Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, College of Security Studies
Faculty Member
Institution Type: | Government |
Location: | Hawaii, United States |
Position: | Associate Professor, Full Professor |
The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, is a Department of Defense academic institution providing a forum where current and future military and civilian leaders from 45 Asia-Pacific nations gather to foster improved multinational and interagency security cooperation and coordination in the Asia-Pacific region through focused executive education, leader development, regional outreach engagement, professional exchanges at conferences, and policy-relevant research. The Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies is located in Honolulu, Hawaii.
The Center invites applications for:
FACULTY MEMBER
The College of Security Studies is searching for a world class educator to teach, facilitate, and conduct research. Responsibilities include:
- Teaching elective courses and lecturing on selected regional security topics within executive education courses;
- Facilitating seminars and planning and conducting workshops locally and throughout the Asia-Pacific region;
- Contributing to syllabus development;
- Conducting and publishing individual and group research;
- Performing various administrative and staff duties to support Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies academic functions.
Particular expertise is sought in the following areas:
- Crisis and disaster management expertise at the operational and/or strategic policy level, including risk cycles, reduction and resiliency, humanitarian assistance, recovery and reconstruction, and governance, with a focus on crisis prevention and development mainstreaming in the Asia-Pacific region. Knowledge of national crisis and international disaster frameworks, strategies, mechanisms and related subjects is desirable.
- Organizational and crisis leader development education with an emphasis on defense institution building, civil-military, inter-agency and cross-sector coordination, crisis planning and information sharing.
- Security and defense sector governance, development and capacity building, ideally with experience with national security consultations, security sector wide coordination, and/or strategic planning as related to the evolution and transformation of roles and responsibilities of security agencies.
Required minimum qualifications include:
• Master's Degree or equivalent in Security or Defense studies, Political Science, Governance, Disaster Management, Development and Urban Planning, Public Heath, Humanitarian Assistance, Political Science, International Relations, or a related discipline with extensive experience in the region. A Ph.D. is highly desirable
• Proven ability in teaching and seminar facilitation.
The following is “preferred” for ALL Faculty positions:
• Expertise in security, defense, and/or political-economic issues in one or more countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Living or working experience in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Ability to converse in an Asian language.
• Previous experience in a U.S. Department of Defense educational and/or research environment.
Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications. Salary range is $84,384 - $135,000 (includes HI Locality pay but excludes cost of living allowance (COLA), currently 12.25% but subject to change). These are limited-term, excepted-service positions, for up to three years (with the possibility of renewal). Relocation expenses may be authorized.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
1. Interested candidates should submit the following items:
a. LETTER OF INTEREST. Provide a brief description of your vocational goals, personal interests and expected areas of study in the coming year, and explain your interest in future career considerations with the Department of Defense.
b. CURRICULUM VITAE. Should reflect the following: educational background, work experience, publications and salary history.
c. THREE ORIGINAL LETTERS OF REFERENCE.
2. Submit all required documents to physical address:
Chief, Human Resources Department
Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies
2058 Maluhia Road
Honolulu, Hawaii 96815-1949
or email to:
hrdapplications-apcss@hawaii.rr.com
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. Application deadline: Open until filled. First cut off: 31 July 2015; Second cut off: 30 September 2015.
2. Applications will be considered against current Faculty requirements. Application packages will be retained for one year.
3. Application materials become the property of the U.S. Department of the Defense and will not be returned.
4. Individuals selected for interviews will be asked to provide bona fide transcripts from the academic institutions granting their advanced degree(s) and two samples of their own publications.
5. The Department of the 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. U.S. Citizenship is not required however applicants must be eligible for an H1B or other work visa.
6. The Department of the 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 hrdapplications-apcss@hawaii.rr.com to ensure that the Department of the Defense can consider such a request. The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
7. Learn more about the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies by visiting: www.apcss.org.
Contact: |
Chief, Human Resources Department Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies 2058 Maluhia Road Honolulu, Hawaii 96815-1949 or email to: |
Website: | http://www.apcss.org |
Primary Category: | Political Science |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 06/19/2015 |
Closing Date | 09/15/2015 |