Professor of International Security

Summary

The Center for Strategy and Technology seeks a Professor of International Security. This role involves developing graduate curricula and teaching military competition/strategy for the USAF Chief of Staff Fellowship. Responsibilities include handling classified material, funded travel, project advising, and researching geo-political/strategic competition, innovative prototyping, and focusing on USAF concepts, investments, and missions for influence, deterrence, and crisis stability.

Duties

Teaches CSAT Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF) Blue Horizons Fellowship on future strategic and military-technical competitions and their implications on future innovation of Department of the Air Force (DAF) capabilities, investments and acquisitions strategy. Oversees thorough planning and development of curriculum content and structure, instructional methods and materials, and evaluation and testing procedures for curricula presented. Develops a systematic, prioritized approach for continuing education and professional opportunities on the topic of the interplay of strategy and technology and future conflict. Contributes to faculty development programs on future conflict studies and emerging technological and strategic environments. Shares academic development workload with other CSAT faculty to ensure timely accomplishment of all required projects. Supervises and advises Blue Horizon Fellow research in course work; 12-15 fellows per cohort, one cohort per academic year. Provides detailed feedback, guidance and documentation of Fellows' progression. Researches DAF air, space and cyberspace concepts of operation, strategic and operational environments, doctrine and employment to: 1) teach CSAT courses, 2) write papers and briefings supporting Blue Horizons projects, 3) present study results to military, civic and academic groups, 4) brief senior Air Force leaders, 5) advise Fellows in conceptual and technical prototyping, and 6) perform additional tasking as directed by the CSAT Director. Conducts complex, scholarly research and analyses supporting the CSAT mission. Evaluates and presents divergent professional opinions affecting significant national and international defense security issues, and long and short-range projects/studies related to USAF strategic planning. Responds to requests for research products and support from the CSAF; incorporates results of completed studies into Air University's related academic programs. When tasked, presents the results of studies to the CSAF, DAF, and other organizations and senior leaders. Publishes work in peer reviewed journals and other scholarly outlets, including CSAT papers, monographs, and books. Engages in professional research and writing in areas of expertise. Actively seeks publication of book manuscripts, as well as scholarly works such as articles, monographs, and book reviews for publication in peer-reviewed scholarly journals, professional journals and other outlets or classified forums. Presents results of research at classified and unclassified level during conferences, symposia, and to DoD staff and think-tanks as required. Leverages professional development opportunities with other professional military education schools, private industry, AF/DoD institutions, and academia. Delivers lectures, conducts seminars, facilitates tabletop wargames, participates in panel discussions related to AU curriculum in various professional venues. Maintains academic currency by consistently reviewing professional literature, reviewing classified sources, and participating in professional associations. Establishes and maintains relationships with academic and professional colleagues internal and external to Air University in the furtherance of the CSAT mission. Develops and maintains relationships with other Department of War organizations, civilian educational institutions, and commercial concerns interested in partnering with CSAT on aspects of their programs. Provides organizational, academic, and subject matter expertise, and project support (including papers, briefings, leading workshops and generating reports) to internal and external symposia and conferences. Shapes future policy and investments of the DAF. Leverages significant travel funding to integrate with diverse teams of DAF officers to contribute to curriculum and research that advances the cutting edge of policy and technology for future conflicts. Members will be expected to build and leverage a network in both the academic and policy community to enhance the mission of CSAT and the overall DAF. Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to teach and work effectively with graduate-level Fellows and faculty. Develop curriculum and present materials for intermediate and senior professional military education, along with leading peer review of courseware and materials. Skilled in effective written and oral communication with diverse audiences. Ability to effectively assess, mentor and motivate Fellows through the challenges of bureaucratic organizations such as the USAF. Broad knowledge and wide range of experience in leadership and organizational principles, group dynamics, team building, interpersonal and group problem-solving skills, creative and critical thinking, advocacy/negotiation and technology applications that enable entrepreneurship and innovation. Broad knowledge of global environment, innovation ecosystems, entrepreneurship and strategy. Broad knowledge of both military and academic cultures, military thought and theory, military history, organization, capabilities, and limitations of armed forces. Knowledge of research methods and the conduct of research in areas related to areas of national security concerns. Skilled in navigating and using SIPRnet and JWICS for research, interaction, presentations, blogging and publication.

Education

Must possess a PhD in a field relevant to advanced technology, strategy, resource management, business, policy, political science, innovation, entrepreneurship, manufacturing, critical thinking, or design-additional degree fields not listed herein may be considered. This position has positive degree requirement as the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit official transcripts that clearly demonstrates you meet the specific education requirements of this position with the application. Degree must be from an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Click here to check accreditation. Official Transcripts: Highly legible, reproduction of an official academic transcript that clearly demonstrates you meet the specific education requirements of this position. To be accepted as official, the digital copy must clearly display all authentic registrar markings, including the Official Seal, Registrar Signature, watermarks, etc. If recent graduation precludes official transcript issuance, an official letter of degree completion issued by the awarding institution must be attached. If selected, you will be required to provide original copies of official transcripts. 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 conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. The evaluation must be conducted by an U.S.-based credential organization that is an accredited member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). How You Will Be Evaluated

Starting September 27, 2025, USAJOBS began restricting all resumes to two pages in length. The restriction does NOT apply to this position. Please upload your Resume/Curriculum Vitae using the Other Documents (3) - Curriculum Vitae option. You are still required to provide a document in the Resume section to successfully submit your application. In the Resume section, please upload a document informing your Resume/Curriculum Vitae was submitted using Other Documents. Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. Other Information

The position will be an initial 3-year term appointment with a 2-year trial period, with the potential for continued reappointment/renewal for additional up to 3-year terms. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated in the "Highly Qualified" or "Best Qualified" Category on the rating criteria for this vacancy. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, click here. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.