About the Position: This is a full-time civilian faculty position at the U.S. Army War College (USAWC) as provided under Title 10 USC. Initial appointment may be up to three years. 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.
Summary
About the Position: This is a full-time civilian faculty position at the U.S. Army War College (USAWC) as provided under Title 10 USC. Initial appointment may be up to three years. 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.
Serve as the Professor of Theater Planning or Professor of Security Force Management and will contribute to the development, planning, administration, and teaching of courses in the Resident Education Program and associated curriculum.
1. Instruction and Course Delivery - Plans, develops, delivers, and evaluates graduate-level core and elective instruction in areas such as:
theater strategy, campaign planning, operational art and design, joint planning, force employment, campaign assessment, security force assistance, foreign internal defense, and security cooperation.
Integrates current doctrine, historical and contemporary case studies, strategic theory, and joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational perspectives into classroom instruction.
Facilitates seminar discussions, practical exercises, simulations, and assessments that support strategic-level learning objectives.
2. Curriculum Development - Designs, updates, and refines lesson plans, curriculum materials, exercises, and assessment instruments that support resident education program requirements and institutional learning outcomes.
Provides subject-matter expertise to departmental and institutional curriculum initiatives, ensuring academic rigor and relevance to contemporary strategic and operational environments.
3. Student Advising and Mentorship - Serves as a seminar instructor and academic adviser, mentoring students on strategic research projects, elective studies, and professional development.
Guides student understanding of complex strategic, operational, and theater-level challenges through structured academic support.
4. Research and Scholarly Contribution - Contributes to professional military education through peer-reviewed publications, policy analysis, doctrine development, presentations, and other recognized scholarly outputs.
Conducts original scholarly research and publishes work relevant to theater strategy, campaign planning, operational art, security force assistance, partner-force development, and other national security topics.
5. Collaboration and External Engagement - Represents the institution in academic forums, conferences, workshops, and professional engagements, as assigned.
Collaborates with faculty, senior military leaders, government agencies, partner-nation representatives, and academic institutions to advance professional military education and strengthen strategic leader development.
6. Institutional Service and Faculty Development - Participates in departmental, school, and college governance through service on committees, working groups, academic reviews, and institutional initiatives.
Mentors junior and peer faculty in academic design, instruction, curriculum development, and scholarly growth.
Supports academic programs, conferences, and other institutional events that contribute to the U.S. Army War College mission.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
TOP SECRET CLEARANCE: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.
DRUG TEST: This is a drug testing designated position (TDP) under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program and subject to a pre-appointment drug test prior to being placed into this position and periodically thereafter.
TEMPORARY DUTY TRAVEL (TDY): Travel (domestic and/or international) may be required up to 10% of the time.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
This is a term appointment in the excepted service 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 to earn annual leave and sick leave.
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
BASIC REQUIREMENT:
A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in behavioral or social science, or related disciplines appropriate to the position, such as political science, international relations, security studies, strategic studies, or a related field. -OR-
B. Combination of Education and Experience: A 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-
C. Experience: 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.
NOTE: Transcripts are required at the time of application (if selected official transcripts must be provided).
In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements above, applicants will be rated on the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities AND higher-level educational requirements:
A. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):
Demonstrated knowledge of joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational planning processes, organizations, and operational environments.
Expertise in operational art, theater design, campaign design, force employment, risk assessment, and assessment frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to design and deliver graduate-level instruction for adult learners, preferably within professional military education or a comparable academic setting.
Demonstrated scholarly or professional contributions through publications, research, policy analysis, doctrine development, or other recognized intellectual contributions.
Ability to connect theory, policy, and operational practice and use contemporary and historical cases to develop strategic judgment.
Ability to work effectively with military, civilian, academic, and international colleagues while maintaining the professional judgment, discretion, and standards expected in a senior academic and national-security environment.
B. MASTERS LEVEL EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
These positions require a Master's Degree in a relevant field such as military history, political science, international relations, security studies, strategic studies, or a related field.
PhD or EQUIVALENT PREFERENCE:
A PhD or equivalent evidence of original scholarly research and scholarship consistent with the rank of assistant professor is preferred.
