ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ PROFESSOR

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 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.