Professor (Associate/Assistant) Job in Anchorage, AK

Vacancy No. DSCA-25-12800823-MP Department Defense Security Cooperation Agency
Salary $135,226.00 to $168,878.00 Grade 5 to 5
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/15/2025 Close Date 9/25/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Anchorage, AK


Summary

You will serve as Professor (Associate/Assistant) at the TSC, Arctic Security Studies.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Internal to agency means current and former permanent Department of Defense (DoD) employees. Veterans eligibilities include 30% or more Disabled Vet, Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA), and Eligible Veterans (VRA). Special authorities mean those eligible under an Interchange agreement (i.e., NAF, TSA, U.S. Postal Service, FAA, VA, etc.). Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligibles may also apply.

Duties

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 and climate 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.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Work Schedule: Full Time
  • Overtime: No
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • Recruitment and Relocation Incentives: May be authorized
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is situational telework eligible
  • Must obtain/maintain Non-critical Sensitive/Secret security clearance
  • This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.
  • Occasional travel away from the regular duty station sometimes in austere, foreign countries is required.
  • Incumbent must attain DoD Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) Certification and complete related continuous learning requirements.

Qualifications

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:
  • Incorporation of indigenous perspectives and voices.
  • First Nations concepts, perspectives, and initiatives from Canada.
  • Understanding and improving the economic drivers for coastal and isolated Arctic communities.
  • Deepening our understanding of the human dimensions of wildlife biology, fisheries management, and climate sciences.
  • Developing a better understanding of the dichotomy of rural Arctic communities in North America and the developed communities across our Nordic allies and partners.
  • Describing the complexities and requirements for subsistence based lifeway(s), community adaptation and resiliency.
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 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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))

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.

Initial appointments may not exceed 3 years, but may be extended thereafter in one, two, or three year increments, indefinitely.

Agency Address:
Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies
8414 McGuire Ave
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK 99506

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.

Benefits

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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.

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements, and evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences.

Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.

Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to the excepted service; however, the Department of Defense considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation listed in the required documents section to their submissions.

For information on entitlement seeFeds Hire Vets - Job Seekers - Veterans.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc).
Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

The following documents are REQUIRED:
1. Your resume:

  • Your resume may be submitted on any format. It must include your name and contact information. It must support the qualifications described in this announcement, including professional expertise, specialty, and relevant research and publications.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., "HRS per week and month/year to month/year" or "HRS per week and month/year to present").
  • Names and contact information for references may be requested later.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume
2. Transcripts:
  • This position has a degree or education requirement, so you are required to submit a copy of your transcript.
  • College transcript (s), required if qualifying based on education. We accept unofficial transcripts, as long as they contain your name, the name of the school, the date and degree that was awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned.
3. Veteran's Documents:

If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority, you must submit the following documents
  • DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form, and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty. 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.).
PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility:
https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/FourthEstateRequiredSupportingDocumentation%2011-16-2020.pdf?ver=Lgkkn1HW9a8is7V2lyCS2Q%3d%3d

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit the following items by email to dsca-resumes@mail.mil or dsca.ncr.adm.mbx.resume-submission@mail.mil. Please ensure you type the title of the position and the job announcement number you are applying to in the subject line of email:

To ensure full consideration, please submit:

  • A CV/resume and a statement of interest which includes (professional expertise, specialty, and relevant research, publications). Names and contact information for references may be requested later.
  • A copy of your terminal/doctorate degree transcript is required. We will accept an unofficial transcript during the application process; however, you must provide an official transcript before a contingent offer can be extended.
  • If you are a current Federal Employee, we will need a current copy of an SF-50. Please redact Personal Identifiable Information (i.e. SSN, DOB).
  • If applicable, veteran's documentation (signed DD-214 (member 4 copy), SF-15, VA letter, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other acceptable documentation.)

Agency contact information

Sabrina Collins

Next steps

Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review will be made of the documentation you submitted.

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

This job announcement can be used to fill additional vacancies up to 90 days after the closing date.

Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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