Job Overview
We are seeking a highly qualified Faculty Instructor to support the Second Year Studies Program within a graduate-level Distance Education Program. The instructor will provide online instruction, mentorship, evaluation, and academic guidance to senior military officers, government civilians, and international fellows participating in a rigorous strategic studies curriculum.
This position combines online teaching, student mentoring, curriculum support, seminar facilitation, and academic evaluation in a professional military education environment. The role includes both remote instruction and limited in-person resident course participation.
Key Responsibilities
Instruction & Student Mentorship
- Facilitate and evaluate graduate-level online courses and seminars.
- Mentor and advise students throughout the academic year.
- Monitor student progress and provide timely academic guidance.
- Conduct virtual learning sessions and facilitate online discussions.
- Maintain communication with students regarding academic and administrative requirements.
Student Evaluation
- Assess written assignments, discussion forums, journals, presentations, and other academic requirements.
- Provide detailed, constructive feedback designed to improve student performance and critical thinking.
- Evaluate student participation and achievement of course learning objectives.
- Complete formal student assessments and reports within established timelines.
Resident Course Support
- Facilitate in-person seminars during summer resident courses.
- Lead classroom discussions and experiential learning activities.
- Evaluate oral presentations and overall student performance.
- Participate in faculty development sessions and after-action reviews.
Academic Program Support
- Participate in faculty meetings, training programs, and curriculum reviews.
- Maintain current knowledge of professional military education standards and strategic studies topics.
- Support course development and curriculum enhancement initiatives.
- May have opportunities to develop and teach online electives.
Minimum Qualifications
Military Education
- Graduate of a Senior Service College.
- Joint Professional Military Education (JPME Phase II) qualified.
Education
Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution in a field relevant to strategic studies, including:
- Strategic Leadership
- National Security Policy and Strategy
- Military History
- Military Strategy and Operational Art
- Applied Ethics
- Civil-Military Relations
- National Security Studies
- Related disciplines
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of faculty teaching experience at:
- A Senior Service College; or
- An accredited graduate-level institution.
- Demonstrated expertise in adult learning methodologies.
- Experience facilitating seminar-based instruction and graduate-level discussions.
Technical Skills
- Experience teaching in online learning environments.
- Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (Blackboard, Canvas, Moodle, etc.).
- Strong Microsoft 365 skills (Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
- Ability to evaluate and annotate student work electronically.
- Familiarity with academic AI tools such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, Copilot, Perplexity, or similar platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in a related discipline.
- Experience teaching strategic studies, national security, military history, leadership, or defense-related subjects.
- Experience mentoring senior military officers and government professionals.
- Curriculum development and online course design experience.
- Experience supporting professional military education programs.
Pay: $65.00 - $90.00 per hour
Education:
Experience:
- faculty instructor: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Joint Professional Military Education Phase II (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Carlisle, PA 17013