SENIOR LECTURER

SENIOR LECTURER

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, Naval Support Activity, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, Arlington, Virginia

Salary Range: $96216 - $207500 Per Year

Job Summary: The Defense Security Cooperation University seeks a Senior Lecturer to design and deliver Foreign Military Sales training courses for international partners. Eligible candidates will have extensive expertise in FMS planning, case management, development, execution, and closure, with a strong understanding of Security Cooperation principles and international arms transfers. Candidate will have direct experience designing tailored professional training programs that apply adult learning models

Major Duties:

• As a SENIOR LECTURER at the AD-1701-5 some of your typical work assignments may include: Design and deliver tailored FMS courses for an international audience of adult learners, from basic to advanced, to build a cadre of skilled FMS planners and managers within Allied and partner nations. Develop and deliver course curricula related to FMS processes, case development, case management, program execution, acquisition, logistics, finance, training, technology security. Sustain and develop academic expertise through participation within and contributions to the community of practice and discipline. Design instructional tools that provide partner FMS planners and case managers with instructions, checklists, templates, and reference materials on critical aspects of the FMS process. Regularly review and update existing curricula to reflect changes in FMS policies, procedures, and best practices. Work closely with subject-matter experts and stakeholders from relevant U.S. government agencies to ensure the materials are current and fully aligned with SC objectives. Participate in academic or professional research to create knowledge or solutions related to security cooperation, FMS topics, and the more specialized defense acquisition related topics. Collaborate with peers and leaders across the university and within the broader FMS and acquisition community to advance DSCU's mission and maintain instructional excellence.

Qualifications: You may qualify at the AD-05, if you fulfill the following qualifications: Your resume must support all of the following requirements to be considered for the position. Please ensure transcripts reflecting a conferred master's degree are also provided with your application: Master's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution of higher education (or international equivalent) in an appropriate social science or related discipline that is relevant to the DSCU mission. Ten (10) or more years of experience with the practice, training, or study of one or more security cooperation functional areas (ref: www.dscu.edu/certification2). Experience in government, military, private sector, or academia shall be of sufficient depth or breadth as to establish professional expertise in leadership, management, planning, and execution tasks. Documented significant intellectual contributions to practice in area(s) of expertise through developing or revising policy, doctrine, analytic, or instructional materials, publications in peer-reviewed publications, or invited presentations to professional, public, or academic audiences. Significant experience teaching adult learners and engaging with foreign Allies and partners in a classroom setting. Demonstrated expertise in managing foreign military sales (FMS) processes and/or international armaments cooperation with international allies and partners. *Note: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. 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.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12907960. 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

Application Deadline: 2026-03-26