ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/PROFESSOR OF ECONOMICS & BUSINESS
- Faculty develop curriculum relevant to ES courses on economics, business, and industry. Recommend lecture topics, course content, educational methods, and other curriculum requirements.
- May be asked to lead, co-lead, or otherwise contribute to an industry study examining one of 20 industries and their relationships to the U.S. national innovation and defense industrial base.
- Faculty assess student performance against standards outlined in applicable rubrics and provide timely and meaningful feedback to students in accordance with ES policy and timelines. They also act as the primary faculty adviser to several students, support multidisciplinary exercises, and serve as a research advisor, as required.
- Faculty engage in formal service to the ES and NDU, and maintain professional relationships in their field and with existing ES stakeholders in support of the ES mission. May serve as research adviser to individual students performing research on topic of academic interest relevant to national security decision-making and the Defense Industrial Base, assisting students in consultation with high level officials of the Department of Defense and other government departments, senior executives of business firms, and leaders of the civilian academic community.
- Faculty hired under this position description also perform other duties as assigned. The Eisenhower School values memberships, and all incoming faculty are assigned mentors on a voluntary basis. In addition, ES faculty are also encouraged to seek out opportunities for professional development consistent with school needs and subject to funding availability.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.ssa.gov/)
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
- The position is governed by 10 USC 1595 and NDUI 1416.0l dated March 2017.
- Must be able and willing to travel both domestically and internationally. Travel is seldom required. Less than 25 % of the time.
- The incumbent must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Qualifications
- An earned doctoral degree (preferred) or equivalent terminal degree (preferred), or an earned master's degree, in economics, business administration, or a closely related discipline.
- A demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and curriculum development in an institution of higher education.
- Professional experience in a field related to political economy, microeconomics and/or business strategy, such as (1) assessing the domestic and global economic environment to inform national security; and/or (2) evaluating domestic and international industries using standard business tools; and/or (3) developing policy options in support of evaluating, marshaling, and managing resources to achieve national security objectives, such as fiscal and monetary policy; and/or (4) expertise in an industry sector relevant to U.S. national security.
CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING ACADEMIC RANK:
Assistant Professor must possess an earned doctoral degree (preferred) or equivalent terminal degree (preferred), or an earned master's degree in economics, business administration, or a closely related discipline. Individual must have professional experience in a field related to political economy, microeconomics, business strategy and/or an industry sector relevant to U.S. national security. Individual must also have documented full-time teaching experience at a regionally accredited university or college.
Associate Professor must possess an earned doctoral degree or equivalent terminal degree in economics, business administration, or a closely related discipline. Individual must have significant professional experience in a field related to political economy, microeconomics, business strategy and/or an industry sector relevant to U.S. national security. Individual must also have documented full-time graduate-level teaching experience at a regionally accredited university or college for at least five years.
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Education Requirement: An earned doctoral degree (preferred) or equivalent terminal degree (preferred), or an earned master's degree, in economics, business administration, or a closely related discipline.
Official Transcripts: Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if the position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified PRIOR to appointment, if selected for the role.
* An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click 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 a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence PRIOR to appointment.
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- Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
- For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the .
Additional information
NDU has a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement, social security, and thrift savings; health, life, and long term care insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. NDU employees enjoy flexible work schedules, transit subsidy, and the opportunity to telecommute.
Background or Security Investigation: This is a Non-critical Sensitive position which requires a background investigation. The individual selected for this position is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security determination to occupy a Non-critical Sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment.
Initial Probationary Period: You will be required to serve an initial probationary period of 18 months.
Reemployed Annuitants: Department of Defense has the authority to hire annuitants without reduction in pay. For more information, go to:
All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-4434 for assistance.
National Defense University (NDU) is the premier national security institution focused on advanced joint education, leader development and scholarship. Under the direction and leadership of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the oversight of the Director for Joint Force Development, Joint Staff (J-7), NDU offers a collegial and collaborative academic environment to support the joint warfighter by providing rigorous Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) and other graduate level programs to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and select others in order to develop leaders who have the ability to operate and creatively think in an unpredictable and complex world.
