1. Communicates vision for distance learning programs, translating broad college objectives and program goals into concrete objectives, plans priorities, and assignments within the directorate. Identifies, advocates, and allocates resources required to accomplish work activities or projects to meet mission requirements, objectives, and priorities of programs in the directorate. Maintains overall accountability for distance learning curriculum development and execution in support of the AFGC mission and program objectives. Provides Dean's guidance to ensure the distance learning program curricula meet the academic requirements for JPME Phase 1 accreditation, regional accreditation, and higher-level guidance, as applicable. Maintains currency on core requirements and comprehensive standards and trends within accreditation relating to distance learning. Provides direction for the coordination of the design development, execution, and evaluation of distance learning programs courses in support of the AFGC mission and program objectives.

2. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Serves as 1st and 2nd level supervisor and in various personnel-management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO and diversity objectives. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Appraises subordinate workers performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques. Recommends awards when appropriate and approves within grade increases and or step increases. Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints
to higher level management. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems. Effects minor
disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters. Prepares documentation to support actions taken. Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Encourages self-development. Approves master leave schedule assuring adequate coverage for peak workloads and traditional
holiday vacation time.

3: Responsible to the Commandant for implementing AFGC policies related to the selection, professional development and evaluation of all faculty members whose primary assignment is to the distance learning program. Advises the Commandant on matters relating to the compensation and retention of civilian faculty members whose primary assignment is to the distance learning program. Provides oversight of directorate faculty development activities related to orientation, research activities, curriculum development initiatives, new techniques, and technology applications in the distance learning curriculum. Serves as approval authority for faculty management contract.

4. Performs administrative support functions and special projects, as directed, to include service on internal or external committees, providing advice and counsel as appropriate. Establishes and maintains professional relationships with academic and professional colleagues in other DoD schools and organizations, civilian institutions, and business and industrial concerns related to distance learning. Maintains liaison with AU officials concerning educational matters related to distance learning. Attends meetings and participates in other organizations activities intended to advance the state of knowledge in distance learning. Performs other professional duties that may be required or assigned by the commandant/vice commandant.

5. Conducts and/or supervises original, scholarly research and promotes curriculum innovations. Pursues publication of research in professional journals, scholarly publications, or other commercial or government publications. Promotes dissemination of research results and curriculum innovations through participation in professional organizational activities and collaboration with other professional military education schools. Serves as advisor to students pursuing study, writing assignments, and/or research. Preparation of textbooks, case studies, monographs, book reviews, readings in GCPME course books, elective course materials, electronic-based educational tools, and histories of general intellectual merit are considered as part of publication record. Researches and evaluates emerging technologies to improve and enhance distance learning strategies.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• A top-secret security clearance is required
• You may qualify for moving expenses if authorized and may be covered using PCS, Recruitment or Relocation Incentive in accordance with agency policy
• Position is subject to random drug testing.
• Incumbent will be required to travel by commercial or military conveyance to perform temporary duty, including overseas travel.
• 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.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of both the military and academic cultures.
• Broad knowledge of the subject matter that comprises the GCPME curriculum.
• Skill in designing, developing, and evaluating course materials.
• Knowledge of educational technology and distance learning strategies.
• Outstanding teaching skills.
• Broad knowledge of faculty recruitment, development, and promotion policies and issues.
• Knowledge of research methods and ability to conduct research in area of expertise.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally with a wide range and diverse group of people.
• Ability to write effectively including staff work and personnel assessments.
• Broad knowledge of military and civilian personnel systems.
• Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of an organization

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Starting September 27, 2025, USAJOBS began restricting all resumes to two pages in length. The restriction does NOT apply to this position. Please upload your Resume/Curriculum Vitae using the Other Documents (3) - Curriculum Vitae option. You are still required to provide a document in the Resume section to successfully submit your application. In the Resume section, please upload a document informing your Resume/Curriculum Vitae was submitted using Other Documents.

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.

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application for this Public Notice: Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

1. Cover letter, which should address your qualifications for the position described above. Include the Announcement Number for this position in your letter.
2. Digital Education Statement: Applicants will submit a statement describing their approaches to integrating digital education into teaching, scholarship, life experiences and/or service. The statement needs to highlight examples of leveraging technology to enhance learning, promote innovation, or advance digital literacy in an academic setting. Applicants are encouraged to address the use of emerging technologies, such as AI or data analytics, and their potential contributions to Air University's mission of preparing students, faculty, and staff for a rapidly evolving digital environment.
3. Curriculum vitae (CV) or academic resume.
4. Transcripts for graduate degrees. Legible PDF copies of official transcripts are required for initial application submission. If an official transcript is not yet available due to a recent graduation, a letter of degree completion provided by the university awarding the degree will suffice. However, if selected, you will be required to provide original copies of official transcripts.
5. Separate List of Professional References: Names and contact information for three individuals who can speak to your accomplishments, work ethic, and character. These individuals should have no stake in the outcome of this search.
6. Veterans: If claiming VRA, VEOA or Veterans' Preference - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD Form 214, which must include the character of service/type under honorable conditions (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge). This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD Form 214. If you are also claiming 10-point preference and/or 30% Disabled Veteran, you must submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of Purple Heart, if applicable).
7. Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2".
8. Promotion Consideration: If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements. You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service/discharge and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt.

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