RESEARCH PROFESSOR OF RUSSIAN AND EURASIAN STUDIES

Duties

Summary

About the Position:
This is a full-time civilian faculty position at the U.S. Army War College, Strategic Studies Institute as provided under Title 10 USC 4021. Initial appointment may be up to three years, the first year may be a trial period. The appointment may be renewed in one- to five-year increments thereafter. Academic rank and salary will be based on the selectee’s academic credentials, experience and professional accomplishments.

Responsibilities

Serve as Research Professor of Russian and Eurasian Studies in the Strategic Studies Institute (SSI), the research institute of the USAWC.

Performs research and publishes SSI studies, journal articles, essays, op-eds, blogs, books, and/or chapters, which are distributed to military leaders, policymakers, government agencies, think tanks, and academic institutions worldwide. (50%)

Conducts both self-initiated research and directed research (at the request of the Army Staff, Joint Staff or Office of the Secretary of Defense) on Russian national security strategy and policy, including implications for the United States.

Develop recommendations to achieve key national security objectives specifically oriented toward those factors that impact U.S. defense priorities, especially those of the U.S. Army.

Designs individual and collective annual research and publication plans, in consultation with SSI leadership, addressing contemporary national security issues.

Conducts both internal and external service in national security related areas. (30%)

Liaises with and provides briefings and expertise in response to requests from aforementioned key stakeholders and other audiences.

Leads, organizes, and implements SSI and USAWC professional collaboration, conferences, seminars, symposiums, and meetings

Attends and participates in relevant academic conferences by presenting papers and/or acting as panel chair or discussant.

Contributes to the educational mission of the USAWC through teaching, lecturing, and supervising student research projects. (20%)

Travel Required

25% or less – Travel (domestic and/or international) may be required up to 25% of the time.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

None

Job family (Series)

0101 Social Science

Requirements

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

Must provide official college transcripts, upon request. Unofficial transcripts are suitable for application purposes.

Must comply with the Drug Testing Program requirements (pre-employment and random testing after being appointed to position).

Must be available for employment not later than 1 July 2022.

Qualifications

Who May Apply:
U.S. Citizens

To qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your résumé must clearly describe your relevant experience; your transcripts are required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is available at http://www.armycivilianservice.com/JOA/Transcripts.pdf

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTORS/KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Applicants will be rated based on the criteria listed below by a panel of subject matter experts appointed with the purpose of identifying the best-qualified candidates.

A Ph.D., or equivalent evidence of scholarly experience, in international relations, regional or comparative studies, or related field, with an emphasis on Russia. Russian language proficiency is preferred. Doctoral students within six months of completing degree may apply.

Record of research and publication (or evidence of great potential for same) on key US national security issues related to Russia and Eurasia.

Demonstrated knowledge of Russian national security issues and/or the Russian military.

Excellent oral and written communication skills; the ability to explain concepts, theories, and recommendations to non-specialists; and the ability to bridge the gap between academia and the practice of national security.

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, including the ability to serve as a project team lead and/or a team member of collaborative research projects.

Ability to contribute to the educational mission of the USAWC through teaching and supervising student research projects.

Education

For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Additional information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

One year trial period may be required.

Direct deposit of pay is required.

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.

Include the job announcement number on your application.

Random drug testing required.

Must provide official college transcripts upon request (unofficial transcripts are required at the time of application).

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

The application review process to determine if you meet the experience and education requirements found in the job announcement begins upon the closing date of the announcement. If you are one of the top candidates, you may be invited to interview by the selection official. If selected, you will receive a tentative job offer. Depending on the strength of the applicant pool, this process may take several months after the closing date of the job announcement.

Please follow all instructions carefully, as failure to submit a complete application could invalidate your submission. In this regard, please be sure to read the HOW TO APPLY and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS sections.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance

Top Secret

Drug test required

Yes

Position sensitivity and risk

Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness, National security

Required Documents

Required Documents

Please see the list of requirements in the “How to Apply” section.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates could contain personal information for someone other than the applicant. Redact these documents to remove the personal information of others before submitting your application. You may be asked to provide an un-redacted version of the documents to confirm your eligibility for selection.

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

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.

Benefits

Benefits

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Help

This job is open to

The public

U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

See “Who May Apply” in the “Qualifications” section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.