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Human Resources

If you are interested in working at the U.S. Naval War College (NWC), are currently a member of our civilian personnel team, or are interested in other U.S. Navy career opportunities, the Human Resources department is here to assist you. Our mission is to recruit, hire, and retain the best qualified and most diverse workforce possible and to provide employees with the tools they need to succeed.

Human Resources

(401) 856-5030
NWC is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, or physical or mental handicap.

Employment at the College

The listings below are available staff and faculty job opportunities at NWC. For more information about employment at the college please see links under ‘Employment Information’ below.

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U.S. Naval War College Equal Employment Opportunity

The mission of the U.S. Naval War College’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program, in accordance with federal laws, Executive Orders, and regulations, is to ensure all Naval War College employees and applicants have equal access to opportunity for employment. Our EEO program promotes an organization that’s free of employment discrimination and embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, age (40+), religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, or pregnancy), disability (physical or mental), genetic information, or retaliation.

For more information on Equal Employment Opportunity, please contact N1E_EEO.FCT@navy.mil or (703) 909-3465.

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Leonard Walter Wildemann

Dean | College of Distance Education

Professor Walt Wildemann is a retired Surface Warfare Officer who first served as NWC faculty from January 1997 through September 2000 in the JMO Department where he taught both the Intermediate and Senior level courses. Upon retirement from active duty in September of 2000, he was hired as civilian faculty as a Professor of Strategy and Policy in the College of Distance Education. In 2002 he was named the Deputy Director of CDE, where he was instrumental in the expansion and transition of CDE programs, faculty, staff, and student body to the size and scope that exists today. In 2015 he was named the Director, CDE; and in 2017 appointed Dean of of CDE upon the College's elevation.

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Michael J. Rak

Vice President / Chief of Staff | U.S. Naval War College Leadership

Capt. Michael Rak is a 1997 graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation and a U.S. Coast Guard Third Mates License. He earned a master’s degree in National Security Affairs from the Naval Postgraduate School in 2003. In 2020 he earned a second master’s degree in National Security and Strategic Studies as well as a Graduate Certificate in Maritime History from the U.S. Naval War College. He has completed numerous joint and operational assignments including as commanding officer of USS Milius (DDG 69) and USS Cowpens (CG 63).

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