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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 4021. Initial appointment may be up to four years, with the first two years probationary. The appointment may be renewed in one- to five-year increments thereafter. Academic rank will be based on the selectee's academic credentials, experience, and professional accomplishments; however, the focus and salary are at the Assistant Professor level.
08/01/2018 to 09/17/2018
$75,597 - $98,093 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
25% or less - You may be expected to travel (domestic and/or international) for this position up to 25% of the time.
Yes—Permanent Change of Station expenses ARE authorized.
Term - 4 years
Full-Time
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No
NEDQ187478
505987400
See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.
Who May Apply:
U.S. Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your curriculum vitae or résumé must clearly describe your relevant experience. College transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is available at http://www.armycivilianservice.com/JOA/Transcripts.pdf
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTORS/KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Applicants will be rated based on the criteria listed below by a panel of subject matter experts appointed with the purpose of identifying the best-qualified candidates.
1. Must have an established record of superlative teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, including as a teaching assistant and as the instructor of record. Experience at the graduate level is preferred.
2. Record of scholarly research and publication commensurate with the rank of assistant professor-or evidence of great potential for such research and publication-in areas relevant to the curriculum, to include military history, diplomatic history, history of national security policy and strategy, international history, and related areas. This includes both peer-reviewed publications as well as media and on-line engagements.
3. Ability to prepare, teach, and lecture on subjects related to theories of war and strategy, the history of strategy, national security policy, and strategy formulation.
4. The ability to conceptualize, design, and write lesson plans that support the Resident Education Program (REP) at the U.S. Army War College. Preference will be given to those can develop lessons on continental military/landpower theorists, the military/diplomatic history of a particular region (including the United States), and the culture of strategy.
5. Refined oral and written communication skills, including the ability to serve as a student advisor for written research projects.
6. Must have master's degree (required) in history or closely-related field. A PhD or equivalent evidence of extensive original scholarly research and writing consistent with the rank of assistant professor is strongly preferred.
7. A record of successful service to the historical profession including membership in and service to professional scholarly societies, public history initiatives, or military and defense organizations.
Some federal jobs, this one included, allow substitution of strong education credentials for professional experience to qualify.
Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience.
For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications (http://www.opm.gov/qualifications) and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html).
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, etc.) will be reviewed by a specifically appointed panel of subject matter experts assigned to determine your eligibility, qualifications and quality ranking for this position. The selection committee will determine how well you meet the qualifications noted above. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Please see the list of requirements in the "How to Apply" section.
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 could contain personal information for someone other than the applicant. Redact these documents to remove the personal information of others before submitting your application. You may be asked to provide an un-redacted version of the documents to confirm your eligibility for selection.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the job announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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, you must provide a complete application package which includes the items listed below. Applications must be postmarked or e-dated by the closing date of this job announcement. Please include the job announcement number on the application.
Failure to provide these documents may result in disqualification for the position. Please note that this is not a Title 5 (General Scale) position, and the routine procedures for filing through the USAJobs.gov automated system should NOT be followed. Instead, please submit your complete application package and any requests for further information directly to Ms. Kathy Benton at the email address listed below.
1. Letter of application addressing the required KSAs and other qualifications, as listed in the QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED section above.
2. Curriculum vitae or résumé.
3. Proof of U.S. citizenship.
4. 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.)
5. Academic transcripts (undergraduate and graduate level). Unofficial transcripts are required with your application submission. You must provide official college transcripts upon request.
6. 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).
7. Documentation supporting any request for Veteran's Preference (such as a DD Form 214 and/or VA statement of disability). The selection committee will consider veterans preference in its assessment of qualified candidates.
The Department of the Army provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the servicing civilian personnel unit. Your requests for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
Both paper and electronic submissions are acceptable, but the latter is strongly encouraged. The preferred method of submission is by e-mail with .pdf attachments.
Submit your complete application package and any requests for further information to:
Ms. Kathy Benton
U.S. Army War College
Office of the G1
46 Ashburn Drive (Anne Ely Hall, Room 233)
Carlisle Barracks, PA 17013
usarmy.carlisle.awc.mbx.g1-civilian-personel-division@mail.mil
(717) 245-4596
The application review process to determine if you meet the experience and education requirements found in the job announcement begins upon the closing date of the announcement. If you are one of the top candidates, you may be invited to interview by the selection official. If selected, you will receive a tentative job offer. Depending on the strength of the applicant pool, this process may take several months after the closing date of the job announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully, as failure to submit a complete application could invalidate your submission. In this regard, please be sure to read the HOW TO APPLY and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS sections.
DO NOT upload application materials to the USAJobs.gov resume submission system. Submit application packages and requests for further information directly to:
Ms. Kathy Benton
U.S. Army War College
Office of the G1
46 Ashburn Drive (Anne Ely Hall, Room 233)
Carlisle Barracks, PA 17013
usarmy.carlisle.awc.mbx.g1-civilian-personel-division@mail.mil
(717) 245-4596
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/505987400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Army War College is the U.S. Army's most senior institution for professional military education. It educates the top echelon of U.S. military officers of all services, U.S. government civilians, and military officers from up to 80 foreign countries yearly. It develops strategic leaders by providing a variety of rigorous curricula of theoretical and professional subjects. The senior-level curriculum is delivered two ways -- through a ten-month resident program (about 385 students) and a two-year distance education program (about 750 students); both lead to a Master's of Strategic Studies accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. In addition to the Master's degree, the USAWC administers numerous professional development programs focused on strategic thinking and leadership. These programs range from a fourteen-week course for junior officers qualifying as Army strategists to shorter courses for general officers, senior colonels, and command sergeants major.
The principal organizations of the USAWC are the School of Strategic Landpower, Center for Strategic Leadership, Strategic Studies Institute, Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute, and the Army Heritage and Education Center. They work collectively to accomplish the institution's mission: "Educate and develop leaders for service at the strategic level while advancing knowledge in the global application of land power."
