Clarification from the agency

THE PUBLIC, US CITIZENS

• ***For Responsibilities see Qualifications under the Requirements section***

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• The incumbent may be expected to travel on occasion.
• This appointment is for a Term 4 years.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Qualifications

The U.S. Naval War College. The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) is a Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) institution serving the nation, the Department of Defense, and the U.S. Navy. U.S. and selected international graduates earn Master of Arts degrees in National Security & Strategic Studies or Defense & Strategic Studies accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The College educates tomorrow's leaders, informs today's decision-makers, and engages with Allies and partners by developing strategic perspective, critical thinking, and cultural awareness in peace, crisis, and war. We are actively seeking candidates with diverse academic and professional backgrounds. More information on the college can be found at www.usnwc.edu.

The National Security Affairs Department. The National Security Affairs (NSA) department is a graduate school department teaching foreign policy analysis and international security. It provides professional military education to mid- and senior-career students who are military and civilian national security professionals from the United States and more than 60 partner countries. The NSA department offers two courses that lead to the master's degree and Joint Professional Military Education credit: National Security Decision Making (NSDM) for senior-ranking professionals and Theater Security Decision Making (TSDM) for mid-ranking professionals. These courses provide a broad interdisciplinary foundation in contemporary security studies to analyze how the U.S. government makes foreign policy decisions and the role the U.S. plays in the world. The department is first and foremost a teaching department where scholars and national security practitioners develop and teach a curriculum that combines academic rigor with policy relevance. To further this, faculty participate in scholarly, policy and professional activities to ensure students have a learning experience that meets the needs of the Navy and the intent of the Joint Professional Military Education system.

Duties and Responsibilities. Reporting to the Dean of Academic Affairs, the Chair leads 22 civilian and 12 military faculty on all aspects of the Department's operations including: curriculum development; academic outreach; engagement with the wider civilian and PME academic world; and faculty recruitment, retention, and development. This includes meeting with civilian faculty in accordance with the Defense Performance Management Appraisal Program and mentoring faculty to meet college guidelines for promotion and tenure. Additionally, the Chair meets with academic representatives at least twice per term and leads comprehensive curriculum reviews in support of legal and policy requirements. The Chair oversees the preparation, review, management, and execution of the Department's annual budget, assures faculty meet annual training requirements, and supports faculty development. On-site daily, the Chair is responsible for working closely with the College's leadership, fostering and maintaining cooperative relationships with other departments and programs, and encouraging seamless integration across college departments.

Qualifications. The President seeks candidates who are proven academic leaders. An earned doctorate is required in a field relevant to national security such as political science, public policy analysis, international relations, political economy, history, or regional security studies. Strong publication and teaching records are essential. A highly desirable candidate should have team-building skills and experience in developing innovative approaches to curriculum and teaching.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens capable of obtaining and maintaining a Department of Defense security clearance at the SECRET level.

Appointment. This appointment is governed by provisions of 10 USC § 8748 as delegated by the Secretary of the Navy, and the regulations of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management that apply to "Excepted" appointments under Schedule A. This is a term-limited appointment. For the successful candidate, the initial term of appointment is expected to be four years in length with provision for renewal dependent on performance. The maximum service in this term-limited appointment is eight (8) years, whether consecutive or nonconsecutive. Upon completion of the successful candidate's AD-09 service, they will revert to either the academic rank agreed to upon hiring; or the academic rank achieved through the College's Promotion and Tenure process; whichever is higher. Telework eligibility is limited and will be determined by the agency policy in accordance with Presidential Memorandum "Return to In-Person Work" of January 20, 2025, and Department of Defense implementation guidance. Expected start date is no later than July 2026.

Salary Considerations. Salary is competitive and is accompanied by a generous federal employee benefits package that includes health insurance with employer contribution, retirement savings plan, paid vacation and sick leave, and other benefits. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience and credentials in accordance with Department of the Navy Faculty Schedule and NWC policy.

Questions about this position should be directed via email to Doyle Hodges at doyle.hodges@usnwc.edu.

NOTICE OF VETERANS PREFERENCE: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to the excepted service; however, the Department of Defense considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume/CV and attach supporting documentation (DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty") to their submission. Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim 10-Point preference must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and supporting documents of the claimed disability (e.g., disability letter from the VA). The SF 15, which lists the types of 10-Point Preference and the required supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management Website at www.opm.gov.

Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Active-duty members must submit a statement of service with their application.

The U.S. Naval War College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How you will be evaluated

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

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.