NDU is comprised of five primary educational institutions and four additional component agencies: National War College (NWC), Dwight Eisenhower School (ES), Joint Forces Staff College (JFSC), College of International Security Affairs (CISA), the College of Information and Cyberspace (CIC), Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS), International Student Management Office, Operations Support and the CAPSTONE General and Flag Officer Course.
NDU has a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement, social security, and thrift savings plan (TSP); health, life, and long-term care insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. NDU employees enjoy flexible work schedules, transit subsidy and situational telework opportunities.
- 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. .
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.
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.ssa.gov/)
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
- The position is governed by 10 USC 1595 and NDUI 1416.0l dated March 2017.
- Must be able and willing to travel both domestically and internationally. Travel is seldom required. Less than 25 % of the time.
- The incumbent must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Qualifications
- An earned doctoral degree (preferred) or equivalent terminal degree (preferred), or an earned master's degree, in economics, business administration, or a closely related discipline.
- A demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and curriculum development in an institution of higher education.
- Professional experience in a field related to political economy, microeconomics and/or business strategy, such as (1) assessing the domestic and global economic environment to inform national security; and/or (2) evaluating domestic and international industries using standard business tools; and/or (3) developing policy options in support of evaluating, marshaling, and managing resources to achieve national security objectives, such as fiscal and monetary policy; and/or (4) expertise in an industry sector relevant to U.S. national security.
CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING ACADEMIC RANK:
Assistant Professor must possess an earned doctoral degree (preferred) or equivalent terminal degree (preferred), or an earned master's degree in economics, business administration, or a closely related discipline. Individual must have professional experience in a field related to political economy, microeconomics, business strategy and/or an industry sector relevant to U.S. national security. Individual must also have documented full-time teaching experience at a regionally accredited university or college.
Associate Professor must possess an earned doctoral degree or equivalent terminal degree in economics, business administration, or a closely related discipline. Individual must have significant professional experience in a field related to political economy, microeconomics, business strategy and/or an industry sector relevant to U.S. national security. Individual must also have documented full-time graduate-level teaching experience at a regionally accredited university or college for at least five years.
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Education Requirement: An earned doctoral degree (preferred) or equivalent terminal degree (preferred), or an earned master's degree, in economics, business administration, or a closely related discipline.
Official Transcripts: Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if the position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified PRIOR to appointment, if selected for the role.
* An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click 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 a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence PRIOR to appointment.
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- Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
- For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the .
Additional information
NDU has a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement, social security, and thrift savings; health, life, and long term care insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. NDU employees enjoy flexible work schedules, transit subsidy, and the opportunity to telecommute.
Background or Security Investigation: This is a Non-critical Sensitive position which requires a background investigation. The individual selected for this position is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security determination to occupy a Non-critical Sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment.
Initial Probationary Period: You will be required to serve an initial probationary period of 18 months.
Reemployed Annuitants: Department of Defense has the authority to hire annuitants without reduction in pay. For more information, go to:
All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-4434 for assistance.
National Defense University (NDU) is the premier national security institution focused on advanced joint education, leader development and scholarship. Under the direction and leadership of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the oversight of the Director for Joint Force Development, Joint Staff (J-7), NDU offers a collegial and collaborative academic environment to support the joint warfighter by providing rigorous Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) and other graduate level programs to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and select others in order to develop leaders who have the ability to operate and creatively think in an unpredictable and complex world.
NDU is comprised of five primary educational institutions and four additional component agencies: National War College (NWC), Dwight Eisenhower School (ES), Joint Forces Staff College (JFSC), College of International Security Affairs (CISA), the College of Information and Cyberspace (CIC), Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS), International Student Management Office, Operations Support and the CAPSTONE General and Flag Officer Course.
NDU has a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement, social security, and thrift savings plan (TSP); health, life, and long-term care insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. NDU employees enjoy flexible work schedules, transit subsidy and situational telework opportunities.