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You will serve as a Professor (Associate/Assistant) at the TSC, Arctic Security Studies
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 serve as a Professor (Associate/Assistant) at the TSC, Arctic Security Studies
As a Professor (Associate/Assistant) at the AD-1701-5 some of your typical work assignments may include:
Educate and equip international and U.S. leaders and security practitioners to understand and respond to Arctic security challenges, with particular focus on China's military strategy and the strategic implications of Sino-Russian cooperation in the region.
Create and present executive education content that generates substantive discussion, reflection, and learning among program participants at the senior leader level.
Facilitate objective-based seminars that encourage critical reasoning and help participants think through the operational and policy consequences of great power competition in the Arctic.
Contribute subject matter expertise to distinguished visitor engagements, conferences, and research partnerships.
Develop, manage, coordinate, conduct, and assess all aspects of educational engagements, including online and in-person courses, design workshops, and institutional partnerships.
Advise on curriculum development related to China's military strategy, great power competition, and Arctic security, ensuring content reflects current developments and is accessible to practitioners from varied national backgrounds.
Perform administrative and institutional duties that support the executive education mission of the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies.
Engage in scholarship that advances knowledge in China's military strategy, Sino-Russian relations, Arctic security, or related fields.
Coordinate with and provide subject matter expertise to external agencies on behalf of the Ted Stevens Center. Support other programs at the Ted Stevens Center as needed.
Make positive contributions to a collegial, team-focused working environment built on transparency and a shared commitment to the center's mission.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
Work Schedule: Full Time
Overtime: Occasionally
Tour of Duty: Flexible
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives and PCS: May be authorized
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
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 is not a drug tested position.
This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.
Incumbent must attain DoD Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) Certification and complete related continuous learning requirements.
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-05, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the AD-03 grade level in the Federal service:
Demonstrate knowledge of National Security Strategy and National Defense Strategy and the ability to use this to guide research and course design
Extensive knowledge of, and demonstrable ability to, analyze China-related security and military doctrine, strategies, and policies through experience in government, academic, or policy research settings.
Demonstrate knowledge of the defense/military operational environment and the ability to provide intellectual leadership for China defense-related policy research.
Experience working with U.S. defense officials is preferred, along with a track record of publications on defense and security issues related to China.
Additional expertise on broader Asia-Pacific security and political dynamics is preferred.
Expert knowledge of the People's Republic of China, and the strategic dimensions of China's bilateral relationship with Russia, including military, economic, technological, and political components.
Familiarity with Sino-Russian alignment and coordination in the Arctic, including joint naval activity, infrastructure development, competing claims over Northern Sea Route governance, and the use of scientific cooperation as cover for dual-use capability development.
Expert analytical ability to assess the strategic relationship between China and Russia across military, economic, technological, and information domains, including how that relationship has evolved in response to Russia's war in Ukraine.
Additional expertise and strong insights to the Russian "Way of War" and how that applies to the Arctic defense equation.
Familiarity with Chinese and Russian approaches to economic statecraft, including sanctions evasion mechanisms, energy trade dynamics, and the use of alternative financial and multilateral institutional frameworks to reduce Western leverage.
Understanding of how Beijing and Moscow use multilateral institutions, including BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, to construct an alternative international architecture that challenges Western-led norms.
Awareness of how China and Russia coordinate information and narrative campaigns to advance shared strategic objectives.
Ability to analyze adversary behavior through the strategic and ideological frameworks of those regimes, rather than defaulting to Western assumptions about intent and decision-making.
Proficiency in Mandarin is desired but not required.
Record of original scholarship in Sino-Russian relations, Arctic security, or related fields.
AND
B. Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position such as International Relations, Political Science, National Security or Strategy.
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 in A 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.
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.
All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Foreign Education
All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.
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.
Incumbent must attain DoD Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) Certification and complete related continuous learning requirements in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2017, Title 10 United States Code, Section 384 and Security Cooperation Certification Program 2.0 requirements. Requirements for Proficiency Level 2 - At least 1 year of successful SC work experience with a performance appraisal rating of 3 or better. Incumbent must complete DoD SCW Practitioner level certification requirements within two years of entering the SC position. In addition, 60 hours of continuing education (CUE) every two years.
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.
Initial appointments may not exceed 3 years, but may be extended thereafter in one, two, or three year increments, indefinitely.
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, your responses to the online questionnaire, 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:
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position. Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible. The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. Page margins should be 0.5 inches, and font styles must be legible. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text. We recommend using a font like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans.
Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.
2. Transcripts:
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.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
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 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.
Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review will be made of the documentation you submitted.
The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
This job announcement can be used to fill additional vacancies up to 90 days after the closing date.
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, your responses to the online questionnaire, 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:
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position. Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible. The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. Page margins should be 0.5 inches, and font styles must be legible. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text. We recommend using a font like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans.
Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.
2. Transcripts:
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.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
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 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.
Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review will be made of the documentation you submitted.
The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
This job announcement can be used to fill additional vacancies up to 90 days after the closing date.
