ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Multiple Vacancies

Duties

• **Refer to the "Qualifications" section of this Flyer for a summary.**.

Qualifications

The 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 War (DoW), 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 varied academic and professional backgrounds. More information on the college can be found at www.usnwc.edu. Duties and Responsibilities. At the Naval War College CMOW faculty may teach in one or more of the following maritime operational level of warfare courses: Maritime Staff Operators Course, Maritime Headquarters Staff Course, International Maritime Staff Operators Course, Executive Level Operational Level of War Course, Maritime Operational Planners Course, the Combined Force Maritime Component Commander Course, and the Joint Force Maritime Component Commander Course. Faculty also provide direct support to U.S. Navy fleet headquarters' staffs in crisis and during routine exercises and operations through the Assist and Assess team. Duties include support for maritime-focused operational level of war education and assistance requested by Joint partners, educational institutions, and Fleet commands, including assistance with their work with international partners. The incumbent will work on a team that includes civilian faculty, active-duty military officers, government civilians, and contractors. This position requires travel to fleet locations across the globe and the ability to reside, at times, on board U.S. Navy ships that are either in port or underway. Qualifications. Essential qualifications include: (1) Joint Professional Military Education (Phase I) from any source, (2) an advanced degree in national security affairs or a related field, and (3) experience on a U.S. military operational level of war staff or a Navy numbered fleet staff. Desirable qualifications include: (1) experience utilizing either a joint or service operational level planning process, (2) service on either a U.S. Navy numbered fleet or Navy component staff, (3) experience teaching, both in the classroom and during military practical exercises, and, (4) the ability to work in a collegial fashion with faculty, staff, and students. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and be capable of obtaining a DoW Top Secret/SCI security clearance. The selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment drug screening test and to random drug testing thereafter.

Education

Advanced degree in national security affairs or a related field. Joint Professional Military Education (Phase I)

How to apply

Application Procedures. Applicants must reference VA#NWC-26-11 and submit their application package via email to: [email protected]. The application package should include: (1) cover letter, (2) two-page resume, and (3) names and contact information for three references. Supplemental materials such as a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) may also be included. Applications will be accepted through 11:59pm (EDT) 21 September 2026. Facsimile applications will not be considered. Questions about this position should be directed via email to Timothy St. Laurent @ [email protected]. All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. 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 in order to claim eligibility for veterans' preference. Within the (DoW), 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. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.