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This is a Full-Time appointment to the academic faculty at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. The selectee will serve as the Academic Dean for an initial period of up to 3 years. At the discretion of the Superintendent, the selectee may serve additional years. Full faculty tenure may be granted after four to six years in the position.
The position serves as the Academic Dean within the Immediate Office of the Superintendent, in the Office of the Academic Dean, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, N.Y. The Academy, one of the five Federal Academies, is a degree granting institution fully accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Upon graduation, the Midshipmen (male and female) are awarded Bachelor of Science degrees, licensed as Merchant Marine Officers by the U.S. Coast Guard and are commissioned as Officers in the U.S. Reserves or Active Duty Military Service. Located on the North Shore of Long Island in Western Nassau County, it is one of the world’s foremost institutions in the field of maritime education and consists of 82 acres of waterfront land including a Museum, library and fitness/recreational facilities available to both faculty and staff. For further information, visit our web site at http://www.usmma.edu.
This position is ideal for a highly motivated, experienced professional who has the academic credentials and background to direct an institution of higher learning academic program. Well qualified candidates must be highly motivated and experienced professionals possessing integrity, stamina, and ingenuity, and be capable of adjusting to various work environments, physical demands, and schedules.
03/01/2017 to 04/14/2017
$127,595 - $170,400 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - 20% or less travel expected
Yes—Relocation expenses will be paