PROFESSOR OF STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP

National Defense University (DOD); Washington (District of Columbia); In loco; USD 145.000 - 183.000; Tempo pieno

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Health insurance

TSP (Thrift Savings Plan)

Paid time off

Descrizione del lavoro

National Defense University (NDU) seeks a faculty member at the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy to support JPME and graduate-level leadership education.

The role includes teaching, curriculum development, and mentoring graduate students within an interdisciplinary, policy-relevant framework. Responsibilities extend to research, engagement with stakeholders, and service to the school mission, with a focus on strategic leadership, national security, and

Competenze

• Master's degree required in a relevant field.

Mansioni

• Teach graduate-level seminar instruction in strategic leadership and related disciplines.
• Develop and refine curriculum material for the Eisenhower School core course and electives.
• Mentor graduate students and advise on research projects and capstone work.
• Engage with external stakeholders and contribute to program outcomes and school mission.

Formazione

Master's degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Summary

National Defense University (NDU) supports the joint warfighter by providing rigorous Joint Professional Military Education to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and select others in order to develop leaders who have the ability to operate and creatively think in an unpredictable and complex world.

This is a Title 10 Excepted Service Appointment. Appointment is not to exceed 2 years with the possibility for extension. Learn more about this agency

Summary

National Defense University (NDU) supports the joint warfighter by providing rigorous Joint Professional Military Education to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and select others in order to develop leaders who have the ability to operate and creatively think in an unpredictable and complex world.

This is a Title 10 Excepted Service Appointment. Appointment is not to exceed 2 years with the possibility for extension. Learn more about this agency

Overview

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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort McNair, DC
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Work site options

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

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$144,837 – $183,428 per year

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Promotion potential

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Full-time

Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.

Term – 2 years

Occupations and job series

• 1101 General Business And Industry

No

This job is in the Excepted Service

No

No

Secret

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• National security

No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

NDU-27-13096043-EB

890863200

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens.

Duties

Duties: The incumbent of this position serves as a faculty member at the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy (ES), National Defense University (NDU). The position entails multiple activities related to supporting the mission and academic programs of NDU and ES. These activities are aligned with the Teaching, Research, Engagement, Service, and Accountability (TRESA) performance evaluation model. Primary activities are described below.

++Teaching (Seminar Preparation and Classroom Instruction)++

Serving as a strategic leadership subject matter expert, provides expertise as a member of a collaborative team of peers to develop and conduct graduate-level seminar instruction within the interdisciplinary ES core curriculum in areas related specifically to the Strategic Leadership (SL) curriculum such as leading organizational change; influencing culture; scanning and interpreting the national security environment; critical, creative, and strategic thinking; interpersonal skills; and case studies related to governmental organizations, private industry, and the military.

++Research (Curriculum Development & Academic Research)++

Participates in the planning and development of the ES curriculum and serves as the principal proponent for overall outcomes, content, and methods for the Strategic Leader core course, leadership-related electives, and other portions of the ES curriculum. Recommends lecture topics, course content, educational methods, and other curriculum requirements. Plays a leadership role in the planning and development of curriculum material on strategic leadership, to include senior-level decision-making processes; negotiations in complex environments; enhancing the profession of arms; understanding civil-military relations; and exhibiting ethical behavior. Based on needs of the Eisenhower School, conducts research in support of program outcomes and school mission.

++Engagement (Stakeholder Relationships)++

Maintains and enhances professional relationships with existing ES stakeholders in support of the ES mission, such as: maintains and enhances professional relationships and standing, domestically or internationally, with senior educators, business leaders, industrialists or public officials; enlists stakeholder services in reinforcing the quality of instruction in the ES curriculum; stays abreast of new developments in the fields relevant to the ES curriculum; or, maintains/increases standing in professional organizations/associations in the fields of strategic leadership, national security strategy, or resourcing.

++Service (Student Mentoring & College-wide Service)++

Mentors, counsels, and advises graduate students in role of primary faculty advisor to several students, supporting advisees’ orientation to the school, providing feedback on their initial writing assignment, and serving as their liaison/advocate with school administration. Serves as research adviser to individual students and student groups performing research on topics of academic interest relevant to strategic leadership, national security decision making, acquisition, and other aspects of national security and resourcing strategy. In this role, assists students in consultations with highest level officials of the Department of War (DoW) and other government departments, senior executives of business firms, and leaders of the civilian academic community. Mentoring may include completing end-of-year student evaluations in accordance with DoW, NDU, and ES policy.

In addition to the Strategic Leadership course, prepares and conducts graduate-level seminar instruction in ES multidisciplinary courses related to national security and resource strategy. This could include participation or leadership of an Eisenhower School elective. This could also include participation or leadership of an Industry Study (examining one of 20 industries and their relationships to U.S. national security), leadership of an NDU-wide elective, and mentorship of students in multidisciplinary capstone strategy or resourcing exercises. Some courses require extensive planning and execution of domestic and international field study experiences involving budgetary, logistic and administrative program management and leadership skills. Additionally, service could entail participation on ES and NDU task-specific working groups as directed.

