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Professor of Economics

National Defense University · Department of Defense

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, 2-year term job teaching economics at the National Defense University's Dwight D. Eisenhower School at Fort McNair in Washington, DC. The school prepares senior military officers and civilians for national security leadership. The job requires a Secret clearance, a background check, and a financial disclosure report.

Telework eligible1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Open to the public, but the agency clarified that only U.S. citizens may apply. The position is covered by 10 USC 1595.

What you would do

  • Teach graduate-level seminars in the Economics of National Security core course.
  • Plan and develop economics curriculum, course content, and teaching methods for the school.
  • Teach multidisciplinary courses and mentor students on capstone projects.
  • Advise students and guide their research on national security topics.
  • Assess student learning using a variety of assessment methods.

Do you qualify for AD-4?

With experience: You need a substantial record of excellence in teaching at a higher education institution, research experience shown through scholarship or outreach, and relevant professional experience in economic policy and national security. For the Professor rank, the announcement asks for at least eight years of full-time teaching at a regionally accredited university or college, three of them at the graduate level.

With education: An earned master's degree or equivalent terminal degree in economics, public policy, business administration, or a related field. The announcement lists this as both required and preferred. Foreign degrees must be shown to be equivalent to U.S. degrees.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume, two pages maximum
  • Cover letter with narrative answers to the four hiring factors
  • Completed initial eligibility questionnaire
  • SF-50 showing your highest permanent grade, if you are or were a federal employee
  • DD Form-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 if you claim 10-point derived veterans' preference

How you will be rated: A screening panel reviews your resume, questionnaire, and cover letter, then a board reviews all eligible applicants. The panel may ask for an interview, and the agency contacts applicants it wants to interview. Missing the cover letter results in an ineligible rating, and an incomplete package may cause loss of consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Your cover letter is separate from your resume and must answer all four hiring factors, or you receive an ineligible rating.
  • Show your teaching time at undergraduate and graduate levels, full-time or equivalent, in both your resume and cover letter.
  • Official transcripts are not needed to apply, but they are verified before appointment, and foreign degrees need proof of equivalency.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizen only
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12-31-59
  • Direct deposit required for federal employees
  • Must be able to travel domestically and internationally, usually less than 25% of the time
  • Must obtain and keep a Secret security clearance
  • Background investigation required
  • Financial disclosure report required
  • Industry Study Leaders must complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report
  • 18-month trial period

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$144,837 – $183,428 per year
Pay scale and grade
AD-4 · Administratively determined
Location
Fort McNair, District of Columbia
Appointment
Term
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Secret
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Economist (0110)
Announcement
NDU-27-13099015-EB

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