Intermittent Lecturer in Human Resource Management and Policy

AD-1701-03/05

Department of Acquisition, Finance, and Manpower

Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA 

The Department of Acquisition, Finance, and Manpower (DAFM) at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) invites applications for an Intermittent Lecturer position beginning Fall Quarter 2026 (September 2026).  The successful candidate will teach courses in Human Resource Management and Policy within the resident M.S. Management program in Manpower Systems Analysis (MSA).

Primary teaching responsibilities will include courses related to Navy Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education (MPT&E) systems and Human Resources (HR) management, including workforce planning, personnel policy, talent management, recruiting, training, and performance management. Courses emphasize both analytic and applied perspectives relevant to defense manpower and personnel systems.

NPS is an educational institution within the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). It is located on the coast in Monterey, California, about 140 miles south of San Francisco. DAFM is one of the departments within NPS, which awards graduate degrees in sciences, engineering, national security, computer science, operations research, and management. Students include U.S. and international military officers from all services, as well as federal employees. DAFM has over 40 full-time faculty members, about 350 full-time resident students and approximately 200 part-time distance learning students. The Western Association of Schools and Colleges accredits NPS and its degrees.  Additional information about our programs and faculty can be found at https://nps.edu/web/dafm

NPS is the nation’s premier defense related graduate university and highly values both research and instruction. Located in scenic Monterey/Carmel, California, NPS provides an exceptional academic environment along California’s central coast.

Required Documents Statement:

Your C.V. or resume must be two pages or less and must support the minimum qualification described in this announcement. Additional supporting documentation may be submitted to provide additional details regarding experience, publication record, and scholarship.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Please email a cover letter, current CV, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and contact information for three references to: AFMapps@nps.edu

This announcement will remain open until filled.  First cut-off date will be June 1st, 2026.

Veterans Preference Statement:

Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to the excepted service; however, the Department of Defense considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation such as a DD-214 or a VA Letter.

Additional Veterans’ information: If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor’s website: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets. For more veterans’ preference information, visit: https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/veterans/veterans-preference.

Basic Requirement:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Minimum Qualifications for Lecturer, AD-03:

• A graduate degree in a discipline that supports the departmental instructional 
  needs;  
• evidence of teaching aptitude; and
• expertise in the field applicable to the DoD

Minimum Qualifications for Senior Lecturer, AD-05:

• A graduate degree in a discipline that supports the departmental 
  instructional needs;
• broad experience (typically 6 years) as a faculty member in 
  accredited institution of higher education;
• evidence of excellent teaching; and
• a reputation for expertise in the discipline in the DoD.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in Economics, Psychology, Human Resources Management, Public Policy, or related discipline, but preference will be given to Ph.Ds.
• Demonstrated expertise in Navy MPT&E systems; preference for Navy leadership in HR Management.
• Ability to teach and mentor graduate students in Navy HR Management.
• Proven teaching effectiveness (either as a dedicated course or within a broader course).

We will consider strong ABD applicants or those with substantial leadership, operational, or policy experience in Navy or Marine Corps manpower, personnel, training, and education systems management.

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

About Naval Postgraduate School

The mission of the Naval Postgraduate School is to provide relevant and unique advanced education and research programs to increase the combat effectiveness of commissioned officers of the Naval Service to enhance the security of the United States. In support of the foregoing, and to sustain academic excellence, NPS and the DON foster and encourage a program of relevant and meritorious research which both supports the needs of Navy and Department of Defense while building the intellectual capital of Naval Postgraduate School faculty.

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