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Duties

To perform academic faculty duties in the United States Air Force (USAF) Academy Preparatory School and English Department. The incumbent will teach junior-college level English courses; will plan, develop, and implement same courses, and will work with other department faculty members in areas of curriculum development, effective teaching concepts, and means of enhancing the student's learning process. The incumbent should demonstrate the potential for course leadership, leadership positions within the department, the expertise to participate in the development of the English curriculum, and for service beyond the department. The incumbent will evaluate the performance, leadership, and officer potential of cadet candidates and advise students in a classroom environment and one-on-one basis to enhance their academic and study skill potential. The incumbent will serve in auxiliary positions as established by the Commander, the Academic Dean, or the Department Head; be willing to participate in the military training and physical conditioning of cadet candidates and will conduct research and promote professional development activities to maintain professional currency.

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.
• Bachelor’s 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
• This is NOT a designated drug testing position
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: At a minimum, candidates must possess: 1) an earned Bachelor's degree in English or related discipline and five years of full-time teaching experience; or 2) a relevant master's degree and three years of full-time teaching experience. All candidates must show potential for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES: English or closely related discipline. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Successful candidates will have a strong commitment to undergraduate English instruction with experience and success working with remedial English students. Preference will be given to those who have demonstrated excellence and innovation in teaching at the high school or post-high school level, who have experience integrating relevant technologies into an English curriculum, and who have a commitment to the success of students of diverse backgrounds and the development of students as "whole persons." A terminal degree in English or closely related discipline is preferred OR an earned master's degree in English or closely related discipline with five or more years of teaching experience at the secondary or post-secondary level. Candidates will have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. Leadership experience in curriculum development and academic assessment is desired. Applicants will be assessed based on education, evidence of teaching effectiveness, quality of scholarship, and demonstrated service to educational institutions and the discipline commensurate with years in the discipline.

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]