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The President, United States Naval War College in Newport, RI, invites applications for the position of Howard S. Levie Professor of the Law of Armed Conflict in the Stockton Center for International Law Department of the Center for Naval Warfare Studies.  The Naval War College is a Professional Military Education (PME) institution serving the nation, the Department of Defense, and the U.S. Navy.  U.S. and selected international graduates earn Master of Arts degrees in National Security & Strategic Studies or Defense & Strategic Studies accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.  The College educates and develops future leaders through the development of strategic perspective, critical thinking, and cultural awareness, as well as enhancing the capability to advise senior leaders and policy makers.  The College also helps to define the future Navy and its roles and missions; supports combat readiness; strengthens global maritime partnerships; and promotes ethics and leadership throughout the force.  More information on the college can be found at www.usnwc.edu . Stockton Center for International Law Department .  The Stockton Center for International Law is an internationally recognized research institute for the study of international law and military operations that produces original analysis for national decision-makers, senior military leaders, scholars, and legal practitioners throughout the world in order to better grasp the role of international law in naval, Joint, and Combined operations.  The Stockton Center focuses on the most vexing questions of international law, often by conducting focused research workshops that bring together leading thinkers from government, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, academia, and the private sector to explore them. The Howard S. Levie Professor of the Law of Armed Conflict is under the supervision of the Chairman, Stockton Center for International Law in the Center for Naval Warfare Studies.  Responsibilities .  The Levie Professor is responsible for conducting advanced operational and international law research and writing, mentoring military professor faculty from the armed forces of the United States and its allies, teaching, and engaging internationally in order to inform and shape the legal battlespace for the U.S. Naval, joint and combined force. The incumbent will use his or her experience, background, training, and education for the following: Demonstrate mastery of and influence the trajectory and shape of international law applicable to U.S. Naval operations in peacetime and during armed conflict through scholarly research and publications in the areas of law of the sea, maritime security operational law, the law of armed conflict and law of naval warfare, with particular emphasis on Naval and Combined peacetime and wartime operations in the INDO-PACIFIC theater through scholarly research and publication in the areas of law of the sea, law of armed conflict and law of naval warfare; Shape the international law applicable to Naval operations of the geographic combatant commands and functional commands, including Navy Special Warfare, Military Sealift and other commands, through scholarly research and publication, especially as it related to advanced military technology challenges in the Naval threat environment, including legal aspects of naval autonomous warships, outer space and cyber applications in warfighting, artificial intelligence, and other military technologies applicable to the Naval Service; Lead and mentor and civilian and military professors assigned to the Stockton Center in individual and team research projects that influence the trajectory and shape of international law applicable to joint, Naval and combined forces, especially at the operational and strategic levels; Effectively engage in international law dialogue up to the national level with nations consequential to the United States in an era of great power competition to influence and shape understanding of law of the sea, law of naval warfare and the law of armed conflict; Publish influential scholarly articles and books in the United States and abroad in the field of international law applicable to Naval, joint and combined operations, with particular emphasis on the law of armed conflict, law of naval warfare, and the law of the sea; Qualifications .   Essential qualifications include a J.D. degree and an advanced degree in international law, such as LL.M., S.J.D., or Ph.D. and demonstrated experience serving in a policy or analysis role in one or more of the following areas: international law of armed conflict, law of naval warfare, law of the sea or international law and military operations.  The most successful candidates may have also served as an adviser to senior military and civilian leaders within the Department of Defense, possess an extensive record of relevant scholarly publications and have proven experience contributing to international law conferences and engagements. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and capable of obtaining a Department of Defense TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance.  The selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment drug screening test and to random drug testing thereafter.  Any current or prior military service should be described including assignments, positions held, highest rank attained, and dates of service. Salary Considerations .  Salary is competitive and accompanied by a generous federal benefit package that includes health insurance and retirement saving plans, paid vacation and sick leave, and other benefits.  Rank and salary are commensurate with experience and credentials in accordance with the Department of the Navy Faculty Pay Schedule. Applications .  Applicants must reference VA#NWC-20-06 and submit their application package to:   nwc-20-06@usnwc.edu .  The application package must include:  (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) names and contact information for three references.  Applications will be accepted until May 1, 2020. Active duty members may apply under this announcement but are subject to eligibility requirements of the Veterans Opportunity to Work Act (VOW).  Active duty members MUST submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command.  The statement of service MUST provide the branch, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).  Please note:  you will be ineligible for consideration if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days after being submitted with your application. Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of Title 5 United States Code 3326. Questions should be directed to the search committee point of contact, Dr. James Kraska at james.kraska@usnwc.edu . The Naval War College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor   Center for Naval Warfare Studies   War  G aming Department   AD-1701-03/05/07   The United States Naval War College in Newport, RI, anticipates  multiple  full-time faculty opening s  in the War  G aming Department of the Center for Naval Warfare Studies and invites applications for  the position of Professor with rank and salary commensurate with experience and credentials.    This is an open continuous announcement.     The   Naval  War  College  is  a  Professional  Military   Education  (PME) institution  serving   the   nation,  the  Department   of   Defense, and  the   U.S.  Navy.     U.S. and selected international  graduates  earn Master of Arts degrees in National Security   &   Strategic  Studies or Defense & Strategic Studies  accredited   by   the New England Commission of Higher Education .     The College educates and develops future leaders through the development of strategic perspective, critical thinking, and cultural awareness, as well as enhancing the capability to advise senior leaders and policy makers.  The College also helps to define the future Navy and its roles and missions; supports combat readiness; strengthens global maritime partnerships; and promotes ethics and leadership throughout the force.  More   information  on the  college  can be found  at  www.usnwc.edu .     War  Gaming Department .   The War Gaming Department supports the academic curriculum with operational level student  war games and supports the Navy and the wider Department of Defense community  with research, analyses, and war games that address key current operational  and strategic  issues and future concepts.      Responsibilities .   The incumbent will use his or her experience, background, training, and education to provide design, development,  analysis,  direction, and subject matter support to a wide variety of  war games,  analyses,  and research projects.      Qualifications .   The Department seeks candidates with credible academic achievements  or practical experience in any of the following areas: military analysis and planning; leading teams in planning and executing analytic events; operations analysis and research;  data science and analysis;  and academic or hands-on experience with  wargaming .      Essential qualifications include a master's degree and experience in  one or more of the following:   the  Navy  P lanning  Process ,  Joint Operation Planning Process,  conducting military analysis, operations research  analysis,  data science and/or analysis,  or directly related  war gaming  experience.      D esired qualifications include:    direct military experience ;   experience in  cyber or space  mission analysis and  planning , strategy, or  operations ;   completion of Joint Professional Military Education Phase I ;  a Ph.D. or other earned doctorate ;  and a proven record in project management and research leadership.      Candidates must be U.S. citizens capable of obtaining a Department of Defense security  clearance at the TOP SECRET/SCI level.    The selected candidate will be subject to a pre-empl oyment drug screening test and  random drug testing thereafter.    Any current or prior military service should be described including assignments, positions held, highest rank attained, and dates of service.      Salary Considerations .   Rank and salary commensurate with experience and credentials in accordance with the Department of the Navy Faculty Schedule.      Application Process .   This is an open continuous announcement.   Applicants  must  reference VA#NWC- 20 - 05  and forward their application package  to:     nwc-20-05@usnwc.edu .   The application package should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae or resume, and  the names and contact information for  three references.    First cutoff date for applications is 1 May 2020 and every  6 0 days thereafter until all positions  are filled  or  1 September 2020 ,  whichever is earlier.        Active duty members may apply under this announcement but are subject to eligibility requirements of the Veterans Opportunity to Work Act (VOW).  Active duty members MUST submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command.  The statement of service MUST provide the branch, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).  Please note:  you will be ineligible for consideration if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days after being submitted with your application.     Within the Department of Defense ( DoD ), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of Title 5 United States Code 3326.     Questions  should be directed to Dr.  Jon Scott  Logel  at  jon.logel @usnwc.edu .      The Naval War College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

The Naval War College is a Professional Military Education (PME) institution serving the nation, the Department of Defense, and the U.S. Navy.  U.S. and selected international graduates earn Master of Arts degrees in National Security & Strategic Studies or Defense & Strategic Studies accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.  The College educates and develops future leaders through the development of strategic perspective, critical thinking, and cultural awareness, as well as enhancing the capability to advise senior leaders and policy makers.  The College also helps to define the future Navy and its roles and missions; supports combat readiness; strengthens global maritime partnerships; and promotes ethics and leadership throughout the force.  More information on the college can be found at www.usnwc.edu . Strategy & Policy Department .  The Strategy & Policy Department uses strategic theory, the history of war, and an examination of present-day conflicts to develop critical analytical skills for understanding the interrelationship of policy aims, strategy, and military operations.  Additional details regarding the Naval War College and the Strategy and Policy Department curriculum can be obtained by visiting the Naval War College website at:   https://usnwc.edu/Faculty-and-Departments/Academic-Departments/Strategy-and-Policy-Department . Responsibilities.  The post-doctoral teaching and research fellowship is an anticipated vacancy for a one-year appointment renewable by the Strategy and Policy Department for a second year.  The position’s teaching requirement is two seminars of the Strategy & War course taught in the winter trimester from November to February (overall 0-2-0 load).  Seminars in the common curriculum average 12 professional students who are mid-career officers and civilian government employees.  Seminars are team-taught by a civilian academic and a military faculty member.  In the other terms, fellows are expected to work on their own research and participate in the intellectual life of the department and college.  Expectations are high in both teaching and research.  Anticipated starting date is August/September 2020. Qualifications .  Qualified candidates must have a recent Ph.D. or have defended their dissertation at the time of appointment.  A doctorate in International Relations, International Security Affairs, Political Economy, Regional Studies, Diplomatic and International History, War Studies, Naval/ Maritime History, or Military History or a related field is highly desired.  Applicants must be U.S. citizens and capable of obtaining a secret security clearance. Salary Considerations .  Salary is $65,448 from the Navy Faculty Pay Schedule and a research travel stipend ($5,000).  This compensation package is accompanied by a generous federal employee benefits package that includes health insurance with employer contribution, retirement savings plan, paid vacation and sick leave, and other benefits. Application Procedures .  Applicants must reference VA#NWC-20-02 and forward their application package to:   NWC-20-02@usnwc.edu .  The application package should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, a research proposal, writing sample (no more than 50 pages in length), and up to three teaching evaluations (where applicable).  Applications must be received by 20 March 2020.  Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. David Stone, Chair, Strategy and Policy Department at: david.stone@usnwc.edu . Active duty members may apply under this announcement but are subject to eligibility requirements of the Veterans Opportunity to Work Act (VOW).  Active duty members must submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command.  The statement of service must provide branch, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).  Please note:  you will be ineligible for consideration if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days after being submitted with your application. Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. The Naval War College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.