2nd year Instructor

Terrestris is actively seeking experienced Faculty Instructors to support the U.S. Army War College (USAWC) Distance Education Program (DEP).

This role plays a vital part in shaping the next generation of strategic military leaders. 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.

Location: On-site at the U.S. Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:
• 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.
• A Master’s degree is required in fields 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
• A PhD or multiple degrees in relevant areas, as well as teaching awards, citations, or previous academic promotions, are highly desirable.
• Experience:
• 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.
• Technical Skills:
• 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.
• Bonus Points For:
• 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you a graduate of a Senior Service College or DoD-accredited SSC Distance Education Program is required.
• Do you have a Master’s degree is required in fields 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

• A PhD or multiple degrees in relevant areas, as well as teaching awards, citations, or previous academic promotions, are highly desirable
• Do you have at least 3 years of faculty experience at a Senior Service College or accredited graduate institution within the past 5 years.
• Do you have Experience using a Learning Management System (LMS) and familiarity with adult learning principles, Bloom’s Taxonomy, seminar discourse/team building, and reflective learning.

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

Location:

• Carlisle, PA 17013 (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Carlisle, PA 17013 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Carlisle, PA 17013: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person