Summary The Air University's Air War College invites applications from qualified individuals for a faculty position as Professor of Leadership and Warfighting in the Department of Leadership and Warfighting.The position is responsible for educating military and civilian Senior Developmental Education students at the Air War College by developing curriculum, teaching, and conducting research in the areas of warfighting, airpower, and strategic leadership. Responsibilities The primary focus of this position is teaching and curriculum development in core and elective program courses related to warfighting, airpower, and leadership. Teaching duties include delivering department-developed instructional materials and guiding/facilitating student-centered discussions in a seminar environment of 12-14 students. Plans and produces curriculum under PME/AU/AWC/Departmental guidance for core and elective courses including content, instructional methods/materials, and testing/evaluation instruments. Makes recommendations on educational methods, program content, course organization, lesson development, lecture topics, lecturers, integration of state-of-the-art instructional technology applications, and other areas of curriculum development. Provides detailed feedback to students and documentation of student progress. Serves as subject matter expert and advisor to AWC and AU on subjects of relevance to professional or academic background and teaching areas. Engages in professional research and writing in areas of expertise. Actively seeks publication of book manuscripts as well as scholarly works such as articles, monographs, and book reviews for publication in peer-reviewed scholarly journals, professional journals, and other outlets. Presents results of research at appropriate conferences and symposia. Supervises and advises student research in course work, research projects, and professional studies papers. Serves in faculty positions supporting personnel and programs as determined by Department Chair, Dean of Academic Affairs (AWC/DE) or AWC Commandant (AWC/CC). Participates with other professional military education schools, professional organizations, AF/DoD institutions, universities and colleges for professional development. Delivers lectures, conducts seminars, participates in panel discussions related to AWC curriculum and in area of expertise at various institutions such as other professional military education schools, civilian institutions. Participates in professional associations and consistently ensures academic support to all AU organizations for relevant conferences and other events sponsored by these organizations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Broad knowledge of the subject matter that comprises the AWC curriculum and deep knowledge of the curriculum related to operational planning and warfighting. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with graduate-level faculty and exercise peer leadership in working with senior and mid-level college leadership in the development of senior leader development programs. Teaching experience at the graduate level, including the ability to develop curriculum and present the material at the graduate level. Ability to conduct original research. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a wide range of diverse people and groups. 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 statement. Education A master's degree in desired field pertinent to the curriculum related to leadership, warfighting, and airpower is required, Ph.D. is preferred. ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit 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. 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