ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE, OR FULL PROFESSOR (DEFENSE INDUSTRY OR LAWFARE)

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of Defense will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. Qualifications Preference will be given to applicants with experience and knowledge of transboundary security challenges that arise from environmental sources, such as climate. Awareness of related topics would be desirable. These include resource scarcity, migration, and impact on defense forces; the role of militaries, civil society and the private sector; the systems, rules, and processes that guide and regulate interactions between nations and regional entities; and relevant international laws, agreements, and institutions. Essential Criteria Advanced degree (doctorate preferred) in a relevant field Demonstrated ability to conduct research, analyze contemporary issues, write and publish scholarly papers and articles, and disseminate findings to stakeholders. Understanding of educational program goals and evaluation tools necessary to develop course syllabi, curriculum, and instructional materials. Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for special projects and programs, synthesizing research across security domains to inform high-impact lectures and seminars. Proficiency in personal computing and ability to integrate technology into teaching. Ability to adapt while managing intricate tasks, identifying strategic needs, and executing educational and research initiatives. Experience in teaching adults using appropriate educational and facilitation methods Proven ability to function as an effective, collegial, team-centric, and collaborative team member Demonstrated alignment with the DKI APCSS vision and mission Desired Criteria Experience building networks and fostering collaboration among diverse groups including government officials, and personnel from the defense and security sectors Knowledge of national security policy, national strategy, and regional security and defense dynamics within the Indo-Pacific. Knowledge of emerging security challenges throughout the Indo-Pacific and the ability to align them with strategic educational outcomes Familiarity with key professional organizations and publications that influence security studies, enhancing the ability to shape scholarly discourse. Experience fostering partnerships and understanding between diverse actors in the Indo-Pacific region in multinational settings at the operational, strategic, or policy level. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: General Education and Training Series 1701 (opm.gov) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education Basic Requirements: Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position. Or Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in A above. Additional information DKI APCSS seeks an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor to educate, connect, and empower security practitioners from the Indo-Pacific region. Applicants may specialize in either Defense Industry or Lawfare. This role involves developing and offering presentations, facilitating discussions, leading and supporting a variety of engagements, and mentoring security practitioners and government officials in ways that build capacity, strengthen connections, and increase mutual understanding in support of a free and prosperous Indo-Pacific. DKI APCSS is a U.S. Department of Defense institution dedicated to advancing security in the Indo-Pacific through education and collaboration. The Center offers executive programs and fosters regional partnerships to address critical national and transnational security challenges. Initiatives enhance governance and promote regional stability, engaging a diverse network of officials from governments, militaries, security agencies, and non-governmental organizations. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Term appointments may be extended up to 8 years at the discretion of management and in accordance with applicable regulations. Additionally, you may be noncompetitively converted to a permanent career-conditional or career appointment under specific conditions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.