1stYear DDE Faculty Instructor

Terrestris Global Solutions; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Professional development programs

Job summary

Terrestris Global Solutions seeks a Faculty Instructor for the U.S. Army War College Distance Education Program, located at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania. This role involves developing and delivering graduate-level instruction focused on strategic leadership and national security.

Ideal candidates will hold a Master’s degree and five years of experience in military education, with technology expertise in online teaching and familiarization with LMS platforms such as Blackboard.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience as a faculty instructor at a Senior Service College or accredited graduate institution.
• Technology expertise in online instruction and proficiency with Microsoft 365 and LMS tools.
• Knowledge of adult learning concepts and American Civil War history.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver graduate‑level instruction in core curriculum areas.
• Facilitate online and in‑residence seminars using best practices.
• Contribute to course design, curriculum development, and program assessment.

Skills

Online teaching experience with an LMS

Knowledge of adult learning concepts

Technology proficiency with Microsoft 365

Expertise in American Civil War history

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline

Senior Service College diploma

Tools

Blackboard

Canvas

Moodle

Job description

Position Summary

Faculty Instructor in the U.S. Army War College Distance Education Program (DEP), located at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania. Supports the two‑year graduate‑level program focused on strategic leadership, national security, and military operations, teaching both online core courses and in‑person summer resident courses.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver graduate‑level instruction in core curriculum areas such as national security strategy, strategic leadership, defense management, and theater strategy and campaigning.
• Serve as faculty advisor for student research projects and support learning through online forums, video conferences, and in‑person residencies.
• Facilitate online and in‑residence seminars using adult education best practices.
• Contribute to course design, curriculum development, and program assessment with faculty and academic staff.
• Conduct scholarly research and/or publish on relevant topics in strategic studies or national security affairs.
• Participate in academic governance, faculty development, and institutional outreach efforts.

Qualifications

• A Senior Service College diploma and a Joint Professional Military Education Phase II qualification.
• A Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a discipline relevant to the US Army War College curriculum, e.g., strategic leadership, applied ethics, national security policy and strategy, theory of war, military history, elements of national power, civil‑military relations, military strategy, materiel acquisition, force development, and human and fiscal resources.
• Minimum five years’ experience as a faculty instructor at a Senior Service College or accredited graduate institution, with at least one year in the last three years, and knowledge of adult learning concepts such as Bloom’s taxonomy, seminar discourse, seminar team building, and reflective learning.
• Technology expertise: online teaching experience with an LMS such as Blackboard, Canvas, Moodle; proficiency with Microsoft 365, Teams; ability to perform word processing and data entry in the LMS; experience with visual and automation technology in seminar rooms; familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, CoPilot, or similar.
• Knowledge of American Civil War history, particularly the Gettysburg campaign, to meet Battlefield Staff Guide requirements if applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• In‑depth knowledge of Civil War history and ability to connect leadership competencies to historical events.
• A PhD or multiple degrees in relevant areas, teaching awards, citations, or academic promotions.

Benefits

Health, financial, and retirement benefits; paid leave; professional development; tuition assistance; work‑life programs; award programs for exceptional performance; eligibility for full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours per week.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.