15 March 2023

Naval War College’s China Maritime Studies Institute (CMSI) Seeks New Director—Apply by 20 April 2023!

Great new job opportunity at the helm of the Naval War College’s China Maritime Studies Institute (CMSI)! Apply now to lead a leading team that publishes cutting-edge research to inform the Navy, advise national security decision-makers, and engage the Nation and its allies and partners—in a time of maximum consequence and potential to make a difference!

Faculty Position Vacancy (Director, China Maritime Studies Institute)

  • Job announcement number: VA#NWC-23-07
  • Department: Center for Naval Warfare Studies/Strategic and Operational Research Department/China Maritime Studies Institute
  • Location: U.S. Naval War College, Newport, RI
  • PP-Series-GR: AD-1701-07
  • Open Period: Wednesday, March 15, 2023, through Thursday, April 20, 2023

Position: Director, China Maritime Studies Institute

  • Security Clearance: Position requires eligibility for a TOP SECRET/SCI clearance
  • Who may apply: This position is open only to U.S. citizens

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 pm (EDT), 20 April 2023. Applications must be submitted by e-mail to: NWC-23-07@usnwc.edu and must reference VA#NWC-23-07.  Application package must include: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) names and contact information for three references.

Questions about this position should be directed via email to Dr. Andrew Erickson, andrew.erickson@usnwc.edu.

U.S. NAVAL WAR COLLEGE SEEKS

Director, China Maritime Studies Institute

Strategic and Operational Research Department

Center for Naval Warfare Studies

AD-1701-07 

The U.S. Naval War College. The Naval War College (NWC) is a Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) 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 (NECHE). 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 and eventually serve as 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.

Strategic and Operational Research Department (SORD). The SORD produces innovative research and analysis for the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Interagency, and the broader national security community. It also generates new scholarship in security studies and actively participates in the broader academic community. The SORD is home to a number of specialized centers, institutes, and advanced research groups that foster deeper levels of research, analysis, and teaching on subjects of critical interest for the Navy: the China Maritime Studies Institute, the Cyber & Innovation Policy Institute, the Russia Maritime Studies Institute, and the Halsey and Brodie groups. The SORD’s faculty employ varied and multi-disciplinary approaches to national security issues, generating new knowledge for the Navy and the Department of Defense.

China Maritime Studies Institute (CMSI). CMSI scholars perform academic research using Chinese-language sources to develop deeper insight into key aspects of China’s growing maritime power. Research is published to inform the Navy and engage the nation; CMSI faculty also advise senior military leaders and civilian policymakers while educating the Navy’s next generation of strategic warfighters. CMSI faculty consist of a core group of full-time researchers and a larger body of affiliated members from the range of departments across the College. CMSI combines significant linguistic and technological resources with a close proximity to many of the United States’ leading academic institutions, creating relationships with unrivaled intellectual synergies. In seeking to more fully understand the complexities and implications of China’s emerging Indo-Pacific role, CMSI collaborates with government research centers, civilian academic institutions, and other relevant organizations. These partnerships facilitate research on China’s development as a maritime power. 

Responsibilities. The Director, working under the supervision of the Chair of the Strategic and Operational Research Department and managing the Institute’s Deputy Director, provides leadership for the Institute’s operations, including: sets research priorities; undertakes analytic and academic engagement with, and outreach to Navy, Joint, DoD, and USG leadership; manages joint research projects and translations undertaken by the Institute; publishes a monograph series and other Institute products; maintains a library of more than 120 Chinese-language journals, plus additional books, newspapers, and electronic resources; organizes and hosts conferences, workshops, lectures, and other academic events; fosters active engagement with CMSI-affiliated scholars, officials, military officers, and other counterparts; mentors junior faculty and provides direction for student research; supports other China-related research and teaching activities at the College; manages the time and activities of the Institute’s Deputy Director, Military Fellow, Research Associate, and any interns or visiting scholars; and sets the future direction of the Institute.

The Director also maintains and advances a research portfolio and teaching/curricular schedule of his/her own. The Director works closely with the Center and College’s leadership to foster and maintain cooperative relationships with other departments, institutes, centers, and programs, and encourages integration across College departments.

