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.
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.
You will develop educational materials, teach, facilitate, and mentor security practitioners from different disciplines and countries using 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 lead and support center activities including executive education courses, workshops, policy dialogues, visits, and international partnerships.
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.
You will contribute expertise to discussions on transboundary and non-traditional security challenges.
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.
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.
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.
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 windowLearn more about federal 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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.
As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.
If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.
If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.
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 windowLearn more about federal 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.
A complete resume is required. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.
Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.
Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.
Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor
Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference?
If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference.
You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).
Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application. You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Interested applicants MUST submit the following items by email to: hrapplications@dkiapcss.edu with "Professor Defense Industry Lawfare Application" in the subject line by December 12, 2024.
1. Cover Letter. A one-page introduction highlighting your reason for applying, experience and goals, academic and teaching background, research achievements, professional engagements, and contact information.
2. Curriculum Vitae. A detailed and comprehensive account of your entire academic and professional history including educational background, relevant work experience, teaching experience, research experience, awards, presentations, publications and other significant academic achievements, and salary history.
3. Two original letters of reference.
Additional Information:
- Application deadline: December 12, 12:00 a.m. HST.
- Applications are considered against current faculty requirements and are retained for one year.
- Application materials become property of the U.S. Department of Defense and are not returned.
- Individuals selected for interviews will be asked to provide bona fide transcripts from the academic institutions granting their advanced degree(s) and two samples of their publications.
- The Department of Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.
- The Department of Defense provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they require reasonable accommodation should contact the Center's Human Resources Department at hrapplications@dkiapcss.net to ensure that the Department of Defense can consider such a request. The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
- Official education transcripts are required upon selection.
- Learn more about the DKI APCSS College for Security Studies at https://dkiapcss.edu/about.
Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. ALL applications MUST include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and 2 original letters of reference in order to be considered. Do not include personal information on your application such as your social security number, date of birth, and pictures.
Facsimile applications will not be considered.
All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer, December 12, 2024, 12:00 a.m. HST.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.
DDHBAP ASIA PACIFIC CENTER FOR SECURITY STUDIES
2058 Maluhia Road
Honolulu, HI 96815
US
Next steps
Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
A complete resume is required. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.
Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.
Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.
Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor
Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference?
If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference.
You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).
Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application. You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Interested applicants MUST submit the following items by email to: hrapplications@dkiapcss.edu with "Professor Defense Industry Lawfare Application" in the subject line by December 12, 2024.
1. Cover Letter. A one-page introduction highlighting your reason for applying, experience and goals, academic and teaching background, research achievements, professional engagements, and contact information.
2. Curriculum Vitae. A detailed and comprehensive account of your entire academic and professional history including educational background, relevant work experience, teaching experience, research experience, awards, presentations, publications and other significant academic achievements, and salary history.
3. Two original letters of reference.
Additional Information:
- Application deadline: December 12, 12:00 a.m. HST.
- Applications are considered against current faculty requirements and are retained for one year.
- Application materials become property of the U.S. Department of Defense and are not returned.
- Individuals selected for interviews will be asked to provide bona fide transcripts from the academic institutions granting their advanced degree(s) and two samples of their publications.
- The Department of Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.
- The Department of Defense provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they require reasonable accommodation should contact the Center's Human Resources Department at hrapplications@dkiapcss.net to ensure that the Department of Defense can consider such a request. The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
- Official education transcripts are required upon selection.
- Learn more about the DKI APCSS College for Security Studies at https://dkiapcss.edu/about.
Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. ALL applications MUST include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and 2 original letters of reference in order to be considered. Do not include personal information on your application such as your social security number, date of birth, and pictures.
Facsimile applications will not be considered.
All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer, December 12, 2024, 12:00 a.m. HST.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.
DDHBAP ASIA PACIFIC CENTER FOR SECURITY STUDIES
2058 Maluhia Road
Honolulu, HI 96815
US
Next steps
Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
