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Posted: January 23, 2026 (1 day ago)

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ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR (CYBER, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGY)

Defense Security Cooperation Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$111,119 - $195,644

per year

Closes

March 23, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a professor role at a security studies center in Hawaii, where you'll teach and mentor government and security professionals from the Asia-Pacific region on topics like cyber security, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies.

You'll create educational materials, lead discussions and workshops, and help build stronger international connections to promote regional stability.

It's ideal for someone with a strong academic background in national security who enjoys teaching adults and collaborating in a team-focused environment.

Key Requirements

  • Advanced degree (doctorate preferred) in a relevant field such as national security, cyber security, AI, or disruptive technology
  • Demonstrated research ability, including analyzing issues, writing scholarly papers, and sharing findings with stakeholders
  • Experience developing course syllabi, curriculum, and instructional materials for educational programs
  • Proficiency in using personal computing and integrating technology into teaching methods
  • Proven skills in teaching and facilitating adult learning, including mentoring security practitioners
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team, adapt to complex tasks, and align with the center's mission
  • Knowledge of Indo-Pacific regional security dynamics and emerging challenges

Full Job Description

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. Daniel K.

Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) seeks an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor to educate, connect, and empower security practitioners from the Indo-Pacific region.

Applicants should have expertise in national security and specialize in either Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, and or Disruptive Technology.

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.

Essential Selection 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 Selection 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. Major Duties:

  • You will lead and support center activities including executive education courses, workshops, policy dialogues, visits, and international partnerships.
  • You will develop educational materials, teach, facilitate, and mentor security practitioners from different disciplines and countries using appropriate adult learning methods.
  • You will contribute expertise to discussions on transboundary and non-traditional security challenges.
  • You will develop and maintain expertise to engage in courses, workshops, policy dialogues, academic partnerships, high-level visits, and public outreach.
  • You will conduct routine and special request administrative duties in a responsible and timely manner and occasional international travel.
  • You will maintain productive, professional, respectful, and collegial relationships with leadership, peers, and support staff.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/23/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/23/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12862699-26-JAS