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CHAIR OF STRATEGY AND POLICY DEPARTMENT

Employer
U.S. Naval War College
Location
Rhode Island, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Oct 31, 2021

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Position Type
Faculty Positions, Education, Other Education
Employment Level
Tenured/Tenured Track
Employment Type
Full Time

The President, U.S. Naval War College, invites applications for the position of Chair, Strategy and Policy Department.

 

The U.S. Naval War College.  The Naval War College is a Professional Military Education (PME) 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.  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 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 Strategy and Policy Department.  The Strategy and Policy Department educates strategically minded, critical thinking, ethical leaders capable of effectively communicating sound decision making in the joint, interagency, and multinational environments.  The strategy courses are rigorous and challenging, designed to educate students to think strategically in a disciplined, analytical, and original manner in preparation for leadership positions.  Students master the meaning of a wide range of strategic concepts.  With intensive reading and seminar requirements, students undertake in-depth assessments of case studies involving all types of wars, critically analyzing decision making by strategic leaders. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities.  The Chair of the Strategy and Policy Department, working under the supervision of the Dean of Academics, provides leadership for all aspects of the Department’s operations including: curriculum development; academic outreach; engagement with the wider civilian and PME academic world; and faculty recruitment, retention, and development.  The Chair oversees the preparation, review, management, and execution of the Department’s annual budget.  The Chair is responsible for working closely with the College’s leadership, fostering and maintaining cooperative relationships with other departments and programs, and encouraging seamless integration across College departments.

 

Qualifications.  The President seeks candidates who are successful, proven leaders in the academic world.  An earned Ph.D. in one of the following fields:  international relations, international security affairs, regional studies, war studies, diplomatic and international history, naval or military history or a related field is required.  The successful candidate must have a distinguished record of scholarly excellence that would warrant the rank of full professor at the Naval War College and have a strong background in teaching, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstrated experience leading and managing a diverse group of faculty.  A highly desirable candidate should have strong team building skills and experience in developing innovative approaches to curriculum and teaching methodology.

 

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 no later than summer 2022.

 

Salary.  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.  Rank and salary are commensurate with experience and credentials in accordance with Department of the Navy Faculty Schedule.   

 

Applications.  Applicants must reference VA#NWC-22-01 and forward their application package to:  nwc-22-01@usnwc.edu.  The application package must include:  (1) cover letter and (2) curriculum vitae (with names and contact information for three references).  Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm (EST) 26 November 2021.

 

Questions about the position or the institution should be emailed to:  phil.haun@usnwc.edu.

 

NOTICE OF VETERANS PREFERENCE:  There is no formal rating system for applying veteran’s 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.) 

 

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.

 

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