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Defense Security Cooperation Agency

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ PROFESSOR

Honolulu, HI

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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.

Responsibilities

You will design, develop, and teach executive education addressing defense industrial capacity, industrial mobilization, defense economics, supply-chain resilience, industrial policy, technology integration, and related national security challenges.

You will examine how industrial capacity, production, economic resources, technology, infrastructure, workforce, and supply networks generate and sustain defense capability and contribute to deterrence and military readiness.

You will develop educational programs addressing how nations expand, mobilize, sustain, and replenish defense production during periods of increased demand, crisis, or conflict.

You will examine opportunities and challenges for allied and partner cooperation in defense production, co-development, co-production, sustainment, technology cooperation, and supply-chain resilience.

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 defense industrial capacity, industrial mobilization, defense economics, supply chains, industrial resilience, and related security issues.

You will engage governments, defense organizations, industry, academic institutions, and other stakeholders to strengthen understanding of defense industrial and economic security challenges.

You will develop and maintain substantive expertise necessary to support executive education, regional engagement, academic partnerships, public outreach, and strategic initiatives.

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 travel internationally in support of DKI APCSS programs and engagements.

You will maintain productive, professional, respectful, and collegial relationships with leadership, faculty, staff, Fellows, and regional partners.

Qualifications

Essential Criteria An advanced degree in economics, international relations, security studies, public policy, political science, business, industrial or technology policy, engineering, supply-chain management, or a related discipline. A doctorate or other terminal degree is preferred. Demonstrated substantive knowledge, research, or professional experience related to defense industrial capacity, industrial policy, defense economics, supply chains, industrial mobilization, technology policy, economic security, 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 economic, industrial, technological, and security 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: Defense industrial base and defense production Industrial mobilization, surge capacity, and production scaling Defense economics and resource allocation Supply-chain security and resilience Critical minerals, materials, and strategic resources Industrial policy and economic security Defense acquisition and procurement Technology integration and transfer Co-development and co-production Munitions production, replenishment, and sustainment Maintenance, repair, and overhaul Public-private partnerships Defense industrial workforce development Allied and partner industrial cooperation Infrastructure and logistics supporting defense production and sustainment Additional desired experience includes: Research, professional, government, military, industry, or field experience involving defense industrial, economic security, technology, acquisition, or supply-chain issues. Experience working with or studying defense ministries, economic or trade ministries, military organizations, defense industry, international organizations, policy institutions, or allied and partner governments. Experience examining defense-industrial cooperation among allies and partners or the role of private industry in national security. Experience in teaching, facilitation, executive education, strategic engagement, policy dialogue, exercises, or multinational workshops. Experience building professional networks and fostering collaboration among government, military, industry, academic, and other stakeholders. Knowledge of Indo-Pacific economic, industrial, technological, or defense-security dynamics.

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 fi eld 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. An advanced degree in economics, international relations, security studies, public policy, political science, business, industrial or technology policy, engineering, supply-chain management, or a related discipline. A doctorate or other terminal degree is preferred.

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.

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