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 design, develop, and teach executive education addressing Chinese military strategy, PLA modernization, deterrence and crisis management, joint campaigning, military innovation, and the changing character of warfare.
You will analyze PLA strategy, doctrine, force development, operational concepts, capabilities, and modernization and their implications for deterrence, crisis stability, escalation, and Indo-Pacific security.
You will examine how emerging technologies—including artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, advanced weapons, space, cyber, and other capabilities—may affect Chinese military operations, deterrence, escalation, and future warfare.
You will develop educational programs and activities that help practitioners analyze evolving PLA capabilities, assess implications for deterrence and crisis management, and examine alternative approaches to consequential security challenges.
You will lead and support Center activities, including executive education courses, workshops, policy dialogues, senior-leader engagements, strategic visits, and international partnerships.
You will serve as an action officer responsible for planning and executing courses, workshops, strategic dialogues, and regional engagements from concept development through execution and assessment.
You will develop curriculum, instructional materials, case studies, simulations, and experiential-learning activities appropriate to diverse civilian and military audiences.
You will teach and facilitate seminars and collaborative learning among security practitioners from throughout the Indo-Pacific.
You will conduct research and publish scholarly and policy-relevant work on Chinese military affairs, strategic deterrence, military modernization, crisis management, escalation, and future warfare.
You will engage regional defense and security practitioners, academic institutions, and partner organizations to deepen understanding of Chinese military developments and their regional implications.
You will develop and maintain substantive expertise necessary to support executive education, regional engagement, academic partnerships, public outreach, and strategic initiatives.
You will collaborate across departments and disciplines to integrate China and PLA expertise into College programming, addressing alliances and partnerships, regional security architecture, resilience, security cooperation, and other challenges.
You will mentor Fellows and contribute to their professional and intellectual development.
You will contribute to the effective administration and institutional development of the College.
You will maintain productive, professional, respectful, and collegial relationships with leadership, faculty, staff, Fellows, and regional partners.
Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
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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
DKI APCSS seeks qualified candidates at the Associate Professor or Professor level specializing in China Military Strategy and Future Warfare to join the Department of Strategic Deterrence.
The successful candidate will educate civilian and military security practitioners on China's military strategy, People's Liberation Army (PLA) modernization, and the changing character of warfare and deterrence in the Indo-Pacific. The position focuses on how PLA strategy, force development, operational concepts, joint campaigning, and emerging technologies affect deterrence, crisis management, escalation, defense planning, and regional security.
The position requires particular depth of understanding of the PLA as a military institution and fighting force, while situating Chinese military developments within the broader political, strategic, and technological context of the Indo-Pacific. The successful candidate will help practitioners assess how evolving PLA capabilities and concepts shape the challenges of deterring aggression, managing crises, controlling escalation, and preparing for future warfare.
Candidates are not expected to enter the position with expertise across every element of this portfolio. DKI APCSS seeks individuals with demonstrated expertise in relevant areas and the intellectual ability and professional commitment to develop broader expertise in Chinese military affairs, strategic deterrence, crisis management, and future warfare.
Faculty members at DKI APCSS are expected to be more than subject-matter experts. They serve as educators, facilitators, curriculum designers, action officers, researchers, mentors, and institutional leaders. Faculty plan and execute executive education courses, workshops, strategic dialogues, and regional engagements; develop and facilitate curriculum; conduct policy-relevant research; and build relationships with security professionals throughout the Indo-Pacific.
Essential Criteria
An advanced degree in international relations, security studies, political science, strategic studies, military studies, China studies, Asian studies, public policy, or a related discipline. A doctorate or other terminal degree is preferred.
Demonstrated substantive knowledge, research, or professional experience related to Chinese military affairs, PLA modernization, Chinese military strategy, strategic deterrence, crisis management, future warfare, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated ability to conduct rigorous research, analyze contemporary security issues, and produce scholarly or policy-relevant work.
Demonstrated ability to teach, facilitate, and mentor adult learners from diverse professional, national, and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to communicate complex military, strategic, political, and technological issues clearly to practitioner audiences.
Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and execute complex projects or programs.
