2nd-Year Faculty Instructor

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking an experienced Faculty Instructor to support the U.S. Army War College (USAWC) Distance Education Program (DEP). This position is on-site at the U.S. Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania.

I've never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will the Faculty Instructor at Terrestris do?

The U.S. Army War College (USAWC) seeks a dynamic and experienced Faculty Instructor to support the Distance Education Program (DEP), a rigorous two-year graduate-level program focused on strategic leadership, national security, and military operations. This role is critical in shaping future senior leaders in the U.S. Army and other military services, interagency, and international partners. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of academic excellence and practical experience in national security, strategic studies, joint military operations, or related disciplines. The position involves instruction across four online Core Courses and two in-person summer Resident Courses, with a strong focus on student engagement and performance evaluation across a variety of academic activities. Instructors will also develop and lead an online elective and an Advanced Studies Seminar. The work includes assessing student performance in online forums, written assignments, and during seminar discussions. Each academic year, instructors will be responsible for teaching and advising two seminar groups of approximately 18 USAWC students—military officers, government civilians, and international fellows—across the DEP curriculum. Instructors will provide detailed feedback and evaluations for each student, per assignment and course. Prior experience in professional military education (PME), particularly in a distance learning environment, is highly desirable.

What does a typical day look like for the Faculty Instructor?

You will:

• Develop and deliver graduate-level instruction in core curriculum areas such as national security strategy, strategic leadership, defense management, and theater strategy and campaigning.
• Serve as a faculty advisor for student research projects and support individual and group learning through online forums, video conferences, and in-person residencies.
• Facilitate online and in-residence seminars using adult education best practices.
• Contribute to course design, curriculum development, and program assessment in collaboration with other faculty and academic staff.
• Conduct scholarly research and/or publish on relevant topics in strategic studies or national security affairs.
• Participate in academic governance, faculty development, and institutional outreach efforts.

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the educator we're looking for if you have:

• A Master's degree in a field such as:
  • Strategic Leadership
  • National Security Policy
  • Military History
  • Civil-Military Relations
  • Military Strategy, Operational Art, and Planning
  • Elements of National Power (DIME)
  • Force Development or Joint Doctrine
    • Graduate of a Senior Service College or DoD-accredited SSC Distance Education Program is required.
    • JPME II is preferred. Fully Joint Qualified Officers (JQO) will stand out.
• At least 3 years of faculty experience at a Senior Service College or accredited graduate institution within the past 5 years.
• Experience using a Learning Management System (LMS) and familiarity with adult learning principles, Bloom's Taxonomy, seminar discourse/team building, and reflective learning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams).
• Ability to conduct basic troubleshooting related to login/connectivity issues, and perform data entry, word processing, and document annotation tasks related to grading.
• Experience leveraging visual/automation tech in instructional settings is essential.

We are extra impressed by folks with:

• In-depth knowledge of Civil War history, especially the Gettysburg campaign and battlefield.
• Ability to connect leadership competencies and strategic concepts taught at USAWC to historical events on-site.
• A PhD or multiple degrees in relevant areas, as well as teaching awards, citations, or previous academic promotions.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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