Professor of Leadership and Warfighting

Full Job Description

The Air University's Air War College invites applications from qualified individuals for a faculty position as Professor of Leadership and Warfighting in the Department of Leadership and Warfighting.

The position is responsible for educating military and civilian Senior Developmental Education students at the Air War College by developing curriculum, teaching, and conducting research in the areas of warfighting, airpower, and strategic leadership.

Broad knowledge of the subject matter that comprises the AWC curriculum and deep knowledge of the curriculum related to operational planning and warfighting.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with graduate-level faculty and exercise peer leadership in working with senior and mid-level college leadership in the development of senior leader development programs.

Teaching experience at the graduate level, including the ability to develop curriculum and present the material at the graduate level. Ability to conduct original research.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a wide range of diverse people and groups.

Because of the senior nature of the AWC program, incumbent may be required to teach within other areas of the school's curriculum Extensive operational experience on a Joint, Combatant Command, Joint Task Force, or Service staff using the Operational Design Methodology and Joint Planning Process is highly desired.

Major Duties:

The primary focus of this position is teaching and curriculum development in core and elective program courses related to warfighting, airpower, and leadership.

Teaching duties include delivering department-developed instructional materials and guiding/facilitating student-centered discussions in a seminar environment of 12-14 students.

Plans and produces curriculum under PME/AU/AWC/Departmental guidance for core and elective courses including content, instructional methods/materials, and testing/evaluation instruments.

Makes recommendations on educational methods, program content, course organization, lesson development, lecture topics, lecturers, integration of state-of-the-art instructional technology applications, and other areas of curriculum development.

Provides detailed feedback to students and documentation of student progress.

Serves as subject matter expert and advisor to AWC and AU on subjects of relevance to professional or academic background and teaching areas.

Engages in professional research and writing in areas of expertise.

Actively seeks publication of book manuscripts as well as scholarly works such as articles, monographs, and book reviews for publication in peer-reviewed scholarly journals, professional journals, and other outlets.

Presents results of research at appropriate conferences and symposia. Supervises and advises student research in course work, research projects, and professional studies papers.

Serves in faculty positions supporting personnel and programs as determined by Department Chair, Dean of Academic Affairs (AWC/DE) or AWC Commandant (AWC/CC).

Participates with other professional military education schools, professional organizations, AF/DoD institutions, universities and colleges for professional development.

Delivers lectures, conducts seminars, participates in panel discussions related to AWC curriculum and in area of expertise at various institutions such as other professional military education schools, civilian institutions.

Participates in professional associations and consistently ensures academic support to all AU organizations for relevant conferences and other events sponsored by these organizations.