U.S. Air Force Academy

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The Institute for Future Conflict (IFC) is dedicated to cultivating flexible warfighters prepared to prevail in modern conflicts by working across programming at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) to develop warfighters in the classroom, on the training ground, and through athletic competition.

The IFC is seeking qualified candidates for the full-time, on-site position of Bush Fellow for Economic Warfare, attached to the Department of Economics & Geosciences teaching a 1-1 course load supporting economics and interdisciplinary courses. This sabbatical or post-doctoral fellow should have expertise in both the historical use of economics as an instrument of power as well as modern applications, with particular focus on interactions involving Russia, Iran, North Korea, and/or the People’s Republic of China. In addition to teaching and conducting research, the fellow will support events organized by the Commandant of Cadets and Athletic Director by integrating economics as an instrument of power into military training scenarios.

This is a civilian 1099 position that works for a 501(c)3 non-profit that supports USAFA.
The contract is for one year, with a second-year renewal option. Compensation is commensurate with experience, estimated to be between $85,000 and $100,000 per year to cover half of home university salary and benefits sabbatical support.

Desired Areas of Focus
Applicants should have demonstrated expertise in international political economy, international trade, and/or economics as an instrument of national power. This may include sanctions, trade restrictions, defense industrial base revitalization, foreign investment in the United States and/or weaponized interdependence.

Qualifications
• PhD in Economics or related fields such as Public Policy with demonstrated research on topics pertinent to this fellowship’s charter. Applicants with degrees not in Economics must have a minimum of 18 credit hours of graduate work in economics for accreditation requirements. ABD candidates will be considered.
• Experience teaching and conducting research in university-level environments, applying economic tools to various disciplines, is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is required to initiate a background investigation pursuant to award of a security clearance. US citizenship is preferred.