The President, U.S. Naval War College, invites applications for the position of Associate Dean and Program Manager, U.S. Naval War College-at-Naval Postgraduate School (NWC-at-NPS), 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.
Associate Dean, Naval War College-at-Naval Postgraduate School. The Associate Dean, NWC-at-NPS oversees and evaluates the faculty and JPME program in Monterey and is responsible for the effective, efficient, and proper operation of the JPME Phase I program at NPS. The Associate Dean will also periodically teach seminars and serve as substitute professor for faculty as needed. Additionally, the Associate Dean serves as the NWC liaison to the NPS leadership. The Associate Dean reports directly to the Dean, CDE at the NWC in Newport, RI.
Responsibilities. The Associate Dean, NWC-at-NPS, provides leadership for academic and administrative operations, ensuring that the JPME Phase I Program meets the standards of the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff (CJCS) Officer Professional Military Education Policy. The Associate Dean directly supervises and evaluates over twenty faculty members and two administrative staff. As such, the Associate Dean assigns faculty to seminars, prioritizes and assigns faculty non-teaching developmental quarters, and conducts classroom teaching evaluations. The Associate Dean also teaches selected seminars as the schedule allows and maintains professionalism in his/her field of expertise by attending appropriate professional conferences, conducting and/or supervising research, and by publishing in his/her field of knowledge. As the senior representative of the NWC-at-NPS, the Associate Dean assumes the responsibility of Program Manager and liaisons with NPS leadership in support of NWC-at NPS academic and administrative program requirements. The Associate Dean ensures classroom availability and suitability and ensures provision and functionality of classroom and office equipment. Additionally, the Associate Dean is responsible for the storage, accounting, and distribution of program books and readings, oversees student registration, student performance, grading, and conducts graduation ceremonies for students completing NWC JPME Phase I. Finally, the Associate Dean is responsible for apprising the leadership of the NWC-at-NPS of any situation that would affect the successful delivery of JPME Phase I to NPS students.
Qualifications. The President seeks candidates who are successful, proven academic leaders. An earned Ph.D. in Security Studies, International Relations, History, Political Science or related fields, or an Ed.D. in Education Management, Education Technology, or related fields is required. The ideal candidate will have experience managing large academic programs and leading a diverse group of faculty and staff; overseeing financial and human resources; in-residence teaching experience at the graduate level (preferably with senior and/or intermediate-level joint or service colleges) in the fields of National Security, Strategy, or Joint Operations; knowledge of curriculum development techniques and advanced distributed learning methods/emerging education technologies; familiarization with accreditation processes; competence in internet-based instruction as needed; and an understanding of the mission the NWC accomplishes for the Navy and the Department of Defense.
Candidates must be U.S. citizens capable of obtaining a Department of Defense security clearance at the SECRET level.
Appointment. The appointment is governed by provisions of 10 USC 8748 as delegated by the Secretary of the Navy, and the regulations of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management that apply to “Excepted” appointments under Schedule A. For the successful candidate, the initial term of appointment is expected to be four years in length with provision for renewal dependent on performance. Expected start date is January 2025.
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 Department of the Navy Faculty Schedule and NWC policy.
Application Process. Applicants must reference VA#NWC-24-14 and forward their application package to: NWC-24-14@usnwc.edu. The application package should include: 1) a detailed cover letter; 2) a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae/Resume; and 3) contact information for three professional references. Applications will be accepted through 11:59 pm (EDT) 19 September 2024.
Questions about this position should be directed via email to Dr. Steven Pierce at steven.pierce@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/CV and attach supporting documentation (DD Form 214, “Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”) to their submission.
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 of the claimed disability (e.g., disability letter from the VA). The 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 date 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.
