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Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

Refer to the "Qualifications" section of the Flyer for a summary.

Qualifications

The U.S. Naval War College. The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) is a Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) institution serving the nation, the Department of War (DOW), and the U.S. Navy. U.S. and selected international graduates earn Master of Arts degrees in National Security & Strategic Studies or Defense & Strategic Studies accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The College educates tomorrow's leaders, informs today's decision-makers, and engages with allies and partners on all matters of naval power in order to preserve the peace, respond in crisis, and win decisively in war. We are actively seeking candidates with varied academic and professional backgrounds. More information on the college can be found at www.usnwc.edu. Maritime Advanced Warfighting School (MAWS). MAWS educates and develops a select group of future leaders to serve as operational planners who think critically and creatively, understand and apply maritime and joint warfare theory and doctrine, solve complex problems, lead the design of campaigns and major operations, and advise 3- and 4-star commanders in making sound decisions to achieve strategic military objectives. The course is an intensive, immersive 13-month program, which runs concurrently with the Naval War College's Naval Command and Staff College graduate education. Graduates are prepared to fill key warfare and joint leadership positions throughout their careers. Although the primary instructional forum is the graduate seminar that facilitates maximum interaction between students and faculty, MAWS also uses additional methodologies including practical application, case studies, and guest speakers with experience leading at the operational level of war. Responsibilities. Incumbents teach the MAWS course at the Intermediate Service College level with duties including conducting classroom instruction; reviewing and evaluating student essays, examinations, and other written and verbal assessments; developing curricula; maintaining mastery of operational planning competencies; performing educational administrative functions for the department; and performing various types of service to the College. Qualifications. Essential qualifications include an advanced degree in national security affairs or a related field, as well as demonstrated operational-level practitioner experience in one or more of the following areas: joint or maritime planning, naval warfare, joint operations functional areas, U.S. Navy roles and missions, and multinational military operations. Candidates must be prepared to teach at the master's level. Desirable qualifications include a PhD; graduate of a service/joint advanced warfighting school (e.g., JAWS, MAWS, SAMS, SAWS, SAASS), JPME Phase II; Joint Qualified Officer; knowledge of maritime warfare theory, and recent maritime warfare operational experience or experience at a Fleet Command, Combatant Command or Regional Component Command; demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with peers in a learning environment; and demonstrated ability to create a seminars atmosphere to enhance student educational outcomes. Candidates must be U.S. citizens. This position requires eligibility for a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance. The selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment drug screening test and to random drug testing thereafter.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

How to apply Application Process. Applicants must reference VA#NWC-27-01 submit their application via email to: nwc-27-01@usnwc.edu. Applications will be accepted through 11:59pm (EDT) 10 December 2026. The application package should include a cover letter; a 2-page resume; and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. Supplemental materials such as a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) may also be included. Questions about this position should be directed via email to Professor John Sappenfield at john.sappenfield@usnwc.edu. NOTICE OF VETERANS' PREFERENCE. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to the excepted service; however, the Department of War (DoW), considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume/CV and attach supporting documentation (DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty") to their submission. Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim 10-Point preference must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and supporting documents of the claimed disability (e.g., disability letter from the VA). The SF 15, which lists the types of 10-Point Preference and the required supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management Website at www.opm.gov. Active-duty members must submit a statement of service with their application in order to claim eligibility for Veterans' Preference. Within the Department of War (DoW), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. The U.S. Naval War College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Other information Appointment. The appointment is governed by provisions of 10 USC 8748 as delegated by the Secretary of the Navy, and the regulations of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management that apply to "Excepted" appointments under Schedule A. For the successful candidate, the initial term of appointment is expected to be two (2) years in length with provision for renewal dependent on performance. This is a full-time non-tenure track position. This is not a remote work position. Telework eligibility is to be determined by the agency policy in accordance with Presidential Memorandum "Return to In-Person Work" of January 20, 2025. The incumbent may be expected to travel on occasion. Candidates selected for employment will be required to comply with applicable federal regulations and the policies and procedures of the U.S. Naval War College. Salary Considerations. Salary is competitive and is accompanied by a generous Federal Civil Service package that includes health insurance, pension and retirement saving plans (with employer matching contributions), paid vacation and sick leave, and other benefits. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience and credentials in accordance with Department of the Navy Faculty Schedule.