ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/PROFESSOR

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens.

Major Duties:

Instructional faculty are the core of the National Intelligence College academic mission. They are responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, mentoring students, conducting relevant research and contributing to the NIC-NDU community and the broader intelligence enterprise. Other duties include:

• Maintaining academic currency through rigorous scholarship;
• Participating in the development and implementation of the academic program;
• Mentoring students and assessing their academic and professional performance;
• Serving on committees and performing other College leadership duties as assigned;
• Contributing to the professional development of faculty colleagues;
• Developing and maintaining professional relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers in Washington, DC and around the world.

Teaching and Instruction

• Teaches classified core and elective courses in one or more NIC programs (degrees, certificates, and/or JPME).
• Develops expertise and teaches classified courses within a specific concentration or topic area as required by the Dean and Department Chair.
• Implements and enforces appropriate learning standards and rigor, using outcome assessment data for course, curricular, and program improvement.
• Integrates classified intelligence products and capabilities into the learning environment.
• Actively participates in the management of College curriculum through the effective and collegial engagement with quality circles and other bodies (formal and informal) focused on curriculum management.

Student Advising and Mentorship

• Serves as committee chair for graduate research projects in accordance with department chair, program director, and Dean guidance.
• Advises students with respect to admissions, degree options, degree requirements, and the graduation process.
• Research and Professional Engagement.
• Conducts research on specific areas of intelligence concern.
• Maintains currency on scholarship in their fields of expertise and fields related to their teaching assignments.
• As appropriate, coordinates for guest speakers from the IC and national security community to enhance the student learning environment.
• Represents the NIC and NDU at DoW, ODNI, IC agency meetings, conferences, and symposia.
• Maintains active liaison with government and private sector civilians, military, and academics associated with intelligence research and education NIC, NDU, and Institutional Service.
• Participates, as needed, in outreach, engagement activities, and governance.
• Assists, as applicable, with compliance audits, program reviews, outreach efforts, and other institutional assessments on behalf of the accrediting organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 20 % of the time.
• The incumbent must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a Special Sensitive, Top Secret SCI clearance.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

1. An earned master's degree or other international equivalent terminal degree (doctorate preferred) from a regionally accredited university in a discipline directly related to national security, public policy, cyberspace strategy security, information technology, data analytics, strategic leadership, strategic intelligence, history, emerging technologies, regional studies, international relations, strategic influence, or other relevant peripheral areas.
2. Substantive knowledge and relevant experience in fields directly relevant to the College mission.
3. Recent and/or deep expertise in matters related to the Intelligence Community, national security policy, cyberspace strategy, data and AI, regional issues, and emerging technologies.
4. Evidence of excellence in teaching as a faculty member at an accredited college or university, including instruction, course development, instructional design, and instruction across various modalities (in-person, asynchronous, remote).
5. The ability to teach within NIC's core curriculum which requires expertise in intelligence collection, intelligence analysis, leadership and management, intelligence and national security policy, emerging and disruptive technology, international relations and global security, and/or academic research methods and design.
6. Ability to conduct stakeholder outreach and engagement.
7. Interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills including the ability to work effectively both independently and, in a team, or collaborative environment; initiative in carrying out mission responsibilities based on supervisor guidance.

Criteria for Determining Academic Rank

Professor (AD-04); Salary Range: $144,837-$183,428: Requires an earned doctoral degree or equivalent terminal degree in a field related to national security. Documented experience in full-time graduate-level teaching at a regionally ­accredited university or college for at least 8 years of which at least three years must be at the graduate level, sustained record of excellence and leadership of scholarship among peers and external recognition of excellence and a sustained record of advancement of institutional partnerships, relationships that leverage cross-component mission success, and networks of influence that contribute to national security.

