PROFESSOR OF ECONOMICS

Summary

This is a Title 10 Excepted Service Appointment. Appointment is not to exceed 2 years with the possibility for extension.

Duties

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INTRODUCTION:

The National Defense University (NDU) develops joint warfighters and other national security leaders through rigorous academics, research and engagement to serve the common warfighter. NDU is the senior educational institution of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) and is responsible for conducting education and continuing research in the fields of national security strategy, military policy, force employment, mobilization and management of resources at the national level for the CJCS, the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW), and other Warfighting agencies. The Dwight D. Eisenhower School (ES) enhances the preparation of selected senior US and foreign military officers of all services and key civilians for major command, staff and policy-making positions in the national and international security structures and accomplishes NDUs research mission in the areas of national security and resource strategy.

MAJORDUTIES:

Serves on the Faculty of Economics in the Department of National Security and Economics Policy at the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy (ES), National Defense University (NDU).

Seminar Preparation and Conduct (30%)

Develops and conducts graduate-level seminar instruction and lectures in the Economics of National Security core course, which includes macroeconomics, international economics, and national security implications. Develops and conducts graduate-level seminar instruction and lectures on national security/defense resourcing, which includes senior-level decision-making processes, the integration of strategy and resourcing, and the analysis of warfighting resourcing options. Prepares lesson plans and faculty preparation packages and participates in faculty preparation sessions. Assesses students' learning using a variety of assessment methodologies.

Curriculum Development (30%)

Participates in the planning and development of the ES curriculum and serves as the principal proponent for overall objectives, content, and methods for the Economics of National Security core course, electives, and other portions of the ES curriculum. Recommends lecture topics, course content, educational methods, and other curriculum requirements. Plays a leadership role in the planning and development of curriculum material on national security/warfighting resourcing, which includes senior-level decision-making processes, the integration of strategy and resourcing, and the analysis of warfighting resourcing options.

College-wide Courses and Programs (30%)

Develops and conducts graduate-level seminar instruction in ES multidisciplinary courses related to national security and resource strategy. This could include participation or leadership of an Industry Study (examining one of 20 industries and their relationships to U.S. national security) and/or leadership of an NDU-wide elective. Mentors students in multidisciplinary capstone "wicked problem" exercises. Some courses require extensive planning and execution of domestic and international field study experiences involving budgetary, logistic and administrative program management and leadership skills.

Student Advisor (10%)

Mentors, counsels, and advises students in role of primary faculty advisor to several students. Serves as a research advisor for selected students, conducts research, and participates in outreach activities in furtherance of the mission of NDU.

Serves as research adviser to individual students and student groups performing research on topics of academic interest relevant to national security decision making and other aspects of national security strategy. In this role, assists students in consultations with highest level officials of the Department of War(DoW) and other government departments, senior executives of business firms, and leaders of the civilian academic community.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.ssa.gov/)
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• The position is governed by 10 USC 1595 and NDUI 1416.0l dated March 2017.
• Must be able and willing to travel both domestically and internationally. Travel is seldom required. Less than 25 % of the time.
• The incumbent must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Industry Study Leaders will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A master's degree or equivalent terminal degree in economics, business administration, public policy, or a related discipline preferred.
• A substantial record of excellence in teaching in a higher education institution(s).
• Research experience, demonstrated through scholarship, publications, and/or outreach activities; recognition within academic, research communities, or professional experience.
• Relevant professional experience in economic policy and its implications for national security, and in national security/warfightingstrategy and resourcing.
• Experience working on collaborative interdisciplinary teams.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience as team leader of an interdisciplinary team, academic department chair, or program manager.
• Experience teaching at the graduate level within the Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) system.

Criteria for Determining Academic Rank:

• Professor is an individual who must possess an earned master's degree in economics, public policy, business administration, or a related discipline. They should have significant professional experience with economics policy and documented outstanding full-time teaching at a regionally-accredited university or college for at least eight years, three of which must have been at the graduate school level.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Education Requirement: An earned masters degree or equivalent terminal degree in economics, public policy, business administration, or a related discipline.

Official Transcripts: Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if the position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified PRIOR to appointment, if selected for the role.

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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 a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence PRIOR to appointment.

• • Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
  • For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education.

Additional information

Background or Security Investigation: This is a Noncritical Sensitive position which requires a background investigation. The individual selected for this position is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security determination to occupy a Noncritical Sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment.

Accepting this position, you may be required to serve an 18 month trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

Reemployed Annuitants: Department of Defense has the authority to hire annuitants without reduction in pay. For more information, go to: https://www.dcpas.osd.mil/policy/retirement/reemployedannuitant

All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact [redacted] for assistance.