ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR OF INTERNATIONAL LAW

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.

Duties

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

Qualifications

U.S. Naval War College. The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) is a Professional Military Education (PME) institution serving the nation, the Department of War, 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 varied academic and professional backgrounds. More information on the College can be found at www.usnwc.edu. Stockton Center for International Law Department. The Stockton Center for International Law (SCIL) prepare U.S. and Allied legal advisors and officers in operational law affecting Naval, joint, and combined military operations in peace and war. SCIL supports the Naval, joint, interagency, and combined force by educating leaders in the application of international law; advising war games, exercises, and producing operationally relevant research; and engaging with allies and partners to apply international law to secure shared objectives during peacetime and armed conflict. Responsibilities. The incumbent will serve on the SCIL faculty with primary responsibility to collaborate within and outside the institution to produce and disseminate institutional operational law publications and lectures for the Naval, joint, and combined force, and serve as a member of a team to plan and conduct engagements with U.S. and international partners. The position requires substantial experience and demonstrated competence in the law of armed conflict (LOAC), and related operational-law disciplines. The incumbent will teach individually and as a team in Naval War College courses and programs, and work in a group to develop and update curriculum, mentor military and civilian students and faculty, and plan and conduct U.S. and international partner engagements that advance Naval equities. The incumbent will also support Center for Naval Warfare Studies (CNWS) war games, research projects, and operational problem sets that provide decision space for operational commanders. Operational and Subject-Matter Focus. The incumbent will have operational law expertise in the law of armed conflict, and one or more of the following areas: the law of naval warfare, cyber law, space law, or the international law governing emerging and disruptive military technologies, such as unmanned and autonomous systems and artificial intelligence. Research, Writing, and Publication. A top priority is the production and dissemination of institutional and departmental publications that reflect U.S. legal doctrine, analysis, and international law to support operational Naval, joint and combined commanders and their staffs. The emphasis is on working within a team to produce content that has operational relevance and effectively supports the Naval, joint, and combined force. The incumbent will contribute to and assist in the production of lnternational Law Studies (The U.S. Naval War College Blue Book) and the Commander's Handbook on the Law of Naval Operations, and other collaborative research lines of effort. Teaching and Engagement. The incumbent must teach and engage with U.S. and international partners as a member of a team to develop and deliver institutional and departmental curriculum for the Naval, joint, and combined force in peacetime and armed conflict. The ability to plan and conduct seminars, lectures, workshops, exercises, and senior-leader engagements in a collaborative Naval, joint, and combined environment is essential. Qualifications. Essential qualifications include a J.D. degree and substantial knowledge of operational law, especially the law of armed conflict, and other areas of international law affecting Naval, joint, and combined operations, including cyber law, space law, and law governing AI and autonomous weapons. The incumbent must have demonstrated an ability to work effectively as a collaborative team member to accomplish U.S, institutional, and departmental objectives. For example, effective contributions and service on U.S. delegations in international negotiations that shape and influence the development of international law meet this qualification. Applicants must be U.S. citizens capable of obtaining a security clearance at the SECRET level. Appointment. The appointment is governed by provisions of 10 U.S.C. 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 two years in length with provision for renewal dependent on performance. This is not a remote work position. Telework is limited and eligibility is to be determined by the agency policy in accordance with Presidential Memorandum "Return to In-Person Work" of January 20, 2025. The incumbent should expect periodic travel in the United States and internationally. This is a full-time in person non-tenure track position in Newport, Rhode Island. Candidates selected for employment will be required to comply with applicable federal regulations and the policies and procedures of the NWC.

Education

J.D. Degree: Juris Doctor

How to apply

Applications Process. The application package should include a cover letter; 2-page resume; and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references. Supplemental materials such as a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) may also be included. Application package must be submitted by email to: [email protected] and must reference VA#NWC-26-10. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm (EST) 21 September 2026. Questions about the position should be directed via email to Professor James Kraska at [email protected]. NOTICE OF VETERANS PREFERENCE: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to the excepted service; however, the Department of War 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 IO-Point preference must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for IO-Point Veteran Preference," and supporting documents of the claimed disability, such as a disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The SF 15, which lists the types of IO-Point Preference and the required supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management website at www.opm.gov. Within the Department of War (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. Active-duty members must submit a statement of service with their application. The U.S. Naval War College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Facsimile applications will not be considered. 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. Supplemental materials such as a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) may also be included. 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. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.