self-addressed and metered envelope.)
4. List of at least four disinterested professional references (i.e., persons who can affirm the candidate's qualifications but have no stake in the outcome of the selection).
5. A short narrative of one page or less that describes how you would contribute to an atmosphere of valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion at the U.S. Army War College through teaching, scholarship, and/or service.
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, submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above directly to:
Dr. Mark Duckenfield, Committee Liaison
U.S. Army War College
651 Wright Ave
Carlisle Barracks, PA 17013
USAWC_DNSS_africanstudies@army.mil
The complete application package must be submitted to the following email address: USAWC_DNSS_africanstudies@army.mil by the closing date of the job announcement to receive consideration.
Requests for further information directly to:
Dr. Mark Duckenfield, Committee Liaison
U.S. Army War College
651 Wright Ave
Carlisle Barracks, PA 17013
USAWC_DNSS_africanstudies@army.mil
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/811173700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The USAWC is the U.S. Army's most senior institution for professional military education and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. It educates the top echelon of U.S. military officers of all services, U.S. government civilians, and military officers from as many as 80 foreign countries in a vibrant cross-cultural environment and develops strategic leaders through a myriad of academic and executive development courses ranging from workshops to resident and non-resident graduate degree programs.
The principal organizations of the USAWC are the School of Strategic Landpower, Center for Strategic Leadership, Strategic Studies Institute, Army Strategic Education Program, and the Army Heritage and Education Center who work collectively to accomplish the institution's mission: "Enhance national and global security by developing ideas and educating U.S. and international leaders to serve and lead at the strategic-enterprise level."
The USAWC in Carlisle, PA, is home to a historic Army post that provides a collegial work environment with plenty of opportunities for professional growth and development. It is in south-central PA, 30 minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg and two hours from Washington D.C. with a temperate climate, excellent schools, and low cost of living.