CHDS occasionally has openings for exceptionally talented educators in homeland security. Positions may be as part-time contractors or full-time Naval Postgraduate School Adjuncts. Candidates seeking tenure track positions should apply to the National Security Affairs department, instead of CHDS.
Candidates must have an outstanding record of achievement as evidenced through scholarly publications (books, peer-reviewed articles), and exceptional teaching and thesis advising skills. Candidates should also have experience with network-based, distributed learning, and with executive and other adult learners. A Ph.D. or suitable terminal degree with experience is preferred.
CHDS seeks candidates with expertise in one or more of the following topics spanning the field of homeland security: innovative leadership, change management, state-local-tribal government, public administration, strategy and planning, counter-terrorism, intelligence, infrastructure protection, public health, law enforcement, public safety, psychology of terrorism, border security, comparative governments, and homeland security technology.
Qualified applicants should submit a full curriculum vitae and references. We will keep your application on file indefinitely and contact you if we are interested.
Posted by Stephanie Anabo
September 10, 2012 08:56
Title: Content Specialist at the Homeland Security Digital Library
Summary: A local job with national reach! This is a great opportunity for those in the Monterey area seeking part-time work with resume-building potential. While working at the digital library, you will improve your internet research and computer skills, develop a deeper understanding of topics and issues in the field of homeland security, and gain practical knowledge of U.S. government resources and documents. Your work will be part of a nationally recognized resource and you will have the opportunity to begin building your own professional online presence by contributing to a highly respected homeland security blog.
Responsibilities: Content Specialists are responsible for entering new materials into the Homeland Security Digital Library's database. They evaluate a wide variety of internet sources for credibility and relevance to the field of homeland security and catalog these resources in the library's database according to specific in-house guidelines. Their work makes it possible for library users to find resources contained within the collection. Content Specialists work as a team and evaluate each others' work to ensure consistency and accuracy throughout the database.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Must demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
Excellent writing, research and organization skills.
Strong computer skills.
Basic knowledge of issues and topics within the field of homeland security is preferred.
About the Organization: The Homeland Security Digital Library (HSDL) is the nation's premier research collection of open-source resources related to homeland security policy, strategy and organizational management. The HSDL is sponsored by the Naval Postgraduate School's Center for Homeland Defense and Security and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s National Preparedness Directorate, FEMA.
Position Details:
Open to U.S. Citizens only.
On-site in Monterey, CA. No telecommuting.
Non-government, contract position.
Part-time. 20 hrs per week. No weekends.
$17.35 per hour.
To Apply: Please submit your cover letter and resume to jobs@chds.us. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Posted by Jeff Ottinger
November 05, 2012 10:25
Application Developer – web and mobile
The Center for Homeland Defense and Security at the Naval Postgraduate School (CHDS) has been the nation's premier provider of homeland security graduate and executive level education since 2002. CHDS has an IT development team that builds internet-based applications in support of our academic programs and digital libraries – to include projects such as games/simulations, mapping, big data, blogging tools, searching and categorizing, and more. We have a position for a mid-level application developer with advanced scripting, design and technical experience. If you have strong internet app development skills, you like working in a small team, you like learning and trying new things and being challenged, then we'd like to hear from you.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated, advanced scripting and app development skills and experience. Knowledge of HTML5, JQUERY and JavaScript libraries, PHP, CSS and related web/mobile technologies.
Demonstrated database experience, preferably in mysql.
Advanced UI design and skill with custom business logic.
Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant field.
To be considered, submit 1) a resume, 2) a brief statement of interest, and 3) examples of recent work. Please respond to jobs@chds.us. This is an in-office, full-time position located in Monterey CA.
