Professor (Associate/Assistant)

Created at: December 03, 2025 00:11

Company: Defense Security Cooperation Agency

Location: Anchorage, AK, 99501

Job Description:

You will serve as Professor (Associate/Assistant) at the TSC, Arctic Security Studies. 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. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
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: Knowledge of Arctic economic systems, the defense industrial base, and the strategic industries that shape regional competitiveness and national security. Experience working with Arctic Indigenous organizations, private and public external constituencies, government agencies, private-sector partners, public institutions, state-level economic development organizations, and Arctic-focused commercial enterprises Knowledge of Arctic market structures, critical mineral supply chains, maritime and aviation infrastructure, logistics networks, regional energy systems, and the economic impacts of the complex operating environment 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 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.
As a Professor (Associate/Assistant) at the AD-1701-5 some of your typical work assignments may include: Educate, connect, and empower international and U.S. leaders and security practitioners on Arctic security challenges and opportunities. Make positive contributions to a collegial, team-centric working environment based on core values of transparency, mutual respect, and inclusion. Create and present executive education content that spurs discussion, reflection, and learning among the program participants. Facilitate objective-based discussions among fellows that encourage consolidation of learning and critical reasoning. Conducts research on matters of Arctic security, analyzes needs and developments in domestic and international policy, and makes original and innovative contributions on Arctic policy and security issues. Publishes results of research and analysis in leading journals, monographs, anthologies and books. 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 engagements, including on-line and in-person courses, workshops, and partnerships.


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