Associate Professor (AD-03); Salary Range: $103,582-$148,053 : Requires an earned doctoral degree or equivalent terminal degree in a field related to national security. Requires 5 years teaching experience, with at least 2 years graduate, record of excellence and leadership of scholarship among peers, and external recognition of excellence and record of advancement of institutional partnerships. relationships that leverage cross-component mission success, and networks of influence that contribute to national security.

Assistant Professor (AD-02); Salary Range: $76,788-$124,231: Requires an earned master's degree, doctoral degree, or equivalent terminal degree preferred, in a field related to national security. Education or teaching experience in an academic environment, knowledge of best practices, and commitment to lifelong learning, and at least one (1) year, or the instructional equivalent, of full-time graduate-level teaching experience at a regionally accredited college or university, scholarship/research resulting in the creation and sharing of new knowledge through teaching or publishing; and aptitude in collaboration across institutional boundaries.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

To qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described above. A NDU screening panel will review your resume and narrative answers to the hiring criteria to evaluate your qualifications for the position. NDU uses a multi-tier selection process for academic positions.

You MUST upload a cover letter separate from your resume addressing the following hiring criteria:

1. Describe your ability to design, develop, and teach graduate-level seminar-based courses in a discipline related to national security at a regionally accredited college or university. Include number of years of full time teaching in higher education.
2. Describe your research experience, scholarship, publications, and/or outreach activities; academic recognition, or professional experience in a field related to national security strategy or policy.
3. Describe your experience in joint military operations and in joint matters as described in 10 USC § 668(a)(1).
4. Describe your leadership experience in educational and research institutions to include curriculum development, organizational innovation, and institutional collaboration. Include successful leadership of interdisciplinary teams and managing programs within the organization.
5. Describe your experience working with faculty and student teams in a culture that prizes collegiality and collaboration.

Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.ssc-cc@mail.mil

You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Resume: A two-page maximum resume is required. Applicant guidance on the two page resume requirement may be found at: Learn more about the new resume requirements.
2. Complete initial Eligibility Questionnaire: Your resume must demonstrate the quality of your work as it relates to the experience requirements outlined in the job announcement.
3. Cover letter with narrative responses answering hiring criteria questions listed in the "How you will be evaluated" section of this announcement. Failure to submit will result in an ineligible rating.
4. Other Supporting Documents - Refer to the eligibilities section for documents to submit.

NOTE: Transcripts are not required at time of application submission. Your resume and narrative answers to the hiring criteria will be reviewed by the NDU screening panel to evaluate your qualifications for the position. If selected for an interview, official transcripts will be requested at that time to verify educational requirements are met.

Eligibilities Information: The following supporting documents are REQUIRED to verify your individual eligibility status. Not all will apply for each applicant. They MUST be received by the closing date of the announcement.

1. SF-50: Current and former federal employees, including those currently working for the agency, must submit their SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) reflecting their highest grade held on a permanent basis for at least 52 weeks, tenure, and appointment type. Failure to provide this document may result in disqualification.
2. If you claim Veteran's Preference:
   - You must submit a copy of your DD Form-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty", showing the dates of active duty service, type of discharge and the character of service. Alternatively, If you are a current military member in active duty service and do not have a copy of your DD Form-214, you must submit a written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application for this position. The certification should also include your rank, dates of active duty service and what they condition of discharge is thought to be.
   - If claiming 10-point preference and/or are a 30% or more Disabled Veteran, you must submit both a DD Form-214 or expected discharge documentation as described above AND a copy of a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or your branch of service certifying the presence of service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of disability
   - If you are claiming eligibility based on 10-point derived veterans' preference (i.e. a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a veteran claiming veterans' preference when the veteran is unable to use it), you must also submit a Standard Form 15 (SF-15) "Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference" and any required documents indicated on the SF-15 to substantiate the claimed preference.
3. Other documents identified in the announcement.

WARNING: Failure to submit a complete application package including any required documentation by the closing date of the announcement at 11:59 EST, or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. To verify that your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and More Information. The Details page will display the status of your application.

It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered or uploaded is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.

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