Academic Instructor

Endurion; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Endurion seeks an Academic Instructor to support the Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) mission with USSOCOM. The role focuses on delivering subject-matter instruction, developing curricula, and supporting JSOU education services for military studies.

Requirements include TOP SECRET clearance, 5 years of SOF experience, and 3 years of faculty teaching including distributed/distance learning; position based at JSOU Campus, MacDill AFB, FL with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• MA/MS in a listed academic specialty from a regionally accredited US college or internationally recognized college.
• 5 years’ SOF experience.
• 3 years’ post-secondary faculty experience with distributed and distance learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter instruction to JSOU students for SOCOM programs.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and update topic-focused curricula.
• Present lectures, seminars, and governance-related course materials.
• Lead course analysis to ensure learning objectives meet standards.
• Prepare, collect, and report education-related data as required.

Skills

Research

Curriculum development

Classroom presentation

SOF experience

Faculty teaching

Education

MA/MS in Political Science

MS/MA International Affairs

Job description

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Academic Instructor

Operations Full Time Professional Tampa, FL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1182

Endurion is a mission integrator built by and for the Special Operations community, providing end-to-end solutions across intelligence, operations, and technology. Founded and led by former Special Operations Forces operators and mission experts, the organization is rooted in firsthand experience with complex operational environments and high-stakes missions. Endurion partners closely with its customers to understand their unique challenges and deliver tailored, mission-focused capabilities. Team members join a culture that values adaptability, operational excellence, and innovation in support of critical national security objectives.

Endurionis seeking an Academic Instructorfor the Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) mission in support of United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).

Clearance: TOP SECRET clearance required; SCI eligible

Job Description:

Endurion is looking for a qualified person to support our multi-year contract with the Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) mission in support of USSOCOM. As an Academic Instructor, provide subject matter expertise instruction to JSOU students and support and assist in the execution of JSOU’s educational support services with emphasis on military studies.

Requirements:

• Provide expertise in research, curriculum development, and classroom presentation for SOCOM courses containing information up to and including TS/SCI material.
• Research, develop, and present multiple courses revolving around ACCM programs.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, analyze, and instruct the assigned topic-focused curriculum.
• Present, lecture, and instruct classes/courses, seminars, and special events related to JSOU education projects/programs.
• Advance the professional body of knowledge through relevant conference and symposia attendance, presentation, panel participation or through relevant research and publishing.
• Provide professional curriculum and instruction, research and writing, student support, and course leadership for the SOCOM Enterprise.
• Facilitate and lead course analysis and design to ensure the learning objectives, outcomes, and assessments support the course goals and meet the assigned education level standards (graduate or undergraduate).
• Build, deliver, evaluate, and update all assigned topic-focused lessons and related materials per the JSOU Faculty and Staff Guide and all necessary distributed or distance learning content.
• Prepare and present all course materials to JSOU’s governance committees to meet JSOU’s curriculum review requirement in accordance with the JSOU Faculty and Staff Guide.
• Prepare, collect, and report education-related data on course instruction, assessments, and students as required by institutional effectiveness and as assigned by the department.
• Transfer knowledge to the DoD, interagency, and academic communities through purposeful outreach (e.g. collaborative research, seminars, workshops, lectures, websites, publications).
• Support curriculum workshop participation through the review, proofreading, and critiquing of materials, lectures, presentations, draft publications, and other staffed documents.

Qualifications:

• MA/MS in one of the broad academic specialties listed: Political Science, International Affairs/International Relations, History/Military History, Cultural and Regional Studies, Strategy, or Information/Influence Operations. Degree must be from a regionally accredited U.S. college/university or internationally recognized college/university.
• 5 years’ experience within the SOF community.
• 3 years’ post-secondary faculty experience with classroom delivery techniques to include distributed and distance learning.

Work Location:

JSOU Campus, MacDill AFB, FL

• Health Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off

Schedule:

0800-1700 Mon-Fri adjusted hours as needed.

Travel:

• Travel is required to various CONUS and OCONUS locations, including hazardous sites. The candidate will travel as initiated by written tasking.

Because of U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Endurion complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Endurion will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail] .

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management retains the discretion to add to or modify the duties of the position at any time. Employment with Endurion is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, provided it does not violate applicable law.