Professor of Strategy and Wargaming

Duties:

Implements AWC wargaming program: designs wargames and integrates them into core curriculum

• Develops wargame scenarios and associated curriculum in collaboration with course directors in order to meet course learning objectives
• Trains faculty and student facilitators
• Manages wargaming resources and material to include tabletop and digital games
• Supports wargame efforts in electives and capstone exercise

Teaching: leading graduate-level seminars of 12-16 students at a 2/2 equivalent load

• Teaches the Department of Strategy's core curriculum: Foundations of Strategy and the Contemporary Strategy course
• Develops and instructs year-long Wargaming elective
• Develops core curriculum and advises student research
• Facilitates experiential learning (wargames, strategy exercises, etc.) throughout academic year

Research: engaging in professional research and writing in areas of expertise

• Publishes book manuscripts, articles, monographs, and book reviews in scholarly journals, professional journals, and other outlets
• Presents results of research at conferences and symposia

Service: Providing academic leadership and institutional support

• Fulfills administrative roles and serves on institutional committees as directed by the Department Chair, Dean, or Commandant to support AWC programs.
• Collaborates with other Professional Military Education (PME) schools, professional organizations, and civilian universities to foster partnerships and professional development.
• Represents the Air War College by delivering guest lectures and participating in panel discussions at external academic and military institutions.
• Maintains academic currency through consistent literature review and active participation in professional associations.
• Provides subject-matter expertise and academic support for Air University-sponsored conferences and events.

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 23 June 2026.