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

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.

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. 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.