Title 10 Faculty Member (Military History)

U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command • Fort Leavenworth, KS

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Title 10 Faculty Member (Military History) designs and delivers graduate-level instruction in military art and science for students in the School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. The role includes developing curriculum and instructional materials, guiding student research, assessing student performance, and conducting faculty development in the member’s primary field. The position is based at Fort Leavenworth, where teaching is normally performed in classrooms and offices and involves substantial platform instruction.

The faculty member conducts research to develop source material for graduate instruction and presents findings through publications, lectures, seminars, books, official journals, talks, and audiovisual programs. The role also includes maintaining current knowledge of relevant world affairs, advising on library acquisitions, and, when requested, reviewing draft doctrinal manuscripts. The faculty member must be knowledgeable in the Canvas Learning Management System, complete required Department of the Army training, and perform academic, research, and institutional duties in accordance with the CGSC Title 10 Faculty Manual. Continued employment depends on compliance with the manual’s professional standards, faculty responsibilities, and academic integrity requirements.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. (or be ABD) from a regionally accredited institution in military history, diplomatic history, war studies, or a related area. ABD selectees must earn the doctorate within two years of their entry-on-duty date. Applicants also need at least one year of specialized experience designing, developing, teaching, and evaluating adult undergraduate or graduate classes; evaluating and revising curriculum; directing history or related-field research; and evaluating student performance. The position may be appointed at the Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank, with rank and salary based on education and experience. The role includes supervising a student Staff Ride involving domestic travel for one week of the academic year. Situational telework may be available.

Requirements

• Ph.D. (or ABD) from a regionally accredited college or university in military history, diplomatic history, war studies, or a related area; ABD selectees must obtain the doctorate within two years of entry on duty.
• At least one year of specialized experience designing, developing, teaching, and evaluating adult undergraduate or graduate classes; evaluating and revising curriculum; directing undergraduate or graduate research in history or a directly related field; and evaluating student performance.
• Ability to deliver adult graduate-level instruction or facilitation.
• Ability to direct student research projects to completion.
• Knowledge of curriculum development and assessment methodologies.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills and collegiality with fellow faculty.
• Ability to participate in and supervise a student Staff Ride involving domestic travel for one week of the academic year.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Successful completion and maintenance of required Department of the Army training.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Applicants must submit official transcripts with their application package.
• Applicants must provide a resume or CV with employment dates, duties, and total hours worked per week for each position.

Nice To Haves

• Academic appointment may be at Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank, determined by education and experience.
• Eligibility for academic promotion based on sustained excellence in teaching, scholarship, and institutional service.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be offered.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop course materials and guide student research for the SAMS curriculum.
• Direct graduate-level research studies and assess student performance in an academic environment.
• Conduct research to develop scarce or fragmented source information for graduate-level instruction.
• Present research through professional publications, lectures, seminars, books, official journals, talks, and audiovisual programs.
• Design, develop, conduct, and evaluate graduate-level classes in military art and science for SAMS students at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College.
• Conduct faculty development seminars for SAMS faculty teaching lessons related to the faculty member’s primary field.
• Develop instructional materials, write lesson advance sheets, and select course readings and speakers.
• Maintain current knowledge of world affairs relevant to the faculty member’s primary specialty.
• Advise on acquisition of published materials for the Ike-Skelton-Combined Arms Research Library and other materials.
• Provide critical evaluation and comments on draft doctrinal manuscripts upon request.
• Maintain knowledge of the Canvas Learning Management System.
• Complete and maintain currency on required Department of the Army individual training courses within established timeframes.
• Perform academic, research, and institutional duties in accordance with the CGSC Title 10 Faculty Manual and applicable professional and academic integrity standards.
• Participate in and supervise a student Staff Ride involving domestic travel for one week of the academic year.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family; specific benefits depend on position type and are available upon inquiry to the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree