Part-Time Security Cooperation Instructor (DSCU)

Seneca Holdings; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 827,000 - 1,240,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

White Pine Innovations seeks a Part-Time Security Cooperation (SC) Instructor to support the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU). You will conduct research, teach graduate‑level SC strategy, policy, and planning, and develop instructional content aligned with DoD and DSCU standards.

The role emphasizes delivering instruction to U.S. and international military, civilian, and interagency students, and updating materials to reflect current guidance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related SC field.
• 10+ years of operational, strategic, and planning SC experience in or supporting the US government.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain a favorable suitability adjudication, based on a Tier 3 background investigation.
• Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to synchronize research and training priorities with government supervisors, functional leads, senior leadership, and partner organizations.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint) and AI proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and providing analytical support to DSCU faculty and staff.
• Lead and establish priorities for the vetting of content, product development, reviews, dissemination strategy, and coordination of stakeholders.
• Serve as an instructor for DSCU programs, delivering graduate ‑ level instruction focused on Security Cooperation (SC) strategy, policy, and planning.
• Develop, deliver, and assess instructional content for DSCU courses in accordance with DSCU academic standards and approved curricula.
• Instruct U.S. and international military, civilian, and interagency students on the application of SC tools, frameworks, and policies.
• Prepare and periodically update course materials to ensure alignment with current DoD, DSCA, and DSCU guidance.
• Engage with DSCU stakeholders to incorporate case studies, lessons learned, and contemporary issues into instructional content.
• Maintain subject matter expertise through continued research, professional development, and collaboration within the SC enterprise.
• Coordinate instructional content and updates with DSCU academic leadership and program staff to ensure consistency and compliance with accreditation requirements.

Skills

Clearance readiness

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Microsoft Office 365 & AI proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Security Cooperation or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

AI tools

Job description

White Pine Innovations seeks a Part-Time Security Cooperation (SC) Instructor to support the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU). You will conduct research, teach graduate‑level SC strategy, policy, and planning, and develop instructional content aligned with DoD and DSCU standards.

The role emphasizes delivering instruction to U.S. and international military, civilian, and interagency students, and updating materials to reflect current guidance.