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About the Position: This is a full-time civilian faculty position at the U.S. Army War College as provided under Title 10 USC 4021. The appointment is for one year and may be renewed for a second year subject to job performance and availability of funding.
Learn more about this agency05/07/2024 to 06/03/2024
$59,630 - $69,994 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Temporary - 1 year
Full-time
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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: Who May Appy: US Citizens
This is a full-time temporary appointment in the excepted service not to exceed 1 year starting on or about summer 2024, but no later than 1 August 2024. Temporary appointments may be extended in up to 1-year increments.
Qualification Requirements:
Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position such as political science, international relations, government, history, security studies, intelligence, etc; 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): Applicants will be rated on the criteria listed below:
1. Record of scholarship commensurate with the rank of assistant professor, or evidence of great potential for appropriate research and publication in areas relevant to the DMSPO curriculum, as established in paragraph (1) of duties listed above. This includes peer reviewed publications, on-line engagements, and other media.
2. Established record of teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level.
3. Ability to collaborate with and develop the skills of faculty colleagues in the conceptualization, design, and preparation of lesson plans for others to teach.
4. Academic Accomplishment: A master's degree in a relevant field such as political science, international relations, government, history, security studies, strategic studies, intelligence, or a related field with research focused on technology, data, and artificial intelligence with a PhD or equivalent evidence of original scholarly research and scholarship consistent with the rank of assistant professor preferred.
5. Ability and desire to work collegially with diverse (military, civilian, foreign) graduate students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
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, 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 up to a month 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.
To apply for this position you must provide a complete application package which includes the items listed below. Applications must be received by the closing date of this job announcement.
1. Cover Letter of application addressing the required KSAs and other qualifications, as listed in the Qualifications section above.
2. Curriculum vitae or résumé.
3. Academic Transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are required with your application submission. If selected, you will be required to provide official copies of transcripts.
4. A short narrative of one page or less that describes how you would contribute to an atmosphere of diversity at the U.S. Army War College through teaching, scholarship, and/or service.
5. List of at least four professional references (include full contact information). References must be disinterested, i.e., persons who can affirm the candidate's qualifications but have no stake in the outcome of the selection.
If you claim veteran's preference, you must submit supporting documentation (i.e. DD 214 Member Copy 4, SF-15, Letter from the VA, etc).
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.
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 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) on06/03/2024 to receive consideration.
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.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/790037900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.
The Army values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, cultures and skills, which connects employees to organizations that are committed to building an inclusive work environment where they can contribute to their fullest potential.
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 as many as 80 foreign countries in a vibrant cross-cultural environment. The College 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. They 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."
