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.
Introduction: This position is located in one of the primary components of the National Defense University (NDU), Ft. McNair, Washington, DC. NDU is the nation's premier joint professional military education institution which develops joint warfighters and other national security leaders through rigorous academics, research, and engagement to serve the common warfighter.
NDU is comprised of six primary educational institutions and national security policy agencies which include: National Intelligence College (NIC), National War College (NWC), Dwight Eisenhower School (ES), Joint Forces Staff College (JFSC), College of International Security Affairs (CISA), and the College of Information and Cyberspace (CIC). The primary purpose of this position is to provide graduate level instruction in a College specific discipline.
Major Duties: Serves as a member of the faculty supporting the mission and academic programs of NDU through teaching, research, engagement and service. The primary functions are described below: Prepares and conducts graduate-level seminar instruction in the interdisciplinary academic program, focused on national security topics. Applies teaching methods that stimulate student engagement through faculty-facilitated seminar discussion and experiential learning.
Participate in the development and implementation of the University's academic programs, research and creation of scholarly knowledge Provide students with counseling, mentoring, and assessment of their academic performance. Participates in engagement and outreach activities in furtherance of the NDU mission. Advises and consults with senior DoW officials involved in the Warfighting policy-making domain.
Provides service to the College and University community through rotating roles, to include serving and/or leading College or University-wide committees related to such areas as strategic planning, accreditation, admissions, etc.; advising leaders, faculty and staff colleagues in areas of expertise; and participating in College/University activities.
Promotes a climate that fosters respect among students, faculty, staff: and administration from a range of diverse backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives.
Education Requirement: An earned master's degree (a doctorate or equivalent terminal degree preferred) from a regionally accredited institution of higher education (or international equivalent) in a discipline directly related to the college's curriculum and mission.
Official Transcripts: Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if the position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified PRIOR to appointment, if selected for the role. * An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
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 a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence PRIOR to appointment. Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S.
colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education.
dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.dfasmeritcc@mail.mil · (317) 212-0454
This position is with National Defense University, Department of Defense.
The posted pay range is $103582 – $183428/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-24.
There are 3 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-03 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
Apply on official site →