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:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• faculty instructor: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Joint Professional Military Education Phase II (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Carlisle, PA 17013