PROFESSOR OF PRACTICE

PROFESSOR OF PRACTICE

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Fort McNair, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $130010 - $180840 Per Year

Job Summary: The Perry Center supports the community of security and defense professionals in the Americas to pursue collaborative approaches to mutual opportunities and challenges. Through academics, research, and outreach, including ministerial-level consulting, we advance sustainable institutional capacity, strengthen the rule of law and democracy, and promote greater understanding of U.S. policy throughout the Western Hemisphere.

Major Duties:

• The position serves as a cyber security/cyber defense Professor at the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies (WJPC) at the rank of Professor of Practice. The incumbent is a subject matter expert in cyber security policy and should have additional expertise in one or more of the following areas: national security, defense governance, territorial security, maritime security, transnational and asymmetric threats, defense sector governance, international law, law enforcement, international relations, acquisition, defense economics, financial management, logistics, international peacekeeping and stability operations, and counter-terrorism. Major Duties: Incumbent develops, organizes, and teaches the curriculum in area(s) of expertise for the Center's various programs, especially related to the Western Hemisphere. The professor participates in individual and team instructional activities. Teaches appropriate elements of the curriculum, often team teaching and using virtual learning. Participates in the planning and development of the Center's overall program of study, including curriculum-related workshops, and serves as project leader responsible for the development and management of academic activities. Develops opportunities for outreach activities with cooperating institutions from the United States and from the Western Hemisphere. Develops academic studies and analysis in thematic areas directly related to the Center's missions. Assists in the organization of courses, seminars, workshops, and conferences in the region. Maintains professional relationships with senior civilian and military academics, policy makers, and other professionals in the field and maintains active research and publication programs related to curriculum interests. Serves as a research advisor to fellows from the region or other faculty members. Serves as a subject matter expert in collaborative initiatives within the Center and with other institutions. Participates in the formulation and execution of simulation exercises designed to reinforce mastery of learning objectives of the Perry Center academic program. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Applicant should have an applicable master's degree or higher applicable to cyber policy. Fluency in English and Spanish is required, and the incumbent must demonstrate the ability to communicate at a professional level in these languages. Desired Qualifications: Fluency in Portuguese or French. Professional experience in government (civilian, military, police, or diplomatic fields). Experience working in the joint and/or interagency environment. Teaching experience. Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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Application Deadline: 2026-05-29