PROFESSOR OF MILITARY THEORY AND STRATEGY

Full Job Description

About the Position: This is a full-time civilian faculty position at the U.S. Army War College (USAWC) Department of Distance Education as provided under Title 10 USC.

Initial appointment may be up to three years, the first of which may be 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.

Who May Apply: US Citizens This is a term appointment in the excepted service starting on or before 1 July 2026 and not to exceed 3 years.

Appointment may be extended in one- to five-year increments thereafter. As a term employee you will be eligible for medical insurance, life insurance, retirement, dental and vision.

You will be eligible to earn annual leave and sick leave.

Qualification Requirements: Degree: related disciplines appropriate to the position, such as political science, international relations, public policy, or history; OR Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the disciplines equivalent to a major in the field; OR Five years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the disciplines equivalent to a major in the field.

In addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements above, applicants will be rated on the following: SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR/KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Demonstrated knowledge of military theory, strategy, history, and the conduct of war, with the ability to apply these concepts in academic or professional settings.

Must possess a degree in history, strategic studies, national security, international relations, political science, or related field; advanced degree or Ph.D. is strongly preferred.

Proven ability to teach graduate seminars of 15-20 students in both synchronous and asynchronous formats.

Recent (within the last three years) experience using student learning management systems and collaboration tools to design and execute online courses.

Experience designing and executing high-enrollment courses (100+ students) preferred.

Evidence of scholarly research and peer-reviewed publications in areas relevant to the USAWC curriculum, preferably focused on military theories of war, strategy, or history. Major Duties:

• Design, develop, and execute online curriculum for the Department of Distance Education.
• Serve as a faculty instructor for courses, including but not limited to, Theories of War, National Security, Regional Studies, Strategic Leadership, Defense Management, and Joint Warfighting.
• Contribute to and coordinate for curriculum updates, assessments, and faculty development for assigned courses.
• Engage in research and publishable scholarship that advances knowledge in fields relevant to the Army War College curriculum.
• Contribute to student success through advising and professional communication.
• Contribute to the Department of Distance Education and the Army War College mission by fulfilling other faculty duties as required.