Desired OPEN – CLOSING date range: 15 AUG-15 SEP 2023
Service: Excepted
Pay Scale & Grade: AD-00
Series: 0101
Salary: $86,286 - $160,170 **This is the Assistant to Mid Prof pay band**
Appointment Type: Term - 3 years; Reappointments at the USAWC are the norm, subject to job performance and availability of funding.
Work Schedule: Full time
Locations: Carlisle Barracks, PA
Relocation Authorized: Yes, Permanent Change of Station (Moving) expenses are authorized.
Telework Authorized: Yes, as determined by agency policy
Remote Work Authorized: No
This job is open to: The Public
Announcement Number: NEDQ233465
Control Number: 745914900
Summary (About the Position):
This announcement is for a full-time civilian faculty position at the U.S. Army War College (USAWC) as provided under Title 10 USC 4021. Initial appointment may be up to three years, with the first two-years as a trial period. The appointment may be renewed in one- to five-year increments thereafter. Academic rank and salary will be based on the selectee’s academic credentials, experience, and professional accomplishments; however, the focus and salary are at the Assistant/Associate Professor level. Full Professor appointments may be available by exception.
Marketing Message: The U.S. Army War College (USAWC) is the U.S. Army's most senior institution for professional military education. It educates the top echelon of U.S. military officers of all services, U.S. government civilians, and military officers from as many as 80 foreign countries in a vibrant cross-cultural environment. The College develops strategic leaders through a myriad of academic and executive development courses ranging from workshops to resident and non-resident graduate degree programs.
The principal organizations of the USAWC are the School of Strategic Landpower, Center for Strategic Leadership, Strategic Studies Institute, Army Strategic Education Program, and the Army Heritage and Education Center. They work collectively to accomplish the institution's mission: "Enhance national and global security by developing ideas and educating U.S. and international leaders to serve and lead at the strategic-enterprise level.”
The faculty positions in this announcement are in the Department of Command, Leadership, and Management (DCLM), School of Strategic Landpower, USAWC. DCLM provides core instruction in Strategic Leadership and Defense Management. DCLM offers electives in these broad topic areas and conducts research to advance the same. Fundamentally, DCLM educates transitioning senior leaders in the art and science of strategic leadership.
The Army War College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and is in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, home to a historic Army post that provides a collegial work environment with plenty of opportunities for professional growth and development. Carlisle Barracks is in south-central Pennsylvania, 30 minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg and two hours from Washington D.C. The Carlisle community has a temperate climate, excellent schools, and low cost of living.
Travel Required: Yes, Travel (domestic and/or international) may be required up to 5% of the time
Supervisory Status: No
Job Family (Series): 0101 Social Science
Job Requirements:
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Must obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
Must provide official college transcripts, upon request. Unofficial transcripts are suitable for application purposes.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
Two-year trial period may be required.
Direct Deposit of pay is required.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers most of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.gsa.gov/cdnstatic/FTR% 20Bulletin%2018_05%20Relocation%20Allowances_0.pdf (https://www.gsa.gov/cdnstatic/FTR%20Bulletin%2018_05%20Relocation%20Allowances_0.pdf) for more information.
Ideally, available for employment not later than 01 July 2023.
Duties:
Teach and facilitate seminar dialogue in the USAWC core course in Strategic Leadership (SL). The SL course reviews individual and organizational factors that have shown to generate and maintain competitive advantage in large organizations.
Teach and facilitate seminar dialogue the USAWC core course in Defense Management. The Defense Management course introduces Department of Defense systems and processes required to generate and prepare military force for the nation.
Participate in and contribute to faculty development programs that prepare all DCLM faculty to facilitate instruction in the Strategic Leadership and/or Defense Management courses.
Design and teach elective courses related to the science or application of leadership and management, particularly at the strategic level.
Contribute to specialized instruction in either strategic leadership or defense management concentration programs. These specialized programs provide more tailored educational experiences for USAWC students.
Engage in research and publishable scholarship that advances knowledge in fields relevant to the Army War College curriculum and/or to leadership development in the U.S. Department of Defense.
Provide developmentally-focused counsel to mid-career professionals to take most advantage of the academic year.
Engage in external service in support of the U.S. Army or the U.S. Department of Defense, including consulting, leader development, and applied research.
Operate as a contributing member of a faculty teaching team to integrate required and elective courses across the academic program.
Contribute to a professional, collegial, and inclusive departmental (DCLM) climate that prioritizes student development.
Contribute to the Department of Command, Leadership, and Management and the Army War College missions by fulfilling other faculty duties as required.
Security clearance: Secret **Must include completed PDT.
Drug test required: No
Position sensitivity and risk: Non-Critical Sensitive/Moderate
Qualifications: Define SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTORS/KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs); Limited to 24,000 characters including spaces – bullet style format
Relevant theoretical and practical experience in the science and practice of effective leadership at the strategic level, as well as experience in development of others for such duties.
An established record of superlative teaching at the graduate, and/or executive or Senior Service College level. This should include preparedness for teaching successful, mature, professional students.
Record of scholarly research and publication—or evidence of potential for such research and publication—in areas relevant to the curriculum, to include management, organizational systems and processes, Industrial / Organizational psychology, sociology, decision science, or U.S. Department of Defense force development systems and processes.
The ability to prepare, teach, and lecture on subjects related to strategic leadership and/or defense resource management.
The ability to conceptualize, design, and write lesson plans that support the Department of Command, Leadership, and Managements for executive students at the U.S. Army War College.
Refined oral and written communication skills to both present and provide feedback to others, including the ability to serve as a student advisor for graduate-level research projects.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on a teaching team or with professional colleagues oriented on similar goals.
Possess an advanced degree in a relevant field. A Ph.D. or equivalent research or practical degree (DBA) is strongly preferred. Related fields include management; organizational theory, systems and processes; management strategy; Industrial / Organizational psychology; sociology; military ethics; or decision science, including data science, data analytics, or use of artificial intelligence processes. Extensive experience in and with governmental or business systems and processes can substitute for or significantly enhance this qualification.
How You Will Be Evaluated: Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the experience and education requirements listed on this announcement. If you are one of the top candidates, you may be invited to interview. Depending on the strength of the applicant pool, this process may take several months after the closing date of the job announcement. If selected, you will receive a tentative job offer. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying as errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
Required Documents:
Letter of application addressing the required KSAs and other qualifications, as listed in the QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED section above.
Curriculum vitae or résumé.
Up to three samples of written scholarship.
Academic transcripts (undergraduate and graduate level). Unofficial transcripts are required with your application submission. You must provide official college transcripts upon request.
List of at least four disinterested professional references (i.e., persons who can affirm the candidate's qualifications but have no stake in the outcome of the selection).
A short narrative of one page or less that describes how you would contribute to an atmosphere of valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion at the U.S. Army War College through teaching, scholarship, and/or service.
How To Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by the closing date of the job announcement to receive consideration
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Next Steps: If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
Letter of application addressing the required KSAs and other qualifications, as listed in the QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED section above.
Curriculum vitae or résumé.
Up to three samples of written scholarship.
Academic transcripts (undergraduate and graduate level). Unofficial transcripts are required with your application submission. You must provide official college transcripts upon request.
List of at least four disinterested professional references (i.e., persons who can affirm the candidate's qualifications but have no stake in the outcome of the selection).
A short narrative of one page or less that describes how you would contribute to an atmosphere of valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion at the U.S. Army War College through teaching, scholarship, and/or service.
