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Duties

Major Duties of the Position: Teaches students in undergraduate courses, including the associated duties of enforcing classroom standards and provides extra instruction outside of normal class hours for students who require it. Teaches and course directs advanced, upper-level, division courses within the discipline. Demonstrates and disseminates advanced teaching skills in assigned classes through superior classroom organization, course and curricular planning, and delivery of best practices to colleagues of all ranks. Participates in department, faculty, and interdisciplinary efforts to improve course design, pedagogy, and interpersonal engagement. Participates in departmental efforts to improve educational programs by organizing and leading discussions regarding emerging techniques, technology, and scholarship for colleagues. Assists colleagues in the preparation and implementation of course material and content. Researches, plans, and delivers disciplinary and interdisciplinary scholarly and teaching material to interdisciplinary cadet and faculty audiences. Mentors junior military and civilian faculty within the department in building teaching excellence and innovation. Builds status as institutional leader in pedagogy, course design, curricular planning, and assessment. Provides student assessment and motivation.

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.
• Masters 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
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• 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: Masters in Biology or related field. ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES: Biology or related field. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Prior teaching experience, education/professional experience to support teaching anatomy and physiology courses. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Maj Lucia White, 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]