Adjunct Professor

Brackish Experts is seeking Adjunct Professors to teach the Joint Maritime Operations course for the Naval War College’s College of Distance Education Fleet Seminar Program (FSP) in Jacksonville, FL. FSP is a seminar-based curriculum taught in-person to students at Naval bases and stations and consists of one 3-hour class per week during the academic year (September through May).

The Joint Maritime Operations (JMO) course prepares Naval War College students for the operational arena by emphasizing operational planning and joint force application to achieve military objectives. It examines joint operations from the standpoint of the Combatant Commander and Joint Task Force Commander with a particular emphasis on maritime operations. It further develops joint attitudes and perspectives and increases understanding of service cultures.

JMO Adjunct Faculty Qualifications: Required qualifications include an advanced degree in one or more of the following areas: National Security, Strategic Studies, International Affairs, International Relations, or a related field; graduation from a U.S. military senior- or intermediate-level Service College with JPME-I and/or II certification; relevant and proven expertise in joint or maritime operational level warfare and US Navy roles and missions; and demonstrated experience working in the national security and defense environments. Preferred qualifications include: an earned Ph.D. in one of the academic fields noted above, military Service College teaching experience, Joint Service Officer (JSO) qualification, administrative/program management experience at the graduate level, experience and competence in internet-based instruction, and distance learning experience at the graduate level. Adjunct faculty must be a U.S. citizen and be capable of obtaining and maintaining a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.

JMO Adjunct Faculty Functions: Teach the JMO course at the Intermediate Service College level with duties including: conducting classroom and online instruction; reviewing and evaluating student essays, examinations, and other written and verbal assessments; developing curricula; performing various types of service to the College; traveling to, and lecturing at, nonresident seminars around the country as required; and performing educational administrative functions as required.

New adjunct professors can expect to:

1)     Submit a CV, participate in a Zoom interview with the College of Distance Education Department Chair, and onboard with Brackish Experts as a part-time employee.

2)     Observe the portions of the course being taught by current JMO Adjunct Professors and gain familiarity with the curriculum and learning management system of record. Observations are paid events.

3)     Attend the Naval War College’s annual Educational Workshop, in Newport, RI for a week in August 2025. The Educational Workshop is a paid event.

4)     Teach the JMO course as a full Adjunct Professor starting Academic Year 2025-2026 (September 2025-May 2026). The course consists of one 3-hour, in-person, class each week throughout the academic year. Projected classroom locations is in Jacksonville, FL. Adjunct Professor is a paid position.