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Professor of Strategic Leadership

National Defense University · Department of Defense

This job in plain English

This is a faculty job teaching graduate-level strategic leadership at the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy, part of National Defense University at Fort McNair, DC. It is a 2-year term appointment with 1 vacancy. The job involves teaching, curriculum development, research, mentoring students, and occasional travel.

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.

Only U.S. citizens may apply. This job is open to the public.

What you would do

  • Teach graduate-level seminars in the strategic leadership curriculum
  • Help plan and develop the Eisenhower School curriculum and core course
  • Conduct research that supports the school's program outcomes
  • Mentor and advise graduate students, including as research advisers
  • Build and maintain professional relationships with outside stakeholders

Do you qualify for AD-4?

With experience: The announcement lists required experience in teaching, research, collaborative interdisciplinary teamwork, and professional work, but it does not state a number of years or a specific grade level.

With education: A master's degree is required, in an academic specialty related to strategic leadership, such as behavioral science, organizational development, sociology, psychology, cognitive science, or related fields. A doctorate or terminal degree is preferred. Education cannot replace experience at this grade is not stated in the announcement. Professor rank requires an earned doctoral degree or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant discipline, plus at least eight years of full-time university teaching, including at least three years at the graduate level.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages maximum
  • Cover letter with narrative answers to the four hiring factors, separate from the resume
  • Completed initial Eligibility Questionnaire
  • SF-50 showing your highest permanent grade held for at least 52 weeks, tenure, and appointment type, if you are or were a federal employee
  • DD Form-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • Official transcripts are not needed at application but will be requested if you are selected for interview

How you will be rated: A screening panel at NDU reviews your resume and cover letter answers against the qualifications. Selected applicants may be interviewed, and a board reviews applicants in a multi-tier process. Your application can be rated ineligible if you leave out the required cover letter or any required documents.

Tips for this job:

  • Upload a separate cover letter that answers all four hiring factors. Missing it means an ineligible rating.
  • Show teaching time at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and state the full-time equivalent for each.
  • Send your SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee, or the application may be disqualified.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, with occasional travel.

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Men born after 12-31-59 must be registered with Selective Service or be exempt
  • Direct deposit required
  • Must be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally, though travel is less than 20% of the time
  • Must be able to obtain and keep a Secret security clearance
  • Background investigation required
  • 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
General Business And Industry (1101)
Announcement
NDU-27-13096043-EB

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