Ability to work effectively as a collegial, collaborative, and team-oriented faculty member.
Ability to use contemporary technologies and digital tools in research, teaching, collaboration, and program execution.
Demonstrated commitment to the DKI APCSS mission and to advancing security cooperation and understanding throughout the Indo-Pacific.
Desired Criteria
Demonstrated expertise, research, or professional experience in one or more of the following areas:
People's Liberation Army strategy, doctrine, and modernization
Chinese military strategy and operational concepts
PLA joint campaigning and joint operations
Chinese force development and defense modernization
Deterrence and strategic stability
Crisis management and escalation
Military innovation and adaptation
Future warfare
Artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and human-machine integration
Space and cyber operations
Advanced weapons and emerging military technologies
Multi-domain operations
Taiwan Strait and First Island Chain security dynamics
Chinese military activities and security relationships throughout the Indo-Pacific
Additional desired experience includes:
Ability to conduct research using Chinese-language primary or secondary sources.
Chinese-language proficiency appropriate to the candidate's research or professional specialization.
Research, professional, military, government, or field experience involving China or Indo-Pacific defense and security affairs.
Experience working with or studying defense ministries, military organizations, combatant commands, intelligence organizations, policy institutions, universities, or allied and partner governments.
Experience in teaching, facilitation, executive education, strategic engagement, policy dialogue, exercises, or multinational workshops
Experience building professional networks and fostering collaboration among individuals from diverse national, institutional, and professional backgrounds.
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, 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.
An advanced degree in security studies, international relations, political science, public policy, military studies, education, instructional design, systems analysis, operations research, or another relevant field. A doctorate or other terminal degree is preferred.
Additional information
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Several vacancies may be filled.
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.
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.
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.
This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.
Applications may be retained for one year and considered against future faculty requirements.
Recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
The Department of War is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any non-merit factor protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities are available upon request through the Human Resources Office.
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.
Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, comprehensive health insurance, retirement benefits, research support, and a collaborative academic environment.
Faculty are employed in full-time, year-round, limited-term excepted-service positions for up to three years, with the possibility of renewal. Relocation expenses may be authorized.
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. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be 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.
Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, comprehensive health insurance, retirement benefits, research support, and a collaborative academic environment.
Faculty are employed in full-time, year-round, limited-term excepted-service positions for up to three years, with the possibility of renewal. Relocation expenses may be authorized.
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. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. 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: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week if experience was less than full time (35-40 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.).
Application documents, including supplemental ones, may be shared outside the Human Resources Office. Supplemental documents may contain your SSN, DOB, or personal information of others (e.g., on military orders, marriage certificates). You may redact this information before submitting; however, if selected, you mustprovide unredacted originals.
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 candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, academic transcripts, and two letters of reference to Dsca.derussy.dki-apcss.mbx.hrapplications@mail.mil by 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time on October 12 , 2026.
Please include "Faculty - China Military Strategy & Future Warfare" in the email subject line.
Incomplete applications without all documents to include the cover letter, curriculum vitae, copy of academic transcripts, and two letters of reference will not be considered for referral to management.
Applicants selected for interview may be required to provide official transcripts and samples of scholarly or professional publications.
Facsimile applications will not be considered.
All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered.
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.
Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.
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. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. 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: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week if experience was less than full time (35-40 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.).
Application documents, including supplemental ones, may be shared outside the Human Resources Office. Supplemental documents may contain your SSN, DOB, or personal information of others (e.g., on military orders, marriage certificates). You may redact this information before submitting; however, if selected, you mustprovide unredacted originals.
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 candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, academic transcripts, and two letters of reference to Dsca.derussy.dki-apcss.mbx.hrapplications@mail.mil by 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time on October 12 , 2026.
Please include "Faculty - China Military Strategy & Future Warfare" in the email subject line.
Incomplete applications without all documents to include the cover letter, curriculum vitae, copy of academic transcripts, and two letters of reference will not be considered for referral to management.
Applicants selected for interview may be required to provide official transcripts and samples of scholarly or professional publications.
Facsimile applications will not be considered.
All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered.
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.
Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.
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.
