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Posted: January 14, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Defense Industry or Lawfare)

Defense Security Cooperation Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$110,020 - $193,704

per year

Closes

March 17, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This role involves teaching, researching, and leading educational programs on defense and security topics for an agency focused on international cooperation, based in Hawaii.

It suits experienced academics or experts who enjoy mentoring adults from diverse backgrounds, developing courses, and collaborating on global security issues.

A good fit would be someone with a strong background in research and teaching who can adapt to team environments and occasional travel.

Key Requirements

  • Advanced degree (doctorate preferred) in a relevant field such as defense, security, or international relations
  • Demonstrated research skills, including analyzing issues, writing scholarly papers, and sharing findings with stakeholders
  • Experience in developing course syllabi, curriculum, and instructional materials using educational evaluation tools
  • Proficiency in acting as a subject matter expert for projects, synthesizing research across security domains for lectures and seminars
  • Teaching experience with adults using appropriate facilitation and adult learning methods
  • Strong team collaboration skills and ability to maintain professional relationships
  • Proficiency in personal computing and integrating technology into teaching

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.

Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

APPLICANTS WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE FOLLOWING: 1) Advanced degree (doctorate preferred) in a relevant field 2) Demonstrated ability to conduct research, analyze contemporary issues, write and publish scholarly papers and articles, and disseminate findings to stakeholders.

3) Understanding of educational program goals and evaluation tools necessary to develop course syllabi, curriculum, and instructional materials.

4) Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for special projects and programs, synthesizing research across security domains to inform high-impact lectures and seminars.

5) Proficiency in personal computing and ability to integrate technology into teaching.

6) Ability to adapt while managing intricate tasks, identifying strategic needs, and executing educational and research initiatives.

7) Experience in teaching adults using appropriate educational and facilitation methods 8) Proven ability to function as an effective, collegial, team-centric, and collaborative team member 9) Demonstrated alignment with the DKI APCSS vision and mission 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 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: 1/14/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/14/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12859589-26-CKW