Associate Professor of Systemic Design and Creative Problem Solving

Associate Professor of Systemic Design and Creative Problem Solving, Joint Special Operations University, Tampa, FL, MacDill Air Force Base, FL  33621

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Professor to educate members of the Special Operations Forces military and other national security professionals for service at the operational and strategic levels. The incumbent will engage in teaching and learning, research and analysis, and service and outreach.

Joint Special Operations University, established in 2000 as an institution of higher learning with a focus on joint special operation operations education, invites applicants as federally funded positions as Title 10 (Administratively Determined) U.S. Air Force employees at the U.S. Special Operations Command, MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL  33621.  All positions would require a Top Secret clearance if the applicant is hired. The positions are assigned to the Institute for Special Operations Forces Strategic Studies with subject matter level-expertise responsibilities for the entire University.  Initial applicants are not to exceed three years with one year of probation.  Positions may be extended in subsequent three to five year terms.  Applicants with a doctoral level or terminal degree from an institution accredited by the U.S. Department of Education are positive factors for consideration.  U.S. Citizenship is required.  Positions are full-time.  Locality Pay is calculated at the ‘All of U.S.’ rate, and within the Tampa, FL and MacDill AFB area according to the “U.S. Air Force Administratively Determined (AD) Pay Plan (Rest of U.S.).”  

A PhD (or terminal degree) and notable post-doctoral experience is highly desired. Experience in teaching at graduate level, an established professional reputation, and a record of publications within the field of expertise are positive factors for selection. 

The Associate Professor of Systemic Design and Creative Problem Solving should have a Ph.D. (or terminal degree) in a field related to education from an institution accredited by the U.S. Department of Education at the time appointment begins in a field related to systemic design or creative problem solving and have demonstrated excellence in effective teaching, research, consultation, and other scholarly and professional activities at an accredited institution of higher learning. As JSOU's subject matter expert on design and creative problem-solving, the successful candidate must have a proven track record of research commensurate with their level of experience, as indicated by relevant publications, presentations, panels, podcasts, or other products that demonstrate their expertise in the field. The ideal candidate should have experience translating academic research for an adult-learner audience, to include military personnel and executives. Experience developing and executing highly specialized curriculum, such as a graduate course, upper-level undergraduate elective, or executive course, is highly desirable. The successful candidate must have demonstrable experience working on and leading interdisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have experience working collaboratively with members of the military, interagency, and/or international partners.

Other duties include:

Teaching and Learning (T&L): As a professional military education organization, teaching is the core mission for the JSOU and is the highest priority for most faculty. Faculty whose chief responsibility involves teaching are expected to be masters of the content they teach and also appropriately familiar with the relevant subject areas taught at the JSOU. Faculty are expected to demonstrate the following in T&L: experts in facilitation, mentors to students and junior faculty, capable curriculum developers and leaders, and have a reputation across the SOF community for their ability to relate strategic content to diverse audiences. Skilled faculty bring passion and energy into the classroom along with mastery of the subject through credible instruction.

Research and Analysis (R&A):
All faculty are expected to engage in R&A and contribute to the scholarship (discovery, creation, and communication of knowledge) in ways appropriate to their discipline. At its core, scholarship involves advanced study in a specialized field and the transmission of ideas. Useful scholarship provides a new way of looking at things and has a positive impact on an organization, field/discipline, or enterprise. The most influential scholarship, R&A, is typically published and distributed outside the institution.

Service and Outreach (S&O):
In order to remain effective and relevant as an institution, faculty are expected to continually engage internally and externally to the University. Service (internal) includes those aspects of institutional citizenship that are not directly linked to student outcomes or faculty R&A. Internal service contributions are a necessary, but not sufficient expectation for successful faculty service. It is consistent with the principle of "institutional citizenship"-i.e., behaviors associated with a conscientious commitment to improving the institution, advancing its objectives, and modeling professional values. Faculty members are expected to seek opportunities to serve in leadership roles within the University and their respective department.

The position will be an initial three year appointment with a one-year probationary period, with the potential for continued reappointments for additional 3-5 year terms.

Dates open/close:  5/4/2022 to 5/18/2022

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Appointment type:  TERM position not to exceed 3 years with possible extensions.

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