ASST OR ASSOC PROF OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Job in Quantico, VA

Vacancy No. DE-12781346-25-TB Department U.S. Marine Corps
Salary $113,915.00 to $148,708.00 Grade 3 to 5
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/11/2025 Close Date 8/29/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Quantico, VA


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.

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This job is open to

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U.S. Citizens

Duties

  • You will employ active adult learning methodology to prepare and deliver graduate-level lectures and seminars on a variety of topics.
  • You will participate in the design, development, and synchronization of the College’s curriculum on topics related to security studies.
  • You will advise and assist students in a graduate-level advanced degree program that includes the design of a research plan, the development of written essays, and the presentation of an oral defense.
  • You will participate in scholarly panel discussions and other academic outreach activities.
  • You will conduct publishable research within the applicant’s field of expertise.
  • You will participate in service activities within EDCOM/MCU and the broader professional community.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), 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.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final SECRET security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

AD-5 Candidates for Associate Professor must possess a doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in international relations, security studies, political science, national security, public policy, or related academic disciplines. The position requires advanced research and analytical skills to conduct original research, develop innovative academic programs, and publish scholarly works. Candidates must have teaching experience in a military and/or civilian educational institution.

AD-3 Candidates for Assistant Professor must possess or obtain, within one year of employment, an earned doctorate from an institution accredited by a Department of Education recognized institutional accrediting agency in a discipline appropriate to professional military education. Candidates must have specialized experience directly related to their PD.

Professional knowledge applicable to a wide range of duties with the broad functional areas of professional military education and academic administration is required, as is skill in using this knowledge in complex assignments that call for extended professional experience or graduate study. Candidates must be able to adapt and extend principles and practices to significant projects and problems for which there are no closely related precedents. Candidates must be able to independently plan, design, execute, and assess all aspects of assigned duties and responsibilities.

This opening will be filled under Title 10 Excepted Service, Assistant Professor, AD-03, or Associate Professor, AD-05, salary range: $113, 915-$148,708, which includes the current Local Market Supplement of 33.94%. Pay and title will be set commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and MCU pay setting.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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 directly to paid employment.

Education

Are you using your education to qualify? For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcripts (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned). See OPM's General Policies for information on crediting education.

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited education institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying for further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

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Vacancies from this announcement may be filled at the following grade levels: AD-03 and AD-05.

This is a Solicitation of Interest for qualified candidates to fill an excepted service Security Studies faculty position (Title 10) at the Marine Corps Command and Staff College (CSC), Marine Corps University. CSC is located in Warner Hall on the campus of the Marine Corps University, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, located 35 miles south of Washington, DC.

The purpose and focus of effort of this Title 10 faculty position is to design, develop, coordinate, implement, instruct, and evaluate student performance in the functional area of Security Studies within a Joint Professional Military Education curriculum. This includes designing and teaching courses, leading seminars, and facilitating experiential learning activities. The incumbent will employ innovative teaching methodologies to ensure students develop critical thinking skills as well be able to educate students in knowledge and fluency of relevant scholarship. Faculty will help prepare professional military and interagency students to address the challenges in complex, dynamic environments for national security. Additionally, the incumbent will mentor and advise students, fostering their professional growth and leadership potential. Applicants with subject matter expertise related to China and the Indo-Pacific region are encouraged to apply.


This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

Selectee is required to participate in the Department of Defense direct deposit of pay program.

If you possess a security clearance, please indicate the level and termination date in your resume (curriculum vitae).

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

The Department of the Navy used E-Verify to confirm the employment of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

RELOCATION EXPENSE WILL NOT BE PAID

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

The candidate's background and experience will be evaluated by a selection committee against the criteria listed above. Selected candidates will be interviewed and finalists will have the opportunity to lead an evaluated seminar with CSC students and also lead a discussion with current faculty members and staff on the candidate's scholarly interests.

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. 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.

Required Documents

Resume (Curriculum Vitae) showing relevant experience (with brief cover letter). Please make sure your resume includes the following: first and last name, current address, current email address, current phone number, where you worked, job titles, job duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week & salary. If ever employed by the Federal Government, please show the highest Federal civilian grade held, job series, and dates of employment for that position. Copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcripts (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned).

Note: If you submit more than one resume, only the last resume received will be reviewed.

Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.

Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.

Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor

Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference?
If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference.

You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.

Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).

Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application. You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

If interested in this position, please submit a brief letter of interest with your curriculum vitae and current contact information to craig.swanson@usmcu.edu no later than Friday, August 29, 2025. For additional information or assistance, please contact: Dr. Craig Swanson, (540) 419-5994 or via email at craig.swanson@usmcu.edu.

Or write: Craig Swanson, PhD, Associate Dean of Academics
Marine Corps Command and Staff College
Marine Corps University
2076 South Street
Quantico, Virginia 22134

This announcement will close Friday, August 22, 2025, and a candidate's completed application package must be received by COB on that date to be considered.

Facsimile applications will not be considered.

All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer.

It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.

Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

Agency contact information

Jeniffer Hinojosa
Address
TRAINING AND EDUCATION COMMAND
1019 Elliot Road
Quantico, VA 22134-5001
US

Next steps

Within two weeks of the closeout date, the selection committee will contact selected candidates to schedule interviews.

Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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