++Accountability (Professional Behavior)++

As an employee of NDU, demonstrates respect and consideration for others by: 1. Creating a climate that fosters respect among students, faculty, staff, and administration from a range of diverse backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives. 2. Adherence to EEO, Ethical, Merit System Principles, and DoW Standards of Conduct. 3. Demonstrating integrity, and responsibility in the workplace.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.ssa.gov/)
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• The position is governed by 10 USC 1595 and NDUI 1416.0l dated March 2017.
• Must be able and willing to travel both domestically and internationally. Travel is seldom required. Less than 20 % of the time.
• The incumbent must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A master’s degree (doctorate or terminal degree preferred) with an academic specialty related to strategic leadership in the fields of behavioral science, organizational development/design/culture, sociology, psychology, cognitive science, or related disciplines.
• A progressive record of teaching excellence at an accredited higher education institution, research institution, and/or significant, relevant professional experience.
• Research experience, demonstrated through scholarship, publications, and/or outreach activities; recognition within academia, research communities, professional associations, or leadership-related community(ies) of practice.
• Experience working on collaborative interdisciplinary teams.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience teaching at the graduate level within the Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) system.
• Experience as an academic administrator or as team leader of an interdisciplinary team.
• Significant professional experience in developing and managing individual assessment and development programs, to include demonstrated experience using psychological assessment tools, various psychological instruments, and statistical analysis, demonstrated experience training counselors or executive coaches, demonstrated experience providing executive assessment and development counseling to senior military officers and government officials.

Criteria for Determining Academic Rank:

• Professor requires an earned doctoral degree or equivalent terminal degree in a discipline relevant to the position. Documented experience in full-time teaching at a regionally-accredited university or college for at least eight years, of which at least three years at the graduate-level, significant service/outreach to the university or college, and an exemplary record of scholarship/research.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Education Requirement: An earned master’s degree (doctorate or terminal degree preferred) with an academic specialty related to strategic leadership in the fields of behavioral science, organizational development/design/culture, sociology, psychology, cognitive science, or related disciplines.

Official Transcripts: Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if the position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified PRIOR to appointment, if selected for the role.

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FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence PRIOR to appointment.

• Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.

• For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education.

Additional information

Background or Security Investigation: This is a Noncritical Sensitive position which requires a background investigation. The individual selected for this position is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security determination to occupy a Noncritical Sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment.

Accepting this position, you may be required to serve an 18-month trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

Reemployed Annuitants: Department of Defense has the authority to hire annuitants without reduction in pay. For more information, go to: https://www.dcpas.osd.mil/policy/retirement/reemployedannuitant

All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-4434 for assistance.

National Defense University (NDU) is the premier national security institution focused on advanced joint education, leader development and scholarship. Under the direction and leadership of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the oversight of the Director for Joint Force Development, Joint Staff (J-7), NDU offers a collegial and collaborative academic environment to support the joint warfighter by providing rigorous Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) and other graduate level programs to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and select others in order to develop leaders who have the ability to operate and creatively think in an unpredictable and complex world.

NDU is comprised of six primary educational institutions and four additional component agencies: National Intelligence College (NIC), National War College (NWC), Dwight Eisenhower School (ES), Joint Forces Staff College (JFSC), College of International Security Affairs (CISA), the College of Information and Cyberspace (CIC), Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS), International Student Management Office, Operations Support and the CAPSTONE General and Flag Officer Course.

NDU has a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement, social security, and thrift savings plan (TSP); health, life, and long-term care insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. NDU employees enjoy flexible work schedules, transit subsidy and situational telework opportunities.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

To qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described above. A NDU screening panel will review your resume and narrative answers to the hiring criteria to evaluate your qualifications for the position. NDU uses a multi-tier selection process for academic positions.

+++ You MUST upload a cover letter separate from your resume addressing the following hiring criteria:+++

Factor 1 Teaching Experience: Describe your experience teaching courses in a discipline related to national security, such as strategic resourcing, supply chain management, technology and innovation, industrial organization, industry analysis, or business strategy at an accredited higher education institution. Please differentiate and quantify how much time you spent teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level on a full-time (or equivalent) basis.

Factor 2 Curriculum Scholarship and Research: Describe your experience in scholarly activities, collaborative efforts, and contributions to developing and delivering academic programs. As appropriate, describe research or academic applications in which you integrated theory and frameworks from fields such as finance, marketing, economics, logistics, management, technology, innovation, public policy, strategy, science and engineering; experience writing cases and teaching notes; national innovation bases, and national/defense industrial bases.

Factor 3 Academic Leadership and Service: Describe your experience in formal or peer leadership roles that served the interests of an educational or research institution, to include serving in administrative positions, leading interdisciplinary teams, or managing programs within the organization. Explain how you contributed to positive outcomes, such as organizational innovation and institutional collaboration.

Factor 4 Engagement and Outreach: Describe your experience establishing and maintaining professional relationships with policy makers in the executive and legislative branches of government, thought leaders in academic and non-profit research institutes, industry leaders, and private-sector executives, both in the United States and abroad. Explain how you would leverage these relationships as a member of the teaching faculty and why they would benefit the ES academic program.

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