Professor Of Strategic Leadership

National Defense University•Fort McNair, DC

18h

About The Position

The Professor of Strategic Leadership serves as a faculty member at the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy (ES), National Defense University (NDU). The position supports NDU’s mission of providing rigorous Joint Professional Military Education and developing leaders who can operate and think creatively in complex, unpredictable environments. The appointment is a Title 10 Excepted Service appointment not to exceed two years, with the possibility of extension. The faculty member teaches graduate-level seminars within the interdisciplinary ES core curriculum, particularly in strategic leadership topics such as organizational change, culture, national security environment analysis, critical and strategic thinking, interpersonal skills, and case studies spanning government, private industry, and the military. The professor also develops curriculum and conducts research in support of ES program outcomes and its mission. The role includes building relationships with stakeholders, mentoring and advising graduate students, and contributing to college-wide service. Additional teaching may include multidisciplinary courses, electives, industry studies, NDU-wide electives, and capstone strategy or resourcing exercises. Some courses involve planning and leading domestic or international field study experiences. The incumbent is expected to model professional conduct, respect diverse perspectives, and follow applicable ethical, EEO, merit-system, and Department of War standards.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
Must use direct deposit as a federal employee.
Must be able and willing to travel domestically and internationally; travel is seldom required and is less than 20% of the time.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Master’s degree in a specialty related to strategic leadership, such as behavioral science, organizational development/design/culture, sociology, psychology, cognitive science, or a related discipline.
Progressive record of teaching excellence at an accredited higher education institution or research institution, and/or significant relevant professional experience.
Research experience demonstrated through scholarship, publications, and/or outreach activities.
Recognition within academia, research communities, professional associations, or leadership-related communities of practice.
Experience working on collaborative interdisciplinary teams.
For the Professor academic rank: earned doctoral or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant discipline; at least eight years of documented full-time teaching at a regionally accredited university or college, including at least three years at the graduate level; significant university or college service/outreach; and an exemplary scholarship/research record.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate or terminal degree.
Experience teaching at the graduate level within the Joint Professional Military Education system.
Experience as an academic administrator or as a leader of an interdisciplinary team.
Significant professional experience developing and managing individual assessment and development programs.
Demonstrated experience using psychological assessment tools, psychological instruments, and statistical analysis.
Demonstrated experience training counselors or executive coaches.
Demonstrated experience providing executive assessment and development counseling to senior military officers and government officials.

Responsibilities

Develop and conduct graduate-level seminar instruction as a strategic leadership subject matter expert and member of a collaborative faculty team.
Teach strategic leadership topics including organizational change, culture, national security environment analysis, critical and strategic thinking, interpersonal skills, and relevant case studies.
Participate in planning and developing the Eisenhower School curriculum; serve as principal proponent for the Strategic Leader core course, leadership electives, and related curriculum outcomes, content, and methods.
Recommend lecture topics, course content, educational methods, and other curriculum requirements.
Develop curriculum materials on senior-level decision-making, complex negotiations, the profession of arms, civil-military relations, and ethical behavior.
Conduct research in support of program outcomes and the Eisenhower School mission.
Maintain and enhance professional relationships with domestic and international stakeholders, including educators, business leaders, industrialists, and public officials.
Enlist stakeholder services to reinforce instruction, stay current on developments relevant to the curriculum, and maintain or increase standing in relevant professional organizations and associations.
Mentor, counsel, and advise graduate students as a primary faculty advisor, including supporting orientation, providing feedback on initial writing assignments, and acting as a liaison with school administration.
Advise individual students and student groups conducting research relevant to strategic leadership, national security decision-making, acquisition, and national security and resourcing strategy.
Assist students with consultations involving senior government officials, business executives, and civilian academic leaders; complete student evaluations as required.
Teach graduate-level seminars in ES multidisciplinary courses and participate in or lead electives, industry studies, NDU-wide electives, and multidisciplinary capstone exercises.
Plan and execute domestic and international field study experiences when required, including associated budgetary, logistical, and administrative program management.
Participate in ES and NDU task-specific working groups as directed.
Promote a respectful climate for students, faculty, staff, and administrators with diverse backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives.
Comply with EEO, ethical, merit system, and Department of War standards of conduct, and demonstrate integrity and responsibility.