Qualifications and Competencies. Qualified candidates must have an advanced degree from an accredited university. A master’s degree is required; a research-oriented Ph.D. is beneficial. Candidates without a Ph.D. must demonstrate knowledge of research design and methods. Highly desirable candidates will have significant experience researching and/or working on Chinese security issues; experience in developing innovative approaches to research and analysis; an existing research agenda and publication record focusing on China strategy, policy, military, maritime, and/or deterrence issues; extensive familiarity with naval and military operations; academic experience; and Mandarin Chinese familiarity. The successful candidate must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience and strong team-building skills in leading and managing different types of faculty or other professionals.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens and capable of obtaining a Department of Defense TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance. The selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment drug screening test and to random drug testing thereafter. 

Salary Considerations. Salary is competitive and is accompanied by a generous federal benefit package that includes health insurance 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. Career track determination (tenure, non-tenure) commensurate with experience and credentials.

Applications. Applicants must reference VA#NWC-23-07 and submit their application package to: nwc-23-07@usnwc.edu. The application package must include: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) names and contact information for three references. Applications will be accepted through 11:59 pm (EST) 20 April 2023.

Questions about this position should be directed via email to Professor Andrew Erickson at andrew.erickson@usnwc.edu.

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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 and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214, “Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”) to their submissions. 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 required for specific type of preference claimed. (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.

The Naval War College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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130125-N-LE393-027 NEWPORT, R.I. (Jan. 25, 2013) U.S. Naval War College students and faculty listen to a discussion panel by Tina Jonas, former undersecretary of defense (comptroller) and Barry Pavel, former senior director for defense policy and strategy on the National Security Council. Jonas and Pavel spoke about the possibilities for future national strategy and budget planning. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Dietrich/Released)

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150710-N-PX557-049 NEWPORT, R.I. (July 10, 2015) Thomas Culora, dean, Center for Naval Warfare Studies at U.S. Naval War College (NWC), kicks off the Korea United (KU) 2015 War Game at NWC in Newport, Rhode Island. Sponsored annually by U.S. Forces Korea Detachment 102, this three-day operational, strategic-level event seeks to familiarize reserve, National Guard and active duty members with the command and control structure of Korea. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist James E. Foehl/Released)

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121025-N-LE393-075 NEWPORT, R.I. (Oct. 25, 2012) Military and civilian experts confer during the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Workshop at the U.S. Naval War College. The workshop was conducted to support the advances in Navy air and missile defense integration and interoperability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Dietrich/Released)

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150713-N-PX557-106 NEWPORT, R.I. (July 13, 2015) U.S. Naval War College (NWC) on Coasters Harbor Island, Newport, Rhode Island. Established in 1884, the NWC is the oldest institution of its kind in the world. More than 50,000 students have graduated since its first class of 9 students in 1885 and about 300 of today’s active-duty admirals and generals and senior executive service leaders are alumni. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist James E. Foehl/Released)

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140903-N-PX557-161 NEWPORT, R.I. (Sept. 3, 2014) Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel discusses current defense department issues during a live interview with Jim Sciutto, chief national security correspondent for CNN, at U.S. Naval War College (NWC) in Newport, R.I. Following the interview, Hagel provided a question and answer session for students, staff and faculty of NWC. Hagel ’s visit to NWC was a planned event during a six-day trip, which includes stops to the 2014 NATO Summit in Wales, Georgia and Turkey. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist James E. Foehl/Released)

NEWPORT, R.I. (Sept. 21, 2012) Racers from the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) sailing team compete in a race on Narragansett Bay. The race was part of the President’s Cup, a series of sporting events for NWC students and faculty. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Dietrich/Released)

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140918-N-PX557-211 NEWPORT, R.I. (Sept. 18, 2014) Capt. Dave Welch (right), commanding officer, Surface Warfare Officers School (SWOS), provides a tour for Commander in Chief of the People's Liberation army navy of the People's Republic of China Adm. Wu Shengli at the SWOS onboard Naval Station Newport in Newport, Rhode Island. SWOS provides a continuum of professional education and training in support of surface Navy requirements that prepares officers and enlisted engineers to serve at sea. Shengli is currently in Newport attending the Chief of Naval Operations’ 21st International Seapower Symposium at U.S. Navy War College. More than 170 senior officers and civilians from more than 100 countries, including many of the senior-most officers from those countries’ navies, are currently attending the biennial event Sept. 16-19. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist James E. Foehl/Released)

150616-N-IF177-041 Newport, R.I. (June 16, 2015) - Dr. Patrick M. Cronin, Senior Advisor and Senior Director of the Asia-Pacific Security Program at the Center for a New American Security, speaks during a panel discussion at the 2015 Current Strategy Forum in Newport, Rhode Island. As NWC's capstone event, the two-day forum brings together students and distinguished guests to explore issues of strategic national importance. This year's theme, "Strategic and Maritime Power in a Contested Environment," focused on the critical problems affecting our nation's security and well-being. (U.S. Navy photo by John P. Stone / released)

