Associate/Full Professor of International Law

U.S. NAVAL WAR COLLEGE SEEKS

ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR OF INTERNATIONAL LAW

STOCKTON CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL LAW

CENTER FOR NAVAL WARFARE STUDIES

AD-1701-05/07

U.S. Naval War College. The U.S. Naval War College is a Professional Military Education (PME) institution serving the nation, the Department of Defense, 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.  We are actively seeking candidates with diverse academic, demographic and professional backgrounds.  More information on the college can be found at www.usnwc.edu.

Stockton Center for International Law Department.  The Stockton Center for International Law (SCIL) is an internationally recognized research institute for the study of international law and military operations that produces original analysis for national decision-makers, senior military leaders, scholars, and legal practitioners throughout the world in order to better grasp the role of international law in naval, Joint, and Combined operations.

Responsibilities.  The incumbent is responsible for conducting advanced operational and international law research and publications, developing curriculum, teaching, mentoring military and civilian faculty within the NWC and from the armed forces of the United States and its allies and partners, providing legal advice in support of CNWS wargaming and research projects, and engaging globally to educate leaders and shape the legal battlespace for the naval, joint, and combined force.  The incumbent will use his or her experience, background, training, and education in one or more of the following specializations:  the law of the sea and international maritime law; the law of naval warfare, the law of neutrality; aviation law; the law of armed conflict and international humanitarian law, law governing means of warfare, including emerging and disruptive technologies, such as autonomous weapons and unmanned systems, hypersonic weapons, lasers, directed energy, and weapons of mass destruction and artificial intelligence; law governing methods of warfare, including blockade and prize capture; the international law of cyberspace operations; and outer space law, including military uses of outer space.  The incumbent also serves as a general editor of International Law Studies (Naval War College Blue Book), peer reviewing and editing articles, and working with prospective authors.

Qualifications.  Essential qualifications include a J.D. degree and an advanced degree in international law, such as an LL.M., S.J.D./J.S.D., or Ph.D. and demonstrated experience serving in a policy or analysis role in one or more of the following areas:  the law of armed conflict and international humanitarian law, law governing means of warfare, including hypersonic weapons, lasers, directed energy, and biological warfare; law governing methods of warfare, including blockade and prize capture; the law of the sea and international maritime law; the law of naval warfare, the law of neutrality; aviation law; legal regimes governing emerging and disruptive technologies to include artificial intelligence and autonomous weapons and unmanned systems; the international law of cyberspace operations; and outer space law, including military uses of outer space.  The most successful candidates have expertise in more than one area of international law and have an extensive record of relevant scholarly publications.  It is desirable that the candidate has experience serving as an adviser to senior military and civilian leaders within the Department of Defense or has contributed meaningfully to international law that affects the naval, joint, or combined force.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens capable of obtaining a Department of Defense security clearance at the SECRET level.

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, 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; however, the incumbent may be eligible for telework as determined by policy and the position requirements.  The incumbent may be expected to travel on occasion.  This is a full time, tenure track position.

Salary Considerations.  Salary is competitive and is accompanied by a generous Federal Civil Service package that includes health insurance, pension and retirement saving plans (with employer matching contributions), paid vacation and sick leave, and other benefits.  Rank and salary are commensurate with experience and credentials in accordance with Department of the Navy Faculty Pay Schedule.

Applications Process.  Applicants must reference VA#NWC-25-02 and submit their application package via email to:  [email protected].  The application package should include: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae or resume, and (3) names and contact information for three references.  Applications will be accepted until11:59pm (EDT) 3 January 2025.

Questions about the position should be directed via email to Professor James Kraska at [email protected]. 

NOTICE OF VETERANS PREFERENCE:  There is no formal rating system for applying veterans’ preference to the excepted service; however, the Department of Defense considers veterans’ preference eligibility a positive factor for hiring.  Applicants eligible for veterans’ preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume/CV and attach supporting documentation (DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty") to their submission.  Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim 10-Point preference must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and supporting documents of the claimed disability (e.g., disability letter from the VA).  The SF 15, which lists the types of 10-Point Preference and the required supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management Website at www.opm.gov.

Within 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.  Active-duty members must submit a statement of service with their application. 

The U.S. Naval War College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.