Duties The Air Command and Staff College provides a dynamic and evolving academic environment for teaching and research. Students in residence at ACSC are midcareer military officers and civil servants preparing to assume increased operational and strategic responsibilities across the world. Primary instructor responsibilities will include teaching, developing curriculum, and developing interdisciplinary expertise, to include knowledge of warfighting strategy and operations; teaching electives in the applicant's area(s) of specialization; grading student work; advising student research; conducting research and outreach of value to the airpower and security communities of interest; and service to the institution. Teaching duties approximate at 2/2 teaching load per academic year. Seminar size is approximately 12-14 students. The Air Command and Staff College contains a diverse faculty of security studies experts engaged in rigorous research on critical issues in contemporary security debates. It is a leading contributor of national security and airpower thought across the U.S. Government, and highly encourages policy-relevant scholarship from its faculty. Candidates will be expected to: engage in professional research and writing in areas of expertise and/or areas of governmental need; integrate research into graduate-level curriculum; actively seek publication of book manuscripts as well as scholarly works such as articles, monographs, and book reviews for publication in peer-reviewed scholarly journals, professional journals, and other outlets; and present results of research at appropriate conferences and symposia. Service responsibilities include: course leadership and curriculum development; committee assignment to fill departmental and institutional needs; and service as a subject matter expert to ACSC, Air University, the U.S. Air Force, and the Department of Defense on topics related to the applicant's area(s) of expertise. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Required Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service. This is an Administratively Determined position in the excepted service. You may qualify for moving expenses if authorized may be covered using PCS, Recruitment or Relocation Incentive in accordance with agency policy and procedures. Ability to obtain a Top-Secret Security clearance is required. Random drug testing is required. Incumbent may be required to travel by commercial or military conveyance to perform temporary duty. Qualifications Successful applicants will be mission-motivated, with a growth mindset and willingness to broaden their academic skillset, and be able to demonstrate: Knowledge of educational requirements, instructional methods, evaluation methods and procedures, and multidisciplinary teaching. Knowledge of contemporary debates within security studies and their relevance to airpower employment, warfighting, and force development. Knowledge of a variety of research methods, ability to conduct and lead research, and ability to demonstrate its relevance to contemporary National Security issues. Ability to effectively lead a team to design, develop, execute, and evaluate course material aligned with program outcomes. Ability to develop curriculum and present the material to senior leadership. Flexibility in employing a variety of instructional modalities and in teaching across disciplines. o Skill in written and oral communication to brief and/or lecture a wide variety of civilian and military audiences to include Air Force and DoD Agencies. Air University is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive educational environment: We are dedicated to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty committed to inclusive teaching and scholarship. Prospective candidates must engender a climate that values and uses diversity in all its forms to enrich debate and make the institution more inclusive. Applicants should address how they will further these goals in their diversity statement. Education Ph.D. required ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. 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 conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional information The position will be an initial three year appointment with a one-year probationary period, with the potential for continued reappointment for additional 3-5 year terms. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated in the "Highly Qualified" or "Best Qualified" Category on the rating criteria for this vacancy. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, click here . Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here . Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. 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Date Posted: 24 April 2024
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