Threat Tec, a Veteran-Owned Small Business, has an immediate opening for an EUCOM Regional Expertise and Culture (REC) Instructor to join our growing company in Hurlburt Air Force Base, FL. SUMMARY: The Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) USAF Special Operations School (USAFSOS) Theater Engagement Department has an on-going requirement for language, regional expertise, and culture (LREC) training and education. Theater Engagement (TE) training and education will be carried out at AFSOC's training and education institution, United States Special Operations School (USAFSOS) and at operational units (CONUS and OCONUS). T200 EUCOM is a regional expertise course that focuses on the US strategic interests in the Europe as outlined in the 2019 EUCOM Posture Statement. Emphasis is placed upon items of greatest interest to US SOF that operate within the EUCOM AOR. This course focuses on the creation of regional expertise and cultural understanding that will enable SOF personnel to operate more effectively within EUCOM's AOR. It is designed to place tactical-level core SOF mission areas into operational and strategic contexts. In recognition of the changing nature of international conflict, emphasis is placed on concerns affecting US and international interagency structures in the accomplishment of Department of Defense mission objectives. The course covers current political, military, social, and economic factors which influence SOF operations in EUCOM's AOR. The course features resident faculty instructors, along with guest civilian and military subject-matter experts. Responsibilities 34 Plan and execute one week-long indoctrination, continuing education, pre-deployment education, and issues-based instruction for SOF and SOF enabler students to cultivate region-specific knowledge of the EUCOM Theater of operations. 34 Maintain current knowledge of which AFSOC units are deploying to the EUCOM AOR and maintain knowledge of the missions of the pertinent units through active liaison. 34 Produce lesson plans geared towards those missions and the political/military challenges. 34 Instruct students and selects appropriate guest speakers to deliver instruction, as necessary to best meet the student need. 34 Develop curriculum materials necessary to facilitate on-line/blended learning. 34 Ensure course conduct follows USAFSOS Instructional Systems Development (ISD) guidelines. 34 Manage the curriculum development/review processes to ensure course meets or exceeds the needs of SOF customers. Qualifications 34 Have at least a master's degree with at least 18 under-graduate semester credit hours and 24 graduate semester hours directly related to Europe in foreign policy, international relations, political science, foreign area studies, history, sociology, or other related academic discipline to be approved by the Government. 34 Official transcripts for each college degree claimed must be provided. 34 Have at least 2 years of experience teaching regional studies to military audiences in a manner that is student focused. 34 Have experience in developing curricula and teaching materials related to the target region for courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. 34 Have at least 4 years (to include at least 3 months total within the last 2 years) of experience living in the target region on the local economy engaged in work or studies, or; 34 At least 3 years as a Combat Aviation Advisor or related experience (Special Forces, etc.) and a bachelor's degree in any field. Requests for waiver to this requirement may be granted in very specific circumstances when the applicant has significant relevant operational experience. 34 A combination of military experience, appropriate education, and teaching experience is preferred. Knowledge of a foreign language is not required but it will be considered preferable if it enables the instructor to use authentic materials written in the target language. 34 Master's degree preferred, bachelor's degree required in political science, conflict management, military science, international relations, regional area study, or related field. 34 Have a minimum of three years active or reserve experience as a US military member in a Special Operations Forces functional community (i.e. Combat Aviation Advisor, Combat Control Team, AFSOC career flier, Army Special Force or Civil Affairs) 34 Secret clearance required. (Top Secret preferred) Travel Requirements 34 Some travel may be required. $100,000 - $102,500 a year Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors including experience, education, certifications, security clearance requirements, internal equity, and customer or contract requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.