Professor of joint warfare studies
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Department of Defense
United States Citizens Excepted Service Term NTE 3 YEARS Full Time
The mission of the United States Air Force is to _fly, fight_ and _win_in air, space and cyberspace.
The USAF Air University's Air Command and Staff College (ACSC) invites applications for a faculty position in the area of joint warfare studies. The primary purpose of the position is to provide expertise to support the design, development, and execution of the core curriculum courses (Joint Forces, Joint Planning, and Joint Air Operations) and electives focused on airpower; joint and combined warfighting strategies; National Planning Systems; operational art/design; organization, capabilities, and limitations of armed forces; and war termination.
ACSC, the Air Force's Intermediate Professional Military Education institution, prepares field grade officers of all services, International Officers, and mid-career Civil Service employees to assume positions of higher responsibility within the military and other government arenas. ACSC offers a master's degree in both the resident and distance learning programs.WHO MAY APPLY: ALL APPLICANTS MAY APPLY Click here for more information on additional eligibilities. You will have the opportunity to select one or more eligibilities during the process, if applicable. Air Force is not responsible for erroneous eligibilities you - the applicant list or fail to list
You must be eligible to obtain a Secret security clearance You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position Travel and relocation expenses may be paid Position may require a pre-employment drug test You will be required to do some travel
NOTE: This is a REANNOUNCEMENT to previously announced KS-SPAATZ-07-14. You will not be automatically referred for this position based on your previous application. ALL APPLICANTS must re-apply to this announcement in order to be considered.
The focus of the position is on teaching, research, service, academic administration, and advising. Faculty members develop curriculum and teach within core curriculum courses and participate, as required, in exercises that support the school's course of study. Faculty members are also expected to teach elective courses, advise student research projects, and pursue active research, publication and service to ACSC, Air University, and the Air Force as directed by the dean, school commandant and the commander of Air University.
Qualifications are focused on military experience related to planning, strategy and doctrine, and the operational and strategic employment of airpower. Expertise in real world operational joint planning, cross-domain operations/operations design, including operational/strategic planning lead at the Combatant Command and/or component level is highly desired. An understanding of joint/multinational/interagency/ doctrine and planning procedures and familiarity with the integration and synchronization of planning across all levels of war with a focus on the operational level of war is important to success in the position. Knowledge and experience in the areas of airpower studies, space, information operations, and cyberspace strategies, policies, and theories is highly desired. Joint Staff Experience or Joint Specialty Officer Credentials and/or Military Exercise Design experience is desired. The position requires a broad knowledge of global environment, international political structures and strategy with particular emphasis on the historical context in which political, economic, social and military principles have evolved and which influence the formulation of national security and military strategy.The position is open to relevant academic disciplines but the focus of academic expertise is on military history, comparative military studies, information operations, space studies, and national security strategy and policy. Completion of appropriate levels of service and Joint professional military education is also a factor in assessing academic credentials. Commitment to interdisciplinary methods and ability to teach a wide range of introductory-advanced level courses in military studies is essential.
It is highly desired that successful candidates hold a relevant earned doctoral degree in military history, security studies, international studies, public policy or closely related field; and will have demonstrated superior teaching performance and the ability to develop and maintain curriculum; have guided research, and published in the areas noted.
Academic rank for the position is open but the focus is at the Assistant and Associate Professor level.
EDUCATION :
To qualify based on education, submit copy of your transcripts or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. We will be unable to return these to you. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
In order to qualify for this position, you must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.
You will be required to do some travel.
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service. This is an Administratively Determined position in the excepted service.
The position will be an initial three year appointment with a one-year probationary period, with the potential for continued reappointment for additional 3-5 year terms.
The materials you send with your application will not be returned.
Your latest r sum will be used to determine your qualifications.
To determine if you are qualified for this position, your r sum will be reviewed and compared to your responses to the assessment questionnaire. Applicants, who disqualify themselves, will not be evaluated further.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your R sum
2. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below)
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, September 18, 2014
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
You MUST upload ALL supporting documents online. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded (i.e., R sum ) is received, accurate and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed online by clicking here . Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Note, however, that this is an academic position, so the selection committee strongly encourages candidates to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, academic transcripts and contact information for three references. You can continue to add documents until the announcement closes at 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, September 18, 2014
If you cannot apply online , you may fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, clickhere for the required cover page. This Vacancy ID is 1207601
Fax your documents to .
