USA: Professor of Environmental Security

Jul 13, 2021 | US Army War College, Center for Strategic Leadership
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This is a full-time civilian faculty position within the Center for Strategic Leadership. While the initial term is up to four years with the first year being a trial period, it is the intent for this to be a long-term faculty position. Reappointments may occur in up to five-year increments, subject to job performance and availability of funding. Academic rank and salary will be based on the selectee's academic credentials, experience, and professional accomplishments.

Responsibilities

  • Make substantive national-level contributions to the understanding of the environment as it impacts U.S. national security; serve as a thought-leader on the environment as a potential driver of instability and conflict.
  • Serve as the USAWC expert on the issues in environmental security that may impact the character of future conflicts; provide this insight to USAWC faculty and students through lectures, symposia and participation in curriculum and course review.
  • Develop and deliver graduate-level curriculum which focuses on environmental security.
  • Facilitate student research, writing and perspectives on environmental security issues.
  • Participate in wargames and workshops, and write and publish on matters of strategic importance related to the implications of the environment on national security.
  • Represent the USAWC at professional conferences, seminars, and meetings; and develop/support USAWC conferences, seminars and meetings.
  • Engage in internal and external service in support of institutional missions.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel (domestic and/or international) for this position up to 15% of the time.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
  • Must provide official academic transcripts, upon request. Unofficial transcripts are suitable for application purposes.
  • Must be available for employment between September 1 and December 31, 2021.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens

To qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your résumé must clearly describe your relevant experience; your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is available at http://www.armycivilianservice.com/JOA/Transcripts.pdf



SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTORS/KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Applicants will be rated based on the criteria listed below by a panel of subject matter experts appointed with the purpose of identifying the best-qualified candidates.

  1. Graduate degree in a discipline relating to environmental security. A PhD or equivalent is strongly preferred.
  2. Record of publication on key environmental security issues, with an emphasis on the implications of environmental security issues on national security and conflict.
  3. 3. Experience in developing and educating students at the graduate level.
  4. Demonstrated skill at presenting research and analysis to senior leaders and officials, including demonstrating the potential to engage senior leaders in specific research-based discussion and provide sound recommendations concerning environmental security and the implications to national security strategy.
  5. Active involvement in professional networks relevant to environmental security.

Education

For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications (http://www.opm.gov/qualifications) and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html).

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial period may be required.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • 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 https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.
  • Include the job announcement number on your application.
  • Must provide official academic transcripts upon request (unofficial transcripts are required at the time of application).
  • Telework --- Limited local telework may be authorized in accordance with agency policies.