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120921-N-LE393-029 NEWPORT, R.I. (Sept. 21, 2012) U.S. Naval War College (NWC) students and faculty take off at the beginning of a 5k road race. The race was part of the President’s Cup, a series of sporting events for NWC students and faculty. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Dietrich/Released)

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140918-N-PX557-223 NEWPORT, R.I. (Sept. 18, 2014) Commander in Chief of the People's Liberation army navy of the People's Republic of China Adm. Wu Shengli tours the Surface Warfare Officers School (SWOS) onboard Naval Station Newport in Newport, Rhode Island. Capt. Dave Welch, commanding officer, SWOS, provided a tour of the school for Shengli and his staff members who are currently in Newport attending the Chief of Naval Operations’ 21st International Seapower Symposium (ISS) at U.S. Navy War College. More than 170 senior officers and civilians from more than 100 countries, including many of the senior-most officers from those countries’ navies, are currently attending ISS, Sept. 16-19. SWOS provides a continuum of professional education and training in support of surface Navy requirements that prepares officers and enlisted engineers to serve at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist James E. Foehl/Released)

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Naval War College Graduation Ceremony at the Naval War College in Newport, RI. The resident graduating class included 303 members of the Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, and civilian government employees as well as 120 international students from 68 countries. Of the 1,042 College of Distance Education graduates throughout the world, 108 traveled to Newport to participate in the ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Electronics Technician James B Clarke)

131206-N-PX557-075 NEWPORT, R.I. (Dec. 6, 2013) Lt. Cmdr. Alex Hampton, a student attending U.S. Naval War College (NWC), scrambles to make a pass during an Army-Navy flag football game at Nimitz Field onboard Naval Station Newport in Newport, R.I. The game was held as a precursor to the college football rivalry game between U.S. Naval Academy, Navy Midshipmen, and U.S. Military Academy, Army Black Knights, scheduled for Dec. 14, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa. The NWC Navy flag football team triumphed over the NWC Army team with a final score of 24-0. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist James E. Foehl/Released)

120419-N-LE393-001 NEWPORT, R.I. (April 19, 2012) Students in the Maritime Staff Operators Course at the U.S. Naval War College listen to a lecture. The course prepares senior enlisted and officers to serve in operational staff assignments in maritime operations centers or to represent maritime planning efforts while in liaison billets. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Dietrich/Released)

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120321-N-LE393-013 NEWPORT, R.I. (March 21, 2012) U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Andrew Norris (top right), a member of the International Law Department at the U.S. Naval War College (NWC), discusses the day's agenda with participants in the Unmanned Maritime System Legal Workshop at the NWC. The workshop brought together technical experts and legal experts to discuss the legal issues surrounding the use of unmanned maritime systems. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Dietrich/Released)

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Naval War College Graduation Ceremony at the Naval War College in Newport, RI. The resident graduating class included 303 members of the Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, and civilian government employees as well as 120 international students from 68 countries. Of the 1,042 College of Distance Education graduates throughout the world, 108 traveled to Newport to participate in the ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Mineman First Class Kenneth J Lopez)

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150826-N-PX557-134 NEWPORT, R.I. (Aug. 26, 2015) Nigerian navy Lt. Cmdr. Andy Zidon, Army Maj. Geoff Shorr, Kuwaiti navy Cmdr. Mohammad Alarefi, Lt. Cmdr. Katharine Cerezo, Air Force Maj. Joe Hanscom and Lt. Cmdr. Ted Huebner engage in conversation while attending U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island as Naval Staff College students. Naval Staff College is a resident international program for intermediate-level officers who are integrated with their U.S. counterparts. Officers enrolled in international courses benefit from a robust field studies program that illustrates how the U.S. functions in all respects including; democratic ideals of elected government, internationally recognized human rights, free enterprise, judicial system, industry, diversity of society, press, political parties and interest groups, media and civil-military relations. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist James E. Foehl/Released)

