Summary The Air University's Air War College invites applications from qualified individuals for a faculty position of Assistant Professor at the USAF Center for Strategic Deterrence Studies. This position educates Air War College and Air Command and Staff College students on deterrence concepts, develops education and curriculum, oversees student field trips, and directs student research on contemporary deterrence policy and strategic security issues. Responsibilities The primary focus of the position is on curriculum development and instruction in electives on strategic deterrence and nuclear deterrence operations to students at the Air War College and Air Command and Staff College. General class size is 8-12 students. Teaching duties approximate a 2/2 teaching load per academic year. Participates in planning, developing, and implementing course content, instructional methods/materials, and testing/evaluation instruments. Provides detailed feedback to students and documentation of student progress. Serves as subject-matter expert and advisor to military colleges and Air University on subjects of relevance to academic background and teaching area. Makes recommendations on educational methods, program content, course organization, lesson development, lecture subjects, lecturers, integration of state-of-the-art technology applications, and other areas of curriculum development. Guides, stimulates discussion, and evaluates participation and contribution of students. Advises student research on major research projects (professional study papers). With other academic officers, ensures research studies are conducted in line with the latest US government policies and strategies. Pursues individual research in area of expertise, writes scholarly works such as articles, monographs, and book reviews for external peer-reviewed publications, broadens and deepens personal knowledge to maintain intellectual leadership. Funding is available for research and conference participation. Ensures AU is using educational best practices to leverage technology, develop sound methodology, and garner useful feedback from AF and DoD stakeholders and students. Establishes and continuously maintains professional contacts with educators, military officers, and institutions related to area of expertise. Provides advice and counsel to Course Directors, Department Directors, and Deans on topics related to area(s) of expertise. Organizes and conducts faculty development activities related to research activities, curriculum development initiatives, new techniques, and technology application in the curriculum. Reviews and provides scholarly opinion on draft Air Force publications. Attends meetings and participates in other organizational activities intended to advance the state of knowledge in area of expertise or to set and maintain professional standards of performance and promote professional ethics. Serves as guest lecturer at AU and other DoD schools as schedule permits. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications The successful candidate will have demonstrated superior teaching performance and the ability to develop and maintain curriculum; have guided research projects; and published in strategic deterrence concentrations. Understanding of and work experience in areas of nuclear enterprise and operations, nuclear employment, nuclear surety to include Personal Reliability Program, compliance, safety, security, and reliability is highly desired." Knowledge of strategic deterrence theory and the strategic and operational challenges in international and regional security environments in the mid to long term. Practical understanding of the DoD nuclear enterprise and operations mission, to include nuclear surety and nuclear command and control. Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of educational instruction. Ability to establish program objectives and to assess progress toward achievement of those objectives. Ability to work harmoniously with others within the education environment. - Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Skill in accomplishing special educational/ instructional group research studies and projects with knowledge of educational resources, programs, principles, and policies. Ability to analyze problems and develop timely and economical solutions. Air University is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive educational environment: We are dedicated to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty committed to inclusive teaching and scholarship. Prospective candidates must engender a climate that values and uses diversity in all its forms to enrich debate and make the institution more inclusive. Applicants should address how they will further these goals in their diversity letter. Education A master's degree in desired field pertinent to the curriculum related to strategic deterrence or nuclear deterrence operations is required; PhD highly desired. ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit/upload official transcripts with the application. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN 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 Information The position will be an initial three-year appointment with a one-year probationary period, with the potential for continued reappointment for additional 1-5 year terms. This position is subject to Air University's tenure and promotion policy, this position is tenure-track eligible. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated in the "Highly Qualified" or "Best Qualified" Category on the rating criteria for this vacancy. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. 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. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, click here. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.