PROFESSOR OF STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP

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.

Duties: The incumbent of this position serves as a faculty member at the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy (ES), National Defense University (NDU). The position entails multiple activities related to supporting the mission and academic programs of NDU and ES. These activities are aligned with the Teaching, Research, Engagement, Service, and Accountability (TRESA) performance evaluation model. Primary activities are described below. Teaching (Seminar Preparation and Classroom Instruction) Serving as a strategic leadership subject matter expert, provides expertise as a member of a collaborative team of peers to develop and conduct graduate-level seminar instruction within the interdisciplinary ES core curriculum in areas related specifically to the Strategic Leadership (SL) curriculum such as leading organizational change; influencing culture; scanning and interpreting the national security environment; critical, creative, and strategic thinking; interpersonal skills; and case studies related to governmental organizations, private industry, and the military. Research (Curriculum Development & Academic Research) Participates in the planning and development of the ES curriculum and serves as the principal proponent for overall outcomes, content, and methods for the Strategic Leader core course, leadership-related electives, and other portions of the ES curriculum. Recommends lecture topics, course content, educational methods, and other curriculum requirements. Plays a leadership role in the planning and development of curriculum material on strategic leadership, to include senior-level decision-making processes; negotiations in complex environments; enhancing the profession of arms; understanding civil-military relations; and exhibiting ethical behavior. Based on needs of the Eisenhower School, conducts research in support of program outcomes and school mission. Engagement (Stakeholder Relationships) Maintains and enhances professional relationships with existing ES stakeholders in support of the ES mission, such as: maintains and enhances professional relationships and standing, domestically or internationally, with senior educators, business leaders, industrialists or public officials; enlists stakeholder services in reinforcing the quality of instruction in the ES curriculum; stays abreast of new developments in the fields relevant to the ES curriculum; or, maintains/increases standing in professional organizations/associations in the fields of strategic leadership, national security strategy, or resourcing. Service (Student Mentoring & College-wide Service) Mentors, counsels, and advises graduate students in role of primary faculty advisor to several students, supporting advisees' orientation to the school, providing feedback on their initial writing assignment, and serving as their liaison/advocate with school administration. Serves as research adviser to individual students and student groups performing research on topics of academic interest relevant to strategic leadership, national security decision making, acquisition, and other aspects of national security and resourcing strategy. In this role, assists students in consultations with highest level officials of the Department of War (DoW) and other government departments, senior executives of business firms, and leaders of the civilian academic community. Mentoring may include completing end-of-year student evaluations in accordance with DoW, NDU, and ES policy. In addition to the Strategic Leadership course, prepares and conducts graduate-level seminar instruction in ES multidisciplinary courses related to national security and resource strategy. This could include participation or leadership of an Eisenhower School elective. This could also include participation or leadership of an Industry Study (examining one of 20 industries and their relationships to U.S. national security), leadership of an NDU-wide elective, and mentorship of students in multidisciplinary capstone strategy or resourcing exercises. Some courses require extensive planning and execution of domestic and international field study experiences involving budgetary, logistic and administrative program management and leadership skills. Additionally, service could entail participation on ES and NDU task-specific working groups as directed. Accountability (Professional Behavior) As an employee of NDU, demonstrates respect and consideration for others by: 1. Creating a climate that fosters respect among students, faculty, staff, and administration from a range of diverse backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives. 2. Adherence to EEO, Ethical, Merit System Principles, and DoW Standards of Conduct. 3. Demonstrating integrity, and responsibility in the workplace.