U.S. NAVAL WAR COLLEGE SEEKS
PROFESSOR OF JOINT MARITIME OPERATIONS
U.S. NAVAL WAR COLLEGE-AT-NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL
MONTEREY, CA
(AD-1701-03/05)
The President, U.S. Naval War College, invites applications for a Professor of Joint Maritime Operations (JMO) in its College of Distance Education (CDE), Naval War College-at-Naval Postgraduate School (NWC-at-NPS) Program in Monterey, CA.
U.S. Naval War College. The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) is a Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) institution serving the nation, the Department of Defense, and the U.S. Navy. U.S. and selected international graduates earn Master of Arts degrees in National Security & Strategic Studies or Defense & Strategic Studies accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The College educates and develops future leaders through the development of strategic perspective, critical thinking, and cultural awareness, as well as enhancing the capability to advise and eventually serve as senior leaders and policy makers. The College also helps to define the future Navy and its roles and missions; supports combat readiness; strengthens global maritime partnerships; and promotes ethics and leadership throughout the force. We are actively seeking candidates with diverse academic, demographic, and professional backgrounds. More information on the college can be found at www.usnwc.edu.
The Naval War College Program at the Naval Postgraduate School (NWC-at-NPS). The NWC maintains a resident, graduate-level JPME Phase I program at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in Monterey, California. It teaches traditional, in-classroom courses year-round to full-time, mid-grade military officers who are enrolled in various M.A. and Ph.D. NPS programs. It is composed of scholars and practitioners engaged in a wide range of teaching, research, and outreach. It is administered under the NWC’s College of Distance Education (CDE) and maintains its own permanent Associate Dean and faculty in Monterey. For more information, see the program’s webpage at https://my.nps.edu/web/naval-war-college.
Responsibilities. The incumbent teaches the JMO course at the Intermediate Service College level with duties including: conducting classroom and online instruction; reviewing and evaluating student essays, examinations, and other written and verbal assessments; developing curricula; performing various types of service to the College; traveling to, and lecturing at, nonresident seminars around the country as required; and performing educational administrative functions as required.
The JMO course prepares NWC students for the operational arena by emphasizing operational planning and joint force application to achieve military objectives. It examines joint operations from the standpoint of the Combatant Commander (COCOM) and Joint Task Force (JTF) Commander with a particular emphasis on maritime operations. It further develops joint attitudes and perspectives and increases understanding of service cultures.
Qualifications: Required qualifications include an advanced degree in one or more of the following areas: National Security, Strategic Studies, International Affairs, International Relations, or a related field; graduation from a U.S. military senior- or intermediate-level Service College with JPME-I and/or II certification; relevant and proven expertise in joint or maritime operational level warfare and US Navy roles and missions; and demonstrated experience working in the national security and defense environments.
Other qualifications that will make candidates especially competitive include: an earned Ph.D. in one of the academic fields noted above, military Service College teaching experience, Joint Service Officer (JSO) qualification, administrative/program management experience at the graduate level, experience and competence in internet-based instruction, and distance learning experience at the graduate level.
Candidates must be U.S. citizens capable of obtaining a Department of Defense security clearance at the SECRET level.
Appointment. This appointment is governed by provisions of Section 8748, Title 10, U.S. Code as delegated by the Secretary of the Navy, and the regulations of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management which apply to “excepted” appointments under Schedule A. For the successful candidate, the initial term of appointment is expected to be two (2) years in length with provision for renewal dependent on performance. This is not a remote work position; however, the incumbent may be eligible for situational telework as determined by policy and the position requirements. The incumbent may be expected to travel on occasion. This is a non-tenure track position.
Salary Considerations. Salary is competitive and is accompanied by a generous federal employee benefits package that includes health insurance with employer contribution, retirement savings plan, paid vacation and sick leave, and other benefits. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience and credentials in accordance with the Department of the Navy Faculty Schedule and NWC policy.
Application Process: Applicants must reference VA#NWC-24-17 submit their application package via email to: NWC-24-17@usnwc.edu. The application package should include: (1) cover letter; (2) curriculum vitae or resume; and (3) contact information for three professional references. Applications will be accepted through 11:59 pm (EDT) on 28 October 2024.
Questions about this position should be directed via email to Professor Robert Tomlinson at robert.tomlinson@usnwc.edu.
NOTICE OF VETERANS PREFERENCE: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans’ preference to the excepted service; however, the Department of Defense considers veterans’ preference eligibility a positive factor for hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans’ preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214, “Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”) to their submissions. Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim 10-Point preference must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, “Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference,” and supporting documents required for specific type of preference claimed. (SF 15, which lists the types of 10-Point Preference and the required supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management Website at www.opm.gov.) Active-Duty members must submit a statement of service with their application.
Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement dated to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
The U.S. Naval War College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