1. Click the following link to view and print the questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire
2. OPM Form 1203-FX must be provided to show your responses to the occupational questionnaire. Clickhere for the OPM Form 1203-FX, AND
3. Fax all required documents to . Your OPM Form 1203-FX will be the cover page for your fax transmission.
PLEASE NOTE: The numbering on the OPM Form 1203-FX will not match the Occupational Questionnaire. Section 25 of the Occupational Questionnaire restarts with number one, so when entering your responses please continue regardless of number sequence. This issue has been identified and will be resolved as soon as possible. Applicants are responsible for ensuring their responses are transferred accurately.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., r sum ) is received, accurate and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been process by clickinghere. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Faxed documents take 2-3 business days to process.
Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcementby 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, September 18, 2014
Applicants with previous military or civilian federal service must include appropriate documentation with their application such as evidence of appointing authority (SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action), DD 214, Release from Active Duty, Member Copy 4.
If you are claiming 10-point Veterans' Preference, you will need aStandard Form 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, along with a Statement of Disability from VA or letter from Vocational Rehabilitation (if applying as a person with a disability). You may review theVet Guide for more questions. Note: Military retirees at the rank of major, lieutenant commander, or higher are not eligible for preference in appointment unless they are disabled veterans. (This does not apply to Reservists who will not begin drawing military retired pay until age 60.)
Current Federal Civilian employees with competitive status may apply for this position and if selected, a break in service of at least 3 calendar days may be required prior to appointment to this position.
If you are a current or former federal employee with reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) and a copy of your most recent Performance Appraisal.
For general information about the Air Command and Staff College, see our website ( /). For additional information about the position, contact the Dean of Academic Affairs, Dr. Glen Spivey atGlenward. or call .
The following documents are required and must be provided at the time of application or prior to a certificate being issued, whichever occurs first, or you will miss consideration for that certificate.
Online Application (Questionnaire)
R sum (must include beginning/ending month & year for each employment period)
If selected, you will be required to submit the following documents to substantiate your eligibility and/or qualifications. A list of required documents for all eligibilities may be locatedhere:
Eligibility Documentation , SF50, DD214, etc.
Transcripts , if qualifying based on education or positive education series
If you are faxing any documents, clickhere for the official cover sheet to print. The fax number is .
Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name, address, phone number and last four digits of your social security number.
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
The Department of Defense offers an excellent benefits program . In addition to your take-home pay, click here for an overview benefits currently offered to Federal employees.
Direct Deposit : All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, clickhere.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible clickhere. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 90 or above on the rating criteria for this position.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants) : Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Clickhere for more information.
Incentives : Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service of at least three (3) calendar days may be required prior to appointment to the position.
Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.
90-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 90-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 90 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department of Defense
United States Citizens Excepted Service Term NTE 3 YEARS Full Time
The mission of the United States Air Force is to _fly, fight_ and _win_in air, space and cyberspace.
The USAF Air University's Air Command and Staff College (ACSC) invites applications for a faculty position in the area of joint warfare studies. The primary purpose of the position is to provide expertise to support the design, development, and execution of the core curriculum courses (Joint Forces, Joint Planning, and Joint Air Operations) and electives focused on airpower; joint and combined warfighting strategies; National Planning Systems; operational art/design; organization, capabilities, and limitations of armed forces; and war termination.
ACSC, the Air Force's Intermediate Professional Military Education institution, prepares field grade officers of all services, International Officers, and mid-career Civil Service employees to assume positions of higher responsibility within the military and other government arenas. ACSC offers a master's degree in both the resident and distance learning programs.WHO MAY APPLY: ALL APPLICANTS MAY APPLY Click here for more information on additional eligibilities. You will have the opportunity to select one or more eligibilities during the process, if applicable. Air Force is not responsible for erroneous eligibilities you - the applicant list or fail to list
You must be eligible to obtain a Secret security clearance You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position Travel and relocation expenses may be paid Position may require a pre-employment drug test You will be required to do some travel
NOTE: This is a REANNOUNCEMENT to previously announced KS-SPAATZ-07-14. You will not be automatically referred for this position based on your previous application. ALL APPLICANTS must re-apply to this announcement in order to be considered.
The focus of the position is on teaching, research, service, academic administration, and advising. Faculty members develop curriculum and teach within core curriculum courses and participate, as required, in exercises that support the school's course of study. Faculty members are also expected to teach elective courses, advise student research projects, and pursue active research, publication and service to ACSC, Air University, and the Air Force as directed by the dean, school commandant and the commander of Air University.
