Chair, National Security Affairs Department

Summary

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• Title:
  
  Chair, National Security Affairs Department
• Salary: $175,147 to $207,500 per year
• Appointment:
  Term – 4 Years (up to 8 years)
• Location:
  
  Newport, RI, USA
• Open: 12/17/2025 – 01/16/2026
• Work Schedule:
  
  Full-time
• Remote:
  No;
  Telework:
  Yes (ad‑hoc/situational)
• Travel:
  Occasional
• Security Clearance:
  Secret
• Drug Test:
  No

• Lead 22 civilian and 12 military faculty on all aspects of the Department’s operations including curriculum development, academic outreach, engagement with the wider civilian and PME academic world, and faculty recruitment, retention, and development.
• Meet with civilian faculty for performance management per DEFPMAP and mentor faculty for promotion and tenure.
• Meet with academic representatives at least twice per term; lead comprehensive curriculum reviews supporting legal and policy requirements.
• Oversee department’s annual budget preparation, review, management and execution.
• Ensure faculty meet annual training requirements and support faculty development.
• Work closely with College leadership, fostering cooperative relationships with other departments and programs.
• Encourage seamless integration across college departments.

• Earned doctorate in a field relevant to national security such as political science, public policy analysis, international relations, political economy, history, or regional security studies.
• Strong publication and teaching record.
• Team‑building skills and experience in developing innovative approaches to curriculum and teaching.
• U.S. citizen capable of obtaining and maintaining a Secret level DoD security clearance.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Must pass E‑Verify employment verification check.
• Retired military members within 180 days of retirement must meet DoD provisions 5 USC 3326.
• Males born after 12‑31‑59 must register for Selective Service.
• May be expected to travel on occasion.
• Term appointment 4 years; interim or final security clearance required before duty.

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package including health insurance with employer contribution
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Other benefits per Navy Faculty Schedule

Email:
doneicy.mil

Address:
Naval War College, Newport, RI 02841, USA

U.S. Naval War College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.