USAJOBS · 12 hours ago
Command Instructor of English
Air Force Academy, Colorado, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $114K/yr
3+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Command Instructor of English for the United States Air Force Academy. The role involves teaching junior college-level English courses, supervising the English Department, and enhancing students' learning processes through curriculum development and effective teaching strategies.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Performs faculty duties and teaches junior college-level courses
Provides first level supervisory responsibility and directs the English Department at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Preparatory School
Teaches and tutors junior college-level English courses; plans, develops, and implements same courses; works with other department faculty members in areas of curriculum development, effective teaching concepts, and means of enhancing the students' learning process
Evaluates performance, leadership, and officer potential of cadet candidates and advises students in a classroom and on a one-on-one basis to enhance their academic and study skills potential
Serves in auxiliary unit positions as established by the Commander or the Academic Dean, and will conduct and promote professional development activities
Qualification
Required
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
Essential qualities expected of every faculty member include the personal attributes of integrity, industry, cooperation, initiative, and breadth of intellectual interests
Bachelor's degree in English or related discipline and five years of full-time teaching experience; or a relevant Master's Degree and 3 years of full-time teaching experience
All candidates must show potential for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
You will be required to serve a 1-year trial period
If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations
As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit
Candidates 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
Preferred
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 leadership and teaching of developmental writing at the post-secondary level
Experience with assessment and integrating relevant technologies into a developmental writing curriculum
Commitment to the success of students of varied backgrounds and the development of students as 'whole persons.'
Leadership experience in curriculum development and academic assessment is desired
Benefits
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.
Company
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