Professor of Strategy and Wargaming

Summary The Air War College Department of Strategy invites applications for the Professor of Strategy and Wargaming position beginning summer 2026. AWC is a resident master's degree program for senior military/civilian leaders from the U.S. and partner nations. The department receives financial support for research, conference attendance, and professional development. The initial appointment may be up for 3 years and is renewable. The position should be considered equivalent to tenure-track. Learn more about this agency Duties Implements AWC wargaming program: designs wargames and integrates them into core curriculum Develops wargame scenarios and associated curriculum in collaboration with course directors in order to meet course learning objectives Trains faculty and student facilitators Manages wargaming resources and material to include tabletop and digital games Supports wargame efforts in electives and capstone exercise Teaching: leading graduate-level seminars of 12-16 students at a 2/2 equivalent load Teaches the Department of Strategy's core curriculum: Foundations of Strategy and the Contemporary Strategy course Develops and instructs year-long Wargaming elective Develops core curriculum and advises student research Facilitates experiential learning (wargames, strategy exercises, etc.) throughout academic year Research: engaging in professional research and writing in areas of expertise Publishes book manuscripts, articles, monographs, and book reviews in scholarly journals, professional journals, and other outlets Presents results of research at conferences and symposia Service: Providing academic leadership and institutional support Fulfills administrative roles and serves on institutional committees as directed by the Department Chair, Dean, or Commandant to support AWC programs. Collaborates with other Professional Military Education (PME) schools, professional organizations, and civilian universities to foster partnerships and professional development. Represents the Air War College by delivering guest lectures and participating in panel discussions at external academic and military institutions. Maintains academic currency through consistent literature review and active participation in professional associations. Provides subject-matter expertise and academic support for Air University-sponsored conferences and events. Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship Required Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide A Top security clearance is required You may qualify for moving expenses, if authorized, it may be covered using PCS, Recruitment or Relocation Incentive in accordance with agency policy. This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service. This is an Administratively Determined position in the excepted service. Incumbent will be required to travel by commercial or military conveyance to perform temporary duty, including overseas travel. Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays You will be required to serve a 1-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Position subject to initial and random drug testing. Qualifications KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of educational requirements, instructional/evaluation methods, and the ability to design, develop, and present graduate-level curriculum to senior leadership. 2. Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and facilitate educational wargames and experiential curricula within a professional military education environment. 3. Knowledge of diverse research methodologies with the ability to conduct, lead, and publish original scholarship (discovery, integration, application) and advise student research. 4. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, exercise peer leadership among graduate-level faculty, and collaborate effectively with senior military and academic leadership on program development and administration. 5. Advanced skills in written and oral communication to effectively brief, lecture, and publish for a wide variety of civilian and military audiences, including Air Force and DoD agencies. Additional Qualifications: Teaching experience at the graduate level, including the ability to develop curriculum and present the material. Because of the senior nature of the AWC program, the incumbent may be required to teach within other areas of the school's curriculum. This position is included in the school's student-faculty ratio for purposes of Joint Professional Military Education accreditation. Education A Master's Degree in Military History or a related field with a focus on Military Planning or Operations, is required. A PhD is highly desired and advanced doctoral students are encouraged to apply. ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. 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 conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional information The position will be an initial three-year appointment with a one-year probationary period, with the potential for continued reappointment for additional 1-5 year terms. This position is subject to Air University's tenure and promotion policy, this position is tenure-track eligible. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated in the "Highly Qualified" or "Best Qualified" Category on the rating criteria for this vacancy. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, click here. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.