DIRECTOR – RUSSIA MARITIME STUDIES INSTITUTE

The U.S. Naval War College: The U.S. 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 Deterrence Studies Institute, the Russia Maritime Studies Institute, and the Halsey, Holloway, 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. Russia Maritime Studies Institute (RMSI): RMSI scholars perform academic research using Russian-language sources to develop deeper insight into key aspects of Russia’s maritime power. Research is published to inform the Navy and engage the nation; RMSI faculty also advise senior military leaders and civilian policymakers while educating the Navy’s next generation of strategic warfighters. RMSI faculty consist of a core group of full-time researchers and affiliated members from the range of departments across the College. RMSI 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 Russia’s role within the European Command (EUCOM) theater of operations and beyond, RMSI collaborates with government research centers, civilian academic institutions, and other relevant organizations. These partnerships facilitate research on Russia’s status as a maritime power. The RMSI team works in close collaboration with the Holloway Advanced Research Program (ARP), a collaborative student-faculty program that utilizes classified wargaming to examine the operational aspects of conflict with Russia. Responsibilities: The Director, working under the supervision of the Chair, SORD, 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 undertaken by the Institute; publishes scholarly articles in addition to translations of Russian source media pertaining to the maritime domain and their Navy in particular; organizes and hosts conferences, workshops, lectures, and other academic events; fosters active engagement with RMSI-affiliated scholars, officials, military officers, and other counterparts; mentors junior faculty and provides direction for student research; oversees the teaching and research of the Holloway ARP; supports other Russia-related teaching and research activities at the College; manages the time and activities 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. 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 preferred. Candidates without a Ph.D. must demonstrate advanced subject matter expertise and knowledge of research design and methods. The successful candidate must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience and strong team-building skills in leading and managing multifarious faculty or other professionals. Highly desirable candidates will have significant experience researching on Russian security issues; experience in developing innovative approaches to research and analysis; an existing research agenda and publication record focusing on Russian strategy, policy, military, maritime, and/or deterrence issues; academic experience; and Russian language expertise.
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the “How to Apply” section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.