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Chair, National Security Affairs Department

Newport, Rhode Island, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$175K/yr - $208K/yr

The U.S. Naval War College is a Joint Professional Military Education institution serving the nation and the Department of Defense. The Chair of the National Security Affairs Department will lead faculty in curriculum development and academic outreach, overseeing the Department's operations and budget while mentoring faculty and ensuring compliance with educational standards.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Dean of Academic Affairs, the Chair leads 22 civilian and 12 military faculty on all aspects of the Department's operations including: curriculum development; academic outreach; engagement with the wider civilian and PME academic world; and faculty recruitment, retention, and development

This includes meeting with civilian faculty in accordance with the Defense Performance Management Appraisal Program and mentoring faculty to meet college guidelines for promotion and tenure

Additionally, the Chair meets with academic representatives at least twice per term and leads comprehensive curriculum reviews in support of legal and policy requirements

The Chair oversees the preparation, review, management, and execution of the Department's annual budget, assures faculty meet annual training requirements, and supports faculty development

On-site daily, the Chair is responsible for working closely with the College's leadership, fostering and maintaining cooperative relationships with other departments and programs, and encouraging seamless integration across college departments

Qualification

Doctorate in relevant fieldNational security expertiseCurriculum developmentTeaching experienceTeam-building skillsInnovative approachesPublication recordCultural awareness

Required

Must be a US Citizen

Must be determined suitable for federal employment

Must participate in the direct deposit pay program

New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check

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

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service

The incumbent may be expected to travel on occasion

This appointment is for a Term 4 years

You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in withdrawal of a job offer or removal

An earned doctorate is required in a field relevant to national security such as political science, public policy analysis, international relations, political economy, history, or regional security studies

Strong publication and teaching records are essential

Applicants must be U.S. citizens capable of obtaining and maintaining a Department of Defense security clearance at the SECRET level