NOTE: Transcripts are required at the time of application (if selected official transcripts must be provided).
Applicants will be evaluated by a panel of subject matter experts to identify the best qualified candidates.
This position can be filled at one of the following academic ranks:
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Academic rank and salary will be determined based on the selectee's education and experience.
If you are currently serving on active duty: You MUST submit a certification from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted for consideration in the hiring process AND has a compensable service-connected disability. The certification MUST show the characterization of your discharge (Honorable, General, etc.) and OVERALL compensable service-connected disability percentage. Prior to appointment, the service member's character of service and qualifying discharge or release must be verified through a DD form 214 or equivalent documentation. For more information about Veteran's Preference, OPM's Veteran's Guide - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals
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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
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.
This position requires a 1 OR 2 year trial period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. *Please see TRIAL PERIOD note below.
TRIAL PERIOD: An individual appointed to an excepted service position under this authority Sch A, 213.31 07 (h)(1) who is not preference-eligible must complete a two-year trial period of current continuous service. However, a preference-eligible (veteran) appointed under this authority is subject to a one-year trial period of current continuous service. Subsequent extensions or renewals of this appointment within the same position or similar line of work will not require the employee to serve an additional or restarted trial period.
The use of illegal drugs by Federal employees, whether on duty or off duty, is contrary to the efficiency of the service. The legalization and/or decriminalization of marijuana by some states has no impact on Federal law. The use and/or possession of marijuana remains illegal for Federal employees.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
This is a(n) Science, Engineering, & Analysis Career Program position aligned under the Construction, Analysis, Science, Infrastructure & Engineers (CASIE) Career Management Directorate.
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.
Relocation incentive MAY be authorized.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
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 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, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
NOTE: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to Title 10 appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of War considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for Title 10 hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include the supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty") to their submissions.
Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim a 10-point preference must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed. (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.)
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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 section above.
Curriculum vitae or résumé.
One sample of written scholarship not to exceed 50 pages.
Records of scholarship commensurate with the rank of assistant professor, or evidence of great potential for appropriate research and publication in areas relevant to the curriculum, as established in paragraph (1) of duties listed above. This includes peer reviewed publications, on-line engagements, and other media.
Academic transcripts (undergraduate and graduate level). Transcripts are required with your application submission. You must provide official college transcripts upon request.
List of four disinterested professional references (i.e., persons who can affirm the candidate's qualifications but have no stake in the outcome of the selection).
Short personal philosophy of teaching and evidence of teaching ability (e.g., course survey results or teaching awards).
NOTE: If you claim veteran's preference, you must provide documentation to support your claimed preference (i.e. DD-214-member copy 4, or statement of service to include character of service, VA Letter, etc.).
If you fail to provide these documents, you may be marked as having an incomplete application package and may not be considered any further.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
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) on 01/04/2027 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/13107203).
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section.
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. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may 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.
T2-W2H6AA US ARMY WAR COLLEGE
DO NOT MAIL
Carlisle Barracks, 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.
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 section above.
Curriculum vitae or résumé.
One sample of written scholarship not to exceed 50 pages.
Records of scholarship commensurate with the rank of assistant professor, or evidence of great potential for appropriate research and publication in areas relevant to the curriculum, as established in paragraph (1) of duties listed above. This includes peer reviewed publications, on-line engagements, and other media.
Academic transcripts (undergraduate and graduate level). Transcripts are required with your application submission. You must provide official college transcripts upon request.
List of four disinterested professional references (i.e., persons who can affirm the candidate's qualifications but have no stake in the outcome of the selection).
Short personal philosophy of teaching and evidence of teaching ability (e.g., course survey results or teaching awards).
NOTE: If you claim veteran's preference, you must provide documentation to support your claimed preference (i.e. DD-214-member copy 4, or statement of service to include character of service, VA Letter, etc.).
If you fail to provide these documents, you may be marked as having an incomplete application package and may not be considered any further.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
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) on 01/04/2027 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/13107203).
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section.
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. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may 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.
T2-W2H6AA US ARMY WAR COLLEGE
DO NOT MAIL
Carlisle Barracks, 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.
