Adjunct Faculty – Expeditionary Warfare School Blended Seminar Program (SEBSP) Instructor - CDET

hatalom; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Marine Corps University and the College of Distance Education and Training seek an adjunct instructor to support the Expeditionary Warfare School Blended Seminar Program at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The role delivers resident and online PME to Marine officers, guiding discussions and evaluating performance.

The instructor will use Socratic methods and adult learning principles to foster critical thinking and decision-making; responsibilities include grading, mentoring, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• U.S. Marine Corps Field Grade Officer (Major or above) or eligible for Major promotion.
• EWS graduate (resident, distance education, or blended) required.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required.
• Experience as CO/Ops/XO or Primary Staff Officer at battalion or higher.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct resident and online seminar instruction in support of the Expeditionary Warfare School curriculum.
• Facilitate PME discussions using Socratic teaching methodologies and adult learning principles.
• Mentor Marine officers and provide academic and professional guidance.
• Evaluate student participation, assignments, essays, and examinations using approved rubrics.
• Provide timely feedback to support student development and learning objectives.
• Manage records and course administration requirements.
• Enforce academic integrity standards and testing security.

Skills

Mentoring

Discussion facilitation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

EWS graduate

Tools

Moodle

Job description

Adjunct Faculty – Expeditionary Warfare School BlendedSeminar Program (SEBSP) Instructor(CDET)

Marine Corps University (MCU) / College of Distance Education and Training (CDET)

Location

CDET Regional campuses (MCB Quantico VA; MCB Camp Lejeune NC; NAS-JRB Fort Worth TX; MCB Camp Pendleton CA; MCAS Miramar CA; MCB Hawaii; MCB Camp Butler Okinawa Japan)

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Position Overview

Hatalom is seeking a qualified Expeditionary Warfare School (EWS) Blended Seminar Instructor to support the Marine Corps University (MCU) College of Distance Education and Training (CDET) program at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The EWS Blended Seminar Program provides Professional Military Education (PME) to Marine officers through a combination of resident and non-resident instruction. The program is delivered in three phases consisting of an initial resident seminar period, a non-resident online seminar period, and a final resident seminar period. The complete program is conducted twice during each Academic Year (AY). The EWS Blended Seminar Instructor is responsible for facilitating seminar discussions, mentoring students, evaluating academic performance, and supporting the professional development of Marine officers enrolled in the program. The successful candidate will employ Socratic teaching methods and adult learning principles to foster critical thinking, decision-making, and warfighting excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct resident and online seminar instruction in support of the Expeditionary Warfare School curriculum.
• Facilitate professional military education discussions using Socratic teaching methodologies and adult learning principles.
• Mentor Marine officers and provide academic and professional guidance throughout the program.
• Evaluate student participation, written assignments, essays, planning products, and examinations using approved grading standards and rubrics.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to support student development and learning objectives.
• Conduct instruction during resident seminar periods and facilitate learning during asynchronous and synchronous online phases.
• Maintain accurate student records, grading documentation, and course administration requirements.
• Enforce Marine Corps University academic integrity standards and testing security requirements.
• Support student participation and engagement within Learning Management and Learning Support Systems.
• Participate in faculty development, curriculum reviews, and professional development activities as required.
• Successfully complete required faculty orientation and certification requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Marine Corps University academic standards and contractual requirements.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Marine Corps Field Grade Officer (Major or above) or selectee for promotion to Major.
• Graduate of the U.S. Marine Corps Expeditionary Warfare School (resident, distance education, or blended seminar program).
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience serving as a Commanding Officer, Executive Officer, Operations Officer, or Primary Staff Officer at the battalion, squadron, or higher level.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating professional discussions and mentoring military personnel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of the U.S. Marine Corps Command and Staff College (resident, distance education, or blended seminar program), Intermediate Level School (ILS), School of Advanced Warfighting (SAW), or Top Level School (TLS).
• Master's degree from an accredited institution, preferably in Military History, American History, European History, Diplomatic History, Strategic Studies, International Relations, National Security Studies, or a related field.
• Experience utilizing Socratic teaching methodologies.
• Experience with onsite, asynchronous online, and synchronous online teaching techniques and instructional strategies.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Learning Support Systems (LSS), such as Moodle.
• Previous faculty, instructor, facilitator, or Professional Military Education (PME) experience.
• Operational planning or expeditionary operations experience within Marine Corps or Joint organizations.

Security Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active Secret clearance (Tier 3 Investigation) required.
• Ability to maintain eligibility for continued access to Government facilities and systems.

Work Location

Positions may support CDET regional campuses located throughout the United States and overseas.

Work Schedule

• Part-time adjunct position.
• Courses are generally delivered outside normal duty hours.
• Faculty assignments vary based on regional enrollment and seminar demand.
• The Sergeant's School Seminar Program (5500) and Staff Noncommissioned Officer Leadership School Seminar Program (6800) are each 15 weeks in duration and are typically offered three times per year.
• Courses may be delivered in resident, synchronous online, or asynchronous online formats.

This document is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all job-related activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Due to the nature of the industry, job tasks may be changed as necessary to meet the needs of the customer.

HatalomCorporation is an equal opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.