Joint Warfighting & Doctrine Instructor

About the role

The Joint Warfighting & Doctrine Instructor serves as a subject matter expert (SME) and lead instructor for joint warfighting and doctrine coursework.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, delivers, and evaluates instructional programs that prepare Airmen and Guardians to operate effectively in joint, combined, and multi-domain environments
• Possesses strong foundation in joint military doctrine, warfighting concepts, and adult learning theory
• Translates complex operational concepts into structured, engaging, and measurable instructional content
• Collaborates closely with military cadre, civilian faculty, curriculum developers, and higher headquarters to ensure instruction is current, relevant, and aligned with Joint and USSF doctrine and policy

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of Joint Warfighting and doctrine development experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years as an instructor or five (5) years as a briefer/public speaker.
• Experience in Joint Operations within the last 10 years.
• Graduate of Joint PME Phase II/Staff College/War College.
• Desired qualifications include prior military service with assignment to a joint command, combatant command staff, joint task force, or equivalent joint organization, operational experience in a joint operational planning role (J2, J3, J5, or equivalent) at the O-4/GS-12 level or above, experience in Combatant Command, Service, or National level strategy and policy review and analysis, experience instructing at a military schoolhouse, Staff/War College, or other formal military education institution, familiarity with Air Force Education & Training course development and management processes, and knowledge of Space Force doctrine and the multi-domain operations (MDO) framework as applied to contested space and cyberspace environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, National Security, STEM, or Space related studies.

Skills & Knowledge Areas

• Comprehensive knowledge of current joint doctrine, CJCS instructions, and Air Force/Space Force doctrine applicable to joint warfighting and multi-domain operations.
• Skill in delivering effective instruction to military adult learners using a variety of pedagogical approaches (lecture, seminar, scenario-based, simulation), with the ability to adapt to diverse student backgrounds, learning styles, and experience levels.
• Knowledge and experience with joint operations, or planning processes.
• Ability to apply instructional design principles or adult learning methodologies.
• Proven ability to use instructional technology, learning management systems (LMS), or simulation-based training platforms.

Clearance Level

TS/SCI clearance eligibility is required.