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Asynchronous Professor Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Asynchronous Professor information

What is the difference between Asynchronous Professor vs Synchronous Professor?

AspectAsynchronous ProfessorSynchronous Professor
CredentialsMaster's or Doctorate in relevant fieldMaster's or Doctorate in relevant field
Work EnvironmentOnline, flexible schedule, asynchronous learning platformsOnline or in-person, scheduled live sessions
Employer & IndustryUniversities, online education providersUniversities, colleges, online education providers
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on flexible, self-paced teaching rolesFocus on real-time, scheduled teaching roles

In summary, an Asynchronous Professor primarily teaches through pre-recorded lectures and flexible schedules, while a Synchronous Professor conducts live, scheduled classes. Both roles require similar credentials but differ in delivery method and work environment.

What cities in Washington are hiring for Asynchronous Professor jobs? Cities in Washington with the most Asynchronous Professor job openings:
Infographic showing various Asynchronous Professor job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 70% Full Time, 28% Part Time, and 2% Temporary. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Remote job distribution.

$76K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago


U.S. Department Of Defense rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 537 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

28th of 49 rated military and defense


Job description

National Defense University (NDU) supports the joint warfighter and Intelligence Community by providing rigorous graduate level education to develop senior analysts and strategic leaders who have the ability to operate and creatively think in an unpredictable and complex world.
This is a Title 10 Excepted Service Appointment. Appointment is not to exceed 2 years with the possibility for extension.Qualifications:Required Qualifications
  1. An earned master's degree or other international equivalent terminal degree (doctorate preferred) from a regionally accredited university in a discipline directly related to national security, public policy, cyberspace strategy security, information technology, data analytics, strategic leadership, strategic intelligence, history, emerging technologies, regional studies, international relations, strategic influence, or other relevant peripheral areas.
  2. Substantive knowledge and relevant experience in fields directly relevant to the College mission.
  3. Recent and/or deep expertise in matters related to the Intelligence Community, national security policy, cyberspace strategy, data and AI, regional issues, and emerging technologies.
  4. Evidence of excellence in teaching as a faculty member at an accredited college or university, including instruction, course development, instructional design, and instruction across various modalities (in-person, asynchronous, remote).
  5. The ability to teach within NIC's core curriculum which requires expertise in intelligence collection, intelligence analysis, leadership and management, intelligence and national security policy, emerging and disruptive technology, international relations and global security, and/or academic research methods and design.
  6. Ability to conduct stakeholder outreach and engagement.
  7. Interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills including the ability to work effectively both independently and, in a team, or collaborative environment; initiative in carrying out mission responsibilities based on supervisor guidance.
Criteria for Determining Academic Rank
Professor (AD-04); Salary Range: $144,837-$183,428: Requires an earned doctoral degree or equivalent terminal degree in a field related to national security. Documented experience in full-time graduate-level teaching at a regionally accredited university or college for at least 8 years of which at least three years must be at the graduate level, sustained record of excellence and leadership of scholarship among peers and external recognition of excellence and a sustained record of advancement of institutional partnerships, relationships that leverage cross-component mission success, and networks of influence that contribute to national security.
Associate Professor (AD-03); Salary Range: $103,582-$148,053 : Requires an earned doctoral degree or equivalent terminal degree in a field related to national security. Requires 5 years teaching experience, with at least 2 years graduate, record of excellence and leadership of scholarship among peers, and external recognition of excellence and record of advancement of institutional partnerships. relationships that leverage cross-component mission success, and networks of influence that contribute to national security.
Assistant Professor (AD-02); Salary Range: $76,788-$124,231: Requires an earned master's degree, doctoral degree, or equivalent terminal degree preferred, in a field related to national security. Education or teaching experience in an academic environment, knowledge of best practices, and commitment to lifelong learning, and at least one (1) year, or the instructional equivalent, of full-time graduate-level teaching experience at a regionally accredited college or university, scholarship/research resulting in the creation and sharing of new knowledge through teaching or publishing; and aptitude in collaboration across institutional boundaries.
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.Education:Education Requirement: Master's degree or other international equivalent terminal degree (doctorate preferred) from a regionally accredited university in a discipline directly related to national security, public policy, cyberspace strategy security, information technology, data analytics, strategic leadership, or financial management.
Official Transcripts: Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if the position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified PRIOR to appointment, if selected for the role.
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FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence PRIOR to appointment.
    • Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
    • For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education.
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