Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT information. Responsibilities Major Duties of the Position: Teaches undergraduate courses in military strategy and/or international security. Provides well-organized instruction to facilitate, assess, and continuously improve cadet learning. Conducts research in the field which contributes to the body of knowledge. Pursues personal professional development and engages in scholarly and professional activities to maintain academic currency as well as advance the discipline, the department, and the US Air Force Academy. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Earned doctorate in relevant academic discipline listed below. Record of scholarly publications and academic service to the discipline and/or institution. At least one year of part-time teaching or instruction. ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES: Strategic Studies, Security Studies, National Security Studies, Military Studies, International/Global Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, Foreign Policy, Airpower Studies, Cyber Warfare, Space Studies, or similar. Explain how your degree relates to military strategy and international security. Highly recommend attaching unofficial copies of all transcripts for graduate education. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Evidence of teaching excellence or advanced pedagogical skills; at least two semesters as an independent instructor. Peer-reviewed research, academic concentrations, certificates, and/or professional experience related to future conflict, wargame design, use of simulations in the classroom, and/or military innovation; provide supporting evidence such as graduate school unofficial transcripts or hyperlinks to relevant research articles. Active participant at academic conferences. Service as a journal reviewer and/or conference organizer. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Michael W. Fowler, email: [email protected]. Please do not email documents or completed applications to this address as they will not be considered. Education EDUCATION: If selected, you will be requested to provide original copies of ALL OFFICIAL transcripts for degrees being pursued or obtained (or letter of degree completion if an OFFICIAL transcript is not available due to recent graduation) to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a transcript to be considered OFFICIAL, it should be printed on university letterhead and the registrar's official seal/signature must appear on the transcript. Your transcripts must also reflect the degree awarded/conferred date. Transcripts labeled UNOFFICIAL will not be accepted. Upon request, ensure you include ALL transcripts to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae (resume) even if not required for this position. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the educational requirements. However, you must show proof that the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying in the form of an "official" statement of U.S. equivalency from a Department of Education approved (non-federal) agency (i.e. AICE, NACES), who will complete a U.S. Standard of Education Conversion. Additional Information Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Svc are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temp and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Temp and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temp or term position in the excepted service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. Individuals who are eligible for Schedule A, 213.3102(u) appointments cannot be referred under the Air Force (AF) Selective Placement Program process for faculty positions. Schedule A applicants must apply via instructions in the "How to Apply" section and applications must be received by the closing date of the announcement. Late or incomplete application packages will not be considered. USAFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. The AF believes that diversity is essential to accomplishing its mission. The AF Academy highly values individuals who have a demonstrated ability to work successfully with and help develop individuals of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. For the AF, diversity encompasses personal life experiences, geographic background, socioeconomic background, cultural knowledge, educational background, work background, language abilities, physical abilities, philosophical/spiritual perspectives, age, race, ethnicity, and gender. Please ensure your application package DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY PHOTOGRAPHS. Applications submitted with any documents that include photographs will not be considered. Applications submitted under this announcement will be considered ONLY for this vacancy. You may receive a one time relocation or recruitment incentive if eligible and authorized. 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