PROFESSOR OF LEADERSHIP AND WARFIGHTING

About the role

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.

What you will do

• 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.

Education

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.

How you will be evaluated

Starting September 27, 2025, USAJOBS began restricting all resumes to two pages in length. The restriction does NOT apply to this position. Please upload your Resume/Curriculum Vitae using the Other Documents (3) - Curriculum Vitae option.

You are still required to provide a document in the Resume section to successfully submit your application. In the Resume section, please upload a document informing your Resume/Curriculum Vitae was submitted using Other Documents.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

Documents you must provide

• Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration.
• Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming.
• Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.
• Cover letter, which should address your qualifications for the position described above.
• Include the Announcement Number for this position in your letter.
• Digital Education Statement: Applicants will submit a statement describing their approaches to integrating digital education into teaching, scholarship, life experiences and/or service.
• The statement needs to highlight examples of leveraging technology to enhance learning, promote innovation, or advance digital literacy in an academic setting.
• Applicants are encouraged to address the use of emerging technologies, such as AI or data analytics, and their potential contributions to Air University's mission of preparing students, faculty, and staff for a rapidly evolving digital environment.
• Curriculum vitae (CV) or academic resume.
• Transcripts: 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.
• Separate List of Professional References: Names and contact information for three individuals who can speak to your accomplishments, work ethic, and character.
• These individuals should have no stake in the outcome of this search.
• Online Application - Questionnaire 7.
• Veterans: If claiming VRA, VEOA or Veterans' Preference - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD Form 214, which must include the character of service/type under honorable conditions (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge).
• This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD Form 214.
• If you are also claiming 10-point preference and/or 30% Disabled Veteran, you must submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of Purple Heart, if applicable).
• Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action.
• ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date.
• Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave.
• At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.
• Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position.
• The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following: Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member Branch of Armed Forces Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s) Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty Terminal leave start date (if applicable) Expected character of service/discharge and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement) Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.
• Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference.
• If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt.
• OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS: Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.
• Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.
• Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).

What to expect next

Once your application package is received an acknowledgement email will be sent. If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration.

If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration. To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.

If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.

Additional information

The position will be an initial 3-year appointment with a 2-year probationary period, with the potential for continued reappointment for additional up to 5-years term. 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.