Summary This announcement is for a TERM Position Not to Exceed 4 Years. You will serve as an ASSISTANT PROFESSOR in the N1/Personnel, Manpower, and Training Department of US NAVAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE. Responsibilities You will prepare and teach online lectures and manage asynchronous online instruction to support USNCC's Naval Core curriculum, in the field of Naval Force Design and related subjects. You will be responsible for teaching up to 12 courses per year: Typical course load of 1-2 courses per term, for 4 in each semester (two sessions each), and one in the summer. You will build and revise course modules based on assessment and evaluation data, and ensures all materials are up to date. You will manage a major segment of the core curriculum to include planning course; developing course syllabi, readings, other instructional materials and provide quality assurance of adjunct faculty. You will Serve as faculty advisor to students in academic program decisions, in selection of topics for individual and group research, in research methods, and the preparation of papers and oral presentations. You will conduct research into topics related to naval studies and publish in peer reviewed journals, books, chapters, and newspaper articles and conference papers. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Mastery of subject matter: Demonstrated command of the Government, law, executive branch defense policy, research and citation, critical thinking, and argumentation/use of evidence. Secondary fields of interest: familiarity with US public policy, ethics and leadership, national security policy, naval or military studies, US military/naval history, English and composition, or international affairs. Terminal degree in Organizational Leadership, Operational Analysis, National Security, History (with relevant research or study), or a related field. Advanced Warfighting degrees (SAMS, SAASS, SAW, JAWS, etc) are beneficial, but not mandatory. Knowledge of educational methods most appropriate for introductory collegiate instruction for experienced enlisted personnel and designated professionals, and relevant skill and experience in planning, developing, and teaching courses in national security affairs. Experience offering courses online, with strong preference for skills in asynchronous instruction. Knowledge of assessment of student learning, and of accreditation requirements connected to teaching. College (preferably online, asynchronous) teaching experience is preferred. GS-13: PROFESSOR In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Preparing and recording online lectures and managing asynchronous online instruction; 2) Working with an instructional design team, building course modules and revising based on assessment and evaluation data, and ensuring all materials are up to date; 3) Applying educational methods most appropriate for introductory collegiate instruction for experienced enlisted personnel and designated professionals; 4) Administering courses online, with strong preference for skills in asynchronous instruction relevant in planning, developing, and teaching courses in national security affairs; 5) Evaluating assessments of student learning, and of accreditation requirements connected to teaching, (specifically online college, asynchronous); and 6) Conducting independent research and analysis in fields of expertise, including working knowledge of research methods and procedures, analysis, and superior writing and briefing skills. NOTE: All experience must be fully demonstrated in your resume to be considered for the position. GS-12: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Delivering online lectures and managing asynchronous online instruction; 2) Assisting an instructional design team to update course modules based on assessment and evaluation data, and ensuring all materials are up to date; 3) Using instructional methods appropriate for introductory collegiate instruction for experienced enlisted personnel and designated professionals; 4) Administering courses online, with strong preference for skills in asynchronous instruction relevant in planning, developing, and teaching courses in national security affairs; 5) Evaluating assessments of student learning, and of accreditation requirements connected to teaching, (specifically online college, asynchronous); and 6) Conducting research and analysis under the guidance of senior faculty. NOTE: All experience must be fully demonstrated in your resume to be considered for the position. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1700/general-education-and-training-series-1701/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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 directly to paid employment. Education Degrees and academic credentials in military studies, international relations, etc are beneficial, but not mandatory. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Term appointments may be extended up to 8 years at the discretion of management and in accordance with applicable regulations. Additionally, you may be noncompetitively converted to a permanent career-conditional or career appointment under specific conditions. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.