Qualifications are focused on military experience related to planning, strategy and doctrine, and the operational and strategic employment of airpower. Expertise in real world operational joint planning, cross-domain operations/operations design, including operational/strategic planning lead at the Combatant Command and/or component level is highly desired. An understanding of joint/multinational/interagency/ doctrine and planning procedures and familiarity with the integration and synchronization of planning across all levels of war with a focus on the operational level of war is important to success in the position. Knowledge and experience in the areas of airpower studies, space, information operations, and cyberspace strategies, policies, and theories is highly desired. Joint Staff Experience or Joint Specialty Officer Credentials and/or Military Exercise Design experience is desired. The position requires a broad knowledge of global environment, international political structures and strategy with particular emphasis on the historical context in which political, economic, social and military principles have evolved and which influence the formulation of national security and military strategy.The position is open to relevant academic disciplines but the focus of academic expertise is on military history, comparative military studies, information operations, space studies, and national security strategy and policy. Completion of appropriate levels of service and Joint professional military education is also a factor in assessing academic credentials. Commitment to interdisciplinary methods and ability to teach a wide range of introductory-advanced level courses in military studies is essential.
It is highly desired that successful candidates hold a relevant earned doctoral degree in military history, security studies, international studies, public policy or closely related field; and will have demonstrated superior teaching performance and the ability to develop and maintain curriculum; have guided research, and published in the areas noted.
Academic rank for the position is open but the focus is at the Assistant and Associate Professor level.
EDUCATION :
To qualify based on education, submit copy of your transcripts or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. We will be unable to return these to you. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
In order to qualify for this position, you must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.
You will be required to do some travel.
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service. This is an Administratively Determined position in the excepted service.
The position will be an initial three year appointment with a one-year probationary period, with the potential for continued reappointment for additional 3-5 year terms.
The materials you send with your application will not be returned.
Your latest r sum will be used to determine your qualifications.
To determine if you are qualified for this position, your r sum will be reviewed and compared to your responses to the assessment questionnaire. Applicants, who disqualify themselves, will not be evaluated further.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your R sum
2. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below)
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, September 18, 2014
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
You MUST upload ALL supporting documents online. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded (i.e., R sum ) is received, accurate and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed online by clicking here . Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Note, however, that this is an academic position, so the selection committee strongly encourages candidates to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, academic transcripts and contact information for three references. You can continue to add documents until the announcement closes at 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, September 18, 2014
If you cannot apply online , you may fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, clickhere for the required cover page. This Vacancy ID is 1207601
Fax your documents to .
1. Click the following link to view and print the questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire
2. OPM Form 1203-FX must be provided to show your responses to the occupational questionnaire. Clickhere for the OPM Form 1203-FX, AND
3. Fax all required documents to . Your OPM Form 1203-FX will be the cover page for your fax transmission.
PLEASE NOTE: The numbering on the OPM Form 1203-FX will not match the Occupational Questionnaire. Section 25 of the Occupational Questionnaire restarts with number one, so when entering your responses please continue regardless of number sequence. This issue has been identified and will be resolved as soon as possible. Applicants are responsible for ensuring their responses are transferred accurately.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., r sum ) is received, accurate and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been process by clickinghere. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Faxed documents take 2-3 business days to process.
Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcementby 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, September 18, 2014
Applicants with previous military or civilian federal service must include appropriate documentation with their application such as evidence of appointing authority (SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action), DD 214, Release from Active Duty, Member Copy 4.
If you are claiming 10-point Veterans' Preference, you will need aStandard Form 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, along with a Statement of Disability from VA or letter from Vocational Rehabilitation (if applying as a person with a disability). You may review theVet Guide for more questions. Note: Military retirees at the rank of major, lieutenant commander, or higher are not eligible for preference in appointment unless they are disabled veterans. (This does not apply to Reservists who will not begin drawing military retired pay until age 60.)
Current Federal Civilian employees with competitive status may apply for this position and if selected, a break in service of at least 3 calendar days may be required prior to appointment to this position.
If you are a current or former federal employee with reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) and a copy of your most recent Performance Appraisal.
For general information about the Air Command and Staff College, see our website ( /). For additional information about the position, contact the Dean of Academic Affairs, Dr. Glen Spivey atGlenward. or call .
The following documents are required and must be provided at the time of application or prior to a certificate being issued, whichever occurs first, or you will miss consideration for that certificate.
Online Application (Questionnaire)
R sum (must include beginning/ending month & year for each employment period)
If selected, you will be required to submit the following documents to substantiate your eligibility and/or qualifications. A list of required documents for all eligibilities may be locatedhere:
Eligibility Documentation , SF50, DD214, etc.
Transcripts , if qualifying based on education or positive education series
If you are faxing any documents, clickhere for the official cover sheet to print. The fax number is .
Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name, address, phone number and last four digits of your social security number.
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
The Department of Defense offers an excellent benefits program . In addition to your take-home pay, click here for an overview benefits currently offered to Federal employees.
Direct Deposit : All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, clickhere.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible clickhere. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 90 or above on the rating criteria for this position.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants) : Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Clickhere for more information.
Incentives : Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service of at least three (3) calendar days may be required prior to appointment to the position.
Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.
90-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 90-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 90 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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