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Duties

Major Duties of the Position: DUTY 1: Teaches students in undergraduate courses, including the associated duties of enforcing classroom standards. Builds personal teaching skills in assigned classes through development, consumption, and delivery of department and faculty-level mentoring on course design, pedagogy, and interpersonal engagement. Serves as a course director. Grows and augments departmental educational programs by providing advice and counsel regarding techniques, technology, and scholarship to departmental colleagues and leadership. Mentors students through the provision of extra instruction outside of normal class hours, academic advising, and assistance with research and writing. Participates in professional development activities within the department, and /or faculty wide, in building teaching excellence. Provides student assessment and motivation. Works towards developing and implementing innovative teaching practices. DUTY 2: Develops research on topics of interest to the scholarly community. Builds credible reputation as a scholar through continued progress in specified research agenda and contributions to the body of knowledge. Prepares papers and presentations containing the findings of research and scholarly study. Publishes peer-reviewed work in appropriate professional outlets at a pace and quality consistent with accepted disciplinary standards. Pursues professional development through membership in professional organizations, consultation on scholarly products, and participation in organized professional events. Seeks and supports opportunities to engage cadets in research efforts and community events within the discipline, like participating in conferences. DUTY 3: Develops administrative and planning capabilities in support of department and faculty mission execution. Performs appropriate administrative functions, as assigned, to ensure the timely and effective offering of education both in and out of the classroom. Participates in faculty governance by attending department and faculty meetings and serving, when requested, on departmental and faculty committees, teams, and task forces. Mentors cadets outside of the classroom by serving in positions including, but not necessarily limited to, Associate Air Officer Commanding for Academics (AAOCA), academic advisor, and athletic team Officer Representative (OR). Participates in intra- and inter-department activities including, but not necessarily limited to, search committees, outcome teams, faculty senate, and interdisciplinary governance or topical committees. Serves as an academic advisor for cadets.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• The selected candidate will be subject to a security investigation leading to successful completion of a background investigation with a favorable adjudication. The selectee's failure to meet this requirement will be grounds for termination.
• Essential qualities expected of every faculty member include the personal attributes of integrity, industry, cooperation, initiative, and breadth of intellectual interests.
• Doctoral degree (see Qualifications for required academic disciplines)
• The salary shown is the minimum (Annual) amount to be paid and may be set higher commensurate with individual's qualifications and experience.
• You will be required to serve a 1-year trial period
• As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information go to: http://www.sss.gov

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A PhD in chemistry or a related field. ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES: Candidates will have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and and research in biochemistry. Experience teaching biochemistry at the undergraduate and graduate level is highly desired. Experience leading research projects and programs is desired. Leadership experience in curriculum development and academic assessment is desired. Applicants will be assessed based on education, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and demonstrated service to educational institutions and the discipline commensurate with years in the discipline. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience teaching and performing research in biochemistry or a related field. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Lt Col Hershel Lackey, email: [email protected]. Please do not email documents or completed applications to this address as they will not be considered.

Education

EDUCATION:
If selected, you will be requested to provide original copies of ALL OFFICIAL transcripts for degrees being pursued or obtained (or letter of degree completion if an OFFICIAL transcript is not available due to recent graduation) to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a transcript to be considered OFFICIAL, it should be printed on university letterhead and the registrar's official seal/signature must appear on the transcript. Your transcripts must also reflect the degree awarded/conferred date. Transcripts labeled UNOFFICIAL will not be accepted.

Upon request, ensure you include ALL transcripts to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae (resume) even if not required for this position.

FOREIGN EDUCATION:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the educational requirements. However, you must show proof that 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 when applying in the form of an "official" statement of U.S. equivalency from a Department of Education approved (non-federal) agency (i.e. AICE, NACES), who will complete a U.S. Standard of Education Conversion.

Contacts

• Address USAFA Faculty 5136 Eagle Drive USAF Academy, CO 80840 US
• Name: USAF Academy Faculty Staffing Team
• Email: [email protected]