The Air University's Air War College invites applications from qualified individuals for a faculty position as Professor of Leadership and Warfighting in the Department of Leadership and Warfighting. The position is responsible for educating military and civilian Senior Developmental Education students at the Air War College by developing curriculum, teaching, and conducting research in the areas of warfighting, airpower, and strategic leadership.
The primary focus of this position is teaching and curriculum development in core and elective program courses related to warfighting, airpower, and leadership. Teaching duties include delivering department-developed instructional materials and guiding/facilitating student-centered discussions in a seminar environment of 12-14students.
Plans and produces curriculum under PME/AU/AWC/Departmental guidance for core and elective courses including content, instructional methods/materials, and testing/evaluation instruments. Makes recommendations on educational methods, program content, course organization, lesson development, lecture topics, lecturers, integration of state-of-the-art instructional technology applications, and other areas of curriculum development.
Provides detailed feedback to students and documentation of student progress. Serves as subject matter expert and advisor to AWC and AU on subjects of relevance to professional or academic background and teaching areas. 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. Presents results of research at appropriate conferences and symposia. Supervises and advises student research in course work, research projects, and professional studies papers.
Serves in faculty positions supporting personnel and programs as determined by Department Chair, Dean of Academic Affairs (AWC/DE) or AWC Commandant (AWC/CC).Participates with other professional military education schools, professional organizations, AF/DoD institutions, universities and colleges for professional development.
Delivers lectures, conducts seminars, participates in panel discussions related to AWC curriculum and in area of expertise at various institutions such as other professional military education schools, civilian institutions. Participates in professional associations and consistently ensures academic support to all AU organizations for relevant conferences and other events sponsored by these organizations.
Master's degree with suitable professional experience in fields relevant to leadership, warfighting, and airpower, is required. OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS: You must submit 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 transcript issuance, an official letter of degree completion issued by the awarding institution is acceptable. However, if selected, you will be required to provide original copies of official transcripts. Degree must be from 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 official transcripts and 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.
timothy.day.2@us.af.mil · 314-632-7412
This position is with Air Education and Training Command, Department of the Air Force.
The posted pay range is $81133 – $131266/yr.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-22.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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