Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Cyber, Artificial Intelligence, Disruptive Technology)
- Location:
- Hawaii, Honolulu
- Requires Relocation:
- Yes
- Start Date:
- 23/01/2026
- End Date:
- 23/03/2026
- Offering Type:
- Term
- Hiring Paths:
- The public
- Service Type:
- Excepted
- Travel Percentage:
- 25% or less
About Defense Security Cooperation Agency
This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. DSCA’s mission is to advance U.S. national security and foreign policy interests by building the capacity of foreign security forces to respond to shared challenges. DSCA leads the broader U.S. security cooperation enterprise in its efforts to train, educate, advise, and equip foreign partners. DSCA administers security cooperation programs that support U.S. policy interests and objectives.
Job 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.
Major duties
You will lead and support center activities including executive education courses, workshops, policy dialogues, visits, and international partnerships. You will develop educational materials, teach, facilitate, and mentor security practitioners from different disciplines and countries using appropriate adult learning methods. You will contribute expertise to discussions on transboundary and non-traditional security challenges. You will develop and maintain expertise to engage in courses, workshops, policy dialogues, academic partnerships, high-level visits, and public outreach. You will conduct routine and special request administrative duties in a responsible and timely manner and occasional international travel. You will maintain productive, professional, respectful, and collegial relationships with leadership, peers, and support staff.
Qualification
Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) seeks an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor to educate, connect, and empower security practitioners from the Indo-Pacific region. Applicants should have expertise in national security and specialize in either Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, and or Disruptive Technology. 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. Essential Selection 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 Selection 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. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: General Education and Training Series 1701 (opm.gov) 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 qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: General Education and Training Series 1701 (opm.gov)
Evaluations
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.