ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE, CHINA MARITIME STUDIES INSTITUTE.

DutiesRefer to the "Qualifications" section of the Flyer for a summaryRequirementsConditions of employmentMust be a US Citizen.Must be determined suitable for federal employment.Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.govWithin the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.QualificationsU.S. Naval War College. The U.S. Naval War College is a Professional Military Education (PME)institution serving the nation, the Department of War (DoW), and the U.S. Navy. U.S. and selected international graduates earn Master of Arts degrees in National Security & Strategic Studies or Defense &Strategic Studies accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. The College educates and develops future leaders through the development of strategic perspective, critical thinking, and cultural awareness, as well as enhancing the capability to advise senior leaders and policy makers. The College also helps to define the future Navy and its roles and missions; supports combat readiness; strengthens global maritime partnerships; and promotes ethics and leadership throughout the force. Weare actively seeking candidates with varied academic and professional backgrounds. More information on the college can be found atStrategic and Operational Research Department (SORD). The SORD produces innovative researchand analysis for the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Department of War, the U.S. interagency, and the broadernational security community. It also generates new scholarship in security studies and activelyparticipates in the broader academic community. The SORD is home to a number of specialized centers,institutes, and advanced research groups that foster deeper levels of research, analysis, and teaching onsubjects of critical interest for the Navy: the China Maritime Studies Institute, the Cyber & InnovationPolicy Institute, the Deterrence Institute, the Russia Maritime Studies Institute, and the Halsey andHolloway Advanced Research Programs. The SORD's faculty employ varied and multi-disciplinaryapproaches to national security issues, generating new knowledge for the Navy and the DoW.China Maritime Studies Institute (CMSI). China Maritime Studies Institute (CMSI) scholars performacademic research using Chinese-language sources to develop deep, impactful insights into key aspects of China'smilitary maritime development, capabilities, and trends. CMSI publishes highly-specialized-and relevantpioneering research offering pathbreaking knowledge of key China military maritime issues thatdirectly addresses most difficult problem sets facing the U.S. Navy. Research generates insightspreviously unavailable at any classification. On this basis, CMSI informs the U.S. Navy and MarineCorps, advises U.S. civilian and military leaders, and educates the Joint Force's next generation ofwarfighters. CMSI collaborates closely with government research centers, civilian academic institutions,and other stakeholder organizations.Responsibilities. Under SORD Chair and CMSI Director guidance, the professor will conduct researchusing Chinese-language materials; and write and publish books, articles, quick-turnaround reports, andother studies on PRC maritime developments. As an indispensable subject-matter expert consistentlygenerating original knowledge that inform understanding and decision making, the Assistant/AssociateProfessor will provide novel, anticipatory insights unavailable elsewhere and recognized as authoritativeby aforementioned stakeholders. Additional responsibilities include: contributing flexibly andcollaboratively to CMSI and joint research projects, including classified research; performing translations;managing the CMSI library; helping to organize and host events; professional and stakeholderengagement; and supporting related research, teaching, and wargaming at the College.Qualifications And Competencies.A master's degree or enrollment in a Ph.D program, preferably in security studies or a related field of regional studies, is required; a research-oriented Ph.D. is beneficial.Mandarin Chinese reading proficiency is required and must be specified in the application. Highlydesirable candidates will have significant experience researching PRC security issues; analyticalexperience, including in developing innovative approaches to research and analysis; an extensive, top caliberpublication record focusing on PRC strategy, policy, military, and/or maritime issues; and impactrecognized by leading stakeholders.Candidates must be U.S. citizens and capable of obtaining a DoW security clearance; SECRET isrequired and TOP SECRET preferred. For TOP SECRET clearance, the selected candidate will besubject to a pre-employment drug screening test and to random drug testing thereafter.Appointment. The appointment is governed by provisions of 10 USC 8748 as delegated by the Secretary of the Navy, and the regulations of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management that apply to "Excepted" appointments under Schedule A. For the successful candidate appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor (AD-03), the initial term of appointment is expected to be three years in length with provision for renewal dependent on performance. For appointment at the rank of Associate Professor (AD-05), the initial term of appointment is expected to be two years in length with provision for renewal dependent on performance. This is not a remote work position. Telework eligibility is limited and will be determined by the agency policy in accordance with Presidential Memorandum "Return to In-Person Work" of January 20, 2025, and DoW implementation guidance. Candidates selected for employment will be required to comply with applicable federal regulations and the policies and procedures of the U.S. Naval War College.The incumbent may be expected to travel on occasion. Upon selection, career track determination (tenure, non-tenure) will be jointly determined by the candidate and NWC based on their experience and credentials.EducationA master's degree or enrollment in a Ph.D program, preferably in security studies.Additional informationSalary Considerations. Salary is competitive and is accompanied by a generous Federal Civil Servicepackage that includes health insurance, pension and retirement saving plans (with employer matchingcontributions), paid vacation and sick leave, and other benefits. Rank and salary are commensurate withexperience and credentials in accordance with Department of the Navy Faculty Pay Schedule. Uponselection, career track determination (tenure, non-tenure) will be jointly determined by the candidate andNWC based on their experience and credentials.A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at:Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.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.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.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.