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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.  

Launch your scholarly career at one of the nation’s largest and most vibrant graduate teaching departments in the interdisciplinary field of national and international security studies. The National Security Affairs (NSA) Department at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island seeks to fill a full-time teaching and research postdoctoral fellow anticipated vacancy beginning in July 2020. U.S. Naval War College. 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 National Security Affairs Department. The NSA Department is one of the college’s core academic teaching departments and is composed of scholars and practitioners engaged in a wide range of teaching, research, and outreach. You can learn more about the NSA Department at our webpage: https://usnwc.edu/Faculty-and-Departments/Academic-Departments/NationalSecurity-Affairs-Department Responsibilities. This postdoctoral teaching and research fellowship is a one year in-resident appointment beginning July 2020 and is renewable by the NSA Department for a second year. During the year, the teaching requirement is two seminars of the common core National Security Affairs Department courses. Postdoctoral fellows may also opt to offer an elective class in one of their areas of expertise, but this is not a requirement of the position. Scholarly research conducted pursuant to the fellowship should contribute to the field of security studies. Expectations are high in both teaching and research. Qualifications. Qualified candidates must have a relevant and recent Ph.D. or have successfully defended their dissertation at the time of appointment. Examples of relevant Ph.D. concentrations include international relations, regional studies, foreign policy analysis, or U.S. foreign policy. Additional desirable qualifications include teaching experience and a publication record that demonstrates a promising scholarly agenda. Ph.D. candidates who will be completing by July 2020 are encouraged to apply. This position is open only to U.S. citizens. Salary . 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. Applications will be accepted through March 1, 2020. The application package must include the following: 1) cover letter; 2) Curriculum Vitae; 3) research proposal (no more than 5 pages); 4) writing sample (no more than 30 pages); 5) teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available); and, 6) applicants must arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent separately. Applicants must reference VA#NWC-20-01 and forward their application package to:   jean.carrillo@usnwc.edu  .Signed letters of recommendation should be sent via email to jennifer.marcucci@usnwc.edu (preferred method) or be mailed to: Department of National Security Affairs U.S. Naval War College 686 Cushing Road Newport, RI 02841-1207 ATTN: Jennifer Marcucci Please direct any questions about the position or the institution to the Department Chair, Professor Derek Reveron, at derek.reveron@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 is 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 U.S. Naval War College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.