The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) is accepting applications for the position of Faculty Associate – Research in the Defense Analysis Department (DA). NPS provides graduate education to military officers of the uniformed services, Department of Defense civilians, and members of the international defense community. 

The DA Department is currently building a team to assess, monitor, and evaluate professional military educational programs for international partners across the DoD enterprise. We are looking for a Faculty Associate to join our team in Monterey, California. The position is based on a one-year contract with one-year extensions contingent upon funding. For additional information on the DA Department, please refer to the website at https://my.nps.edu/web/da. 

This position will be part of the team conducting analyses that inform course instructors, program managers, policy makers, and country or theater campaign planners on the extent to which education of foreign students is in alignment with intended objectives and the extent to which it is garnering anticipated levels and types of change. The faculty member will ensure that the team’s research meets academic standards of rigor and quality and are readily digestible to diverse stakeholders of varying familiarity with the program, rank, and interest.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree, preferably in educational evaluation, data analysis, international relations, or relevant fields of study.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Currently hold or be immediately eligible for a Secret clearance.
• Must be willing/able to travel world-wide.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, and/or report on data.

Additional preferred qualifications:

• Five years of experience in the evaluation of education and/or research aspects of military, higher education, government, or law enforcement operations.
• Able to develop, modify, and analyze data created through use of survey tools (such as Qualtrics).
• Familiarity with Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 5132.14.
• Proficiency in multiple languages (other than English).
• Currently hold or be immediately eligible for a Secret clearance.

We are accepting applications through October 15, 2020. Candidates should submit their materials electronically via e- mail to: mefreema@nps.edu. E-mail subject heading: Evaluation Associate Search. Include: 1) a cover letter describing the applicant’s qualifications for this position, 2) a comprehensive curriculum vitae or resume, and 3) contact and e-mail address information for a minimum of three references. The application material shall clearly state the applicant’s citizenship.

Relocation expenses, including recruitment/relocation incentive, may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience while tied to the federal government compensation policies for the position and location. Applicants with foreign education will be required to select from a list of private organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES), which provide foreign education evaluations acceptable to NPS.

The Naval Postgraduate School is an equal opportunity employer. For additional information about NPS, please refer to the website at http://www.nps.edu.

NOTE: IF YOU ARE A VETERAN, Veterans preference is treated as a positive merit factor for NPS faculty positions. We strongly encourage you to indicate if you are a veteran in your application when applying to NPS positions and you must provide a copy of your signed DD-214 (member 4 copy), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other acceptable documentation.

Are you a current active duty service member? If yes, you are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Please note: you will be ineligible if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of application.