As a Professor (Associate/Full) at the AD-1701-7 some of your typical work assignments may include:
Educate, connect, and empower international and U.S. leaders and security practitioners on Arctic security and defense challenges and opportunities.
Make positive contributions to a collegial, team-centric working environment based on the core values of transparency, and mutual respect.
Create and present executive education content that spurs discussion, reflection, and learning among program participants.
Facilitate objective-based discussions among fellows that encourage consolidation of learning and critical reasoning.
Contribute to distinguished visitor engagements with subject matter expertise.
Perform various administrative and institutional duties to support the executive education functions of the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies.
Develop, manage, coordinate, conduct, and assess all aspects of academic engagements, including on-line and in-person courses, workshops, and partnerships.
Occasional travel away from the regular duty station sometimes in austere, foreign countries is required
Incumbent must attain DoD Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) Certification and complete related continuous learning requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Occasional Travel
Work Schedule: Full-time
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
Overtime: Occasionally
Tour of Duty: Flexible
Recruitment Incentives: May Be Authorized
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
Financial Disclosure: Not Required
Telework Eligibility: This position is situational telework eligible
Employee must obtain/maintain Non-critical Sensitive/Secret security clearance
Qualifications
This is a full-time term appointment in the excepted service not to exceed (NTE) three (3) years. Term appointments may be extended thereafter in one, two, or three year increments, indefinitely. As a term employee you will be eligible for medical and dental benefits, life insurance, and retirement. You will also be eligible to earn annual leave and sick leave.
You may qualify at the AD-07, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the AD-05 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:
Deep understanding of joint and combined operations in Arctic environments
Wargaming and scenario development with a focus on cold-weather regions
Expertise in NATO, U.S., Russian, and Arctic nations' military doctrines
Ability to assess defense policies impacting Arctic sovereignty, deterrence, and force posture
Knowledge of Arctic geography, choke points (e.g., Bering Strait, GIUK gap), and critical infrastructure (e.g., NORAD, radar systems)
AND
B. Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position.;
OR
C. 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 above.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Agency Address:
Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies
8414 McGuire Ave
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK 99506
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements, and evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences.
Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to the excepted service; however, the Department of Defense considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation listed in the required documents section to their submissions.
For information on entitlement seeFeds Hire Vets - Job Seekers - Veterans.
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.
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.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc).
Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
The following documents are REQUIRED:
1. Your resume:
Your resume may be submitted on any format. It must include your name and contact information. It must support the qualifications described in this announcement, including professional expertise, specialty, and relevant research and publications.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., "HRS per week and month/year to month/year" or "HRS per week and month/year to present").
Names and contact information for references may be requested later.
This position has a degree or education requirement, so you are required to submit a copy of your transcript.
College transcript (s), required if qualifying based on education. We accept unofficial transcripts, as long as they contain your name, the name of the school, the date and degree that was awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned.
3. Veteran's Documents:
If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority, you must submit the following documents
DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form, and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty. 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.).
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 candidates must submit the following items by email to TSCApplications@groups.af.mil. Please ensure you type the title of the position you are apply to in the subject line of email:
LETTER OF INTEREST
CURRICULUM VITAE and/or RESUME. Should reflect the following: educational background, security-related work experience, publications, and salary history.
TWO ORIGINAL LETTERS OF REFERENCE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Application deadline: Open 10 days
Applications will be considered against current staffing requirements.
Application packages will be retained for one year.
Application materials become the property of the U.S. Department of Defense and will not be returned.
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 TSCApplications@groups.af.mil 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.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy And gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a Case-by-Case basis.
A reasonable accommodation is any change in the workplace or the way things are customarily done that provides an equal employment opportunity to an individual with a disability. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) must provide reasonable accommodations:
- When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete for a job.
- When an employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job or to gain access to the workplace, And
- When an employee with a disability needs an accommodation to enjoy equal access to benefits and privileges of employment (e.g., details, trainings, office-sponsored events).
A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.
The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
REGARDING INTERVIEWS: Interviews may be required for this position. Accommodations may be made to conduct telephonic interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc).
Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
The following documents are REQUIRED:
1. Your resume:
Your resume may be submitted on any format. It must include your name and contact information. It must support the qualifications described in this announcement, including professional expertise, specialty, and relevant research and publications.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., "HRS per week and month/year to month/year" or "HRS per week and month/year to present").
Names and contact information for references may be requested later.
This position has a degree or education requirement, so you are required to submit a copy of your transcript.
College transcript (s), required if qualifying based on education. We accept unofficial transcripts, as long as they contain your name, the name of the school, the date and degree that was awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned.
3. Veteran's Documents:
If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority, you must submit the following documents
DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form, and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty. 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.).
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 candidates must submit the following items by email to TSCApplications@groups.af.mil. Please ensure you type the title of the position you are apply to in the subject line of email:
LETTER OF INTEREST
CURRICULUM VITAE and/or RESUME. Should reflect the following: educational background, security-related work experience, publications, and salary history.
TWO ORIGINAL LETTERS OF REFERENCE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Application deadline: Open 10 days
Applications will be considered against current staffing requirements.
Application packages will be retained for one year.
Application materials become the property of the U.S. Department of Defense and will not be returned.
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 TSCApplications@groups.af.mil 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.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy And gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a Case-by-Case basis.
A reasonable accommodation is any change in the workplace or the way things are customarily done that provides an equal employment opportunity to an individual with a disability. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) must provide reasonable accommodations:
- When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete for a job.
- When an employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job or to gain access to the workplace, And
- When an employee with a disability needs an accommodation to enjoy equal access to benefits and privileges of employment (e.g., details, trainings, office-sponsored events).
A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.
The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
REGARDING INTERVIEWS: Interviews may be required for this position. Accommodations may be made to conduct telephonic interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