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140918-N-PX557-067 NEWPORT, R.I. (Sept. 18, 2014) Commander in Chief of the People's Liberation army navy of the People's Republic of China Adm. Wu Shengli poses for a photo with Capt. Dave Welch, commanding officer, Surface Warfare Officers School (SWOS), at the SWOS quarterdeck onboard Naval Station Newport in Newport, Rhode Island. Welch provided a tour of the school for Shengli and his staff members who are currently in Newport attending the Chief of Naval Operations’ 21st International Seapower Symposium (ISS) at U.S. Navy War College. More than 170 senior officers and civilians from more than 100 countries, including many of the senior-most officers from those countries’ navies, are currently attending ISS, Sept. 16-19. SWOS provides a continuum of professional education and training in support of surface Navy requirements that prepares officers and enlisted engineers to serve at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist James E. Foehl/Released)

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141205-N-FB082-086 NEWPORT, R.I. (Dec. 5, 2014) Army Maj. Jason Coats, a student at U.S. Naval War College (NWC) in Newport, Rhode Island, closes in on Fire Controlman 1st Class Gary Freas, staff member at NWC, during the 2014 NWC Army-Navy football game. Army won 20-6 ending a string of eight Navy victories. (U.S. Navy photo by Dan Kuester/Released)

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120607-N-LE393-006 NEWPORT, R.I. (June 7, 2012) Students from the Naval Command College at the U.S. Naval War College pose for a group photo during their graduation ball at the Ocean Cliff Hotel.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Dietrich/Released)

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120316-N-LE393-386 NEWPORT, R.I. (March 16, 2012) Children of students in the Naval Command College (NCC) at the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) sing ÒThe NCC has many studentsÓ during International Cultural Night at the NWC. International Cultural Night celebrated the cultural and national heritages of students assigned to the NCC. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Dietrich/Released)

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141214-N-PX557-035 NEWPORT, R.I. (Dec. 14, 2014) Lt. Cmdr. Carl Gerhard, director and bandmaster for Navy Band Northeast (NBNE), conducts “A Christmas Festival” during Navy Newport’s Holiday Concert at U.S. Naval War College (NWC) in Newport, Rhode Island. The free concert included a 15-song set presented by NBNE’s Pop Ensemble and served as an opportunity to celebrate the holiday season with guests, family and friends of NWC and Naval Station (NAVSTA) Newport. Established in 1974, NBNE is based on board NAVSTA Newport and is one of 11 official U.S. Navy bands worldwide, providing musical support for military ceremonies, recruiting, morale and retention programs and community relations. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist James E. Foehl/Released)

130509-N-PX557-055 (May 9, 2013) NEWPORT, R.I. Commander Keith Powell (center), assigned to U.S. Naval War College (NWC) war gaming department, and Colombian navy Capt. Jamie Garcia, from Escuela Superior de Guerra, collaborate together as Cdr. Dustin Martin (left), assigned to NWC war gaming department, provides inputs to a multi-touch multi-user interface as part of a control group at NWC in Newport, R.I. during the 2013 Inter-American War Game. The 2013 Inter-American War Game is a multinational online war game scenario facilitated through the hosting country’s control group. Control group members are responsible for oversight of the war gaming operations and provide face-to-face analysis, interpersonal discussion and feedback as the scenarios are executed. Multi-touch multi-user interfaces allow control group members to visually depict war gaming player movements for analysis and adjudication. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist James E. Foehl/Released)

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Naval War College Graduation Ceremony at the Naval War College in Newport, RI. The resident graduating class included 303 members of the Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, and civilian government employees as well as 120 international students from 68 countries. Of the 1,042 College of Distance Education graduates throughout the world, 108 traveled to Newport to participate in the ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Mineman First Class Kenneth J Lopez)

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121023-N-LE393-036 NEWPORT, R.I. (Oct. 23, 2012) Adm. James Stavridis, commander of U.S. European Command and supreme allied commander, Europe, addresses students from the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) and Senior Enlisted Academy during a visit to the NWC. Stavridis spoke about global security in the 21st century. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Dietrich/Released)

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120425-N-LE393-053 NEWPORT, R.I. (April 25, 2012) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Rice, a member of the war gaming department at the U.S. Naval War College (NWC), salutes the colors while Musician 2nd Class Kristen Snitzer, with Navy Band Northeast, plays taps during a dawn service commemorating Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day at the NWC. ANZAC Day commemorates the service members who were killed during the Gallipoli campaign in World War I. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Dietrich/Released)

120427-N-LE393-003 NEWPORT, R.I. (April 27, 2012) Cherry trees are in full bloom in International Plaza at the U.S. Naval War College (NWC). The plaza is dedicated to graduates of the Naval Command College at the NWC. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Dietrich/Released)

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(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Dietrich/Released)

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