ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/PROFESSOR CIC

Summary National Defense University (NDU) supports the joint warfighter by providing rigorous Joint Professional Military Education to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and select others in order to develop leaders who have the ability to operate and creatively think in an unpredictable and complex world. This is a Title 10 Excepted Service Appointment. Appointment is not to exceed 2 years with the possibility for extension. Major Duties: Introduction: This position is located in one of the primary components of the National Defense University (NDU), Ft. McNair, Washington, DC. NDU is the nation's premier joint professional military education institution which develops joint warfighters and other national security leaders through rigorous academics, research, and engagement to serve the common warfighter. NDU is comprised of six primary educational institutions and national security policy agencies which include: National Intelligence College (NIC), National War College (NWC), Dwight Eisenhower School (ES), Joint Forces Staff College (JFSC), College of International Security Affairs (CISA), and the College of Information and Cyberspace (CIC). The primary purpose of this position is to provide graduate level instruction in a College specific discipline. Major Duties: Serves as a member of the faculty supporting the mission and academic programs of NDU through teaching, research, engagement and service. The primary functions are described below: Prepares and conducts graduate-level seminar instruction in the interdisciplinary academic program, focused on national security topics. Applies teaching methods that stimulate student engagement through faculty-facilitated seminar discussion and experiential learning. Participate in the development and implementation of the University's academic programs, research and creation of scholarly knowledge Provide students with counseling, mentoring, and assessment of their academic performance. Participates in engagement and outreach activities in furtherance of the NDU mission. Advises and consults with senior DoW officials involved in the Warfighting policy-making domain. Provides service to the College and University community through rotating roles, to include serving and/or leading College or University-wide committees related to such areas as strategic planning, accreditation, admissions, etc.; advising leaders, faculty and staff colleagues in areas of expertise; and participating in College/University activities. Promotes a climate that fosters respect among students, faculty, staff: and administration from a range of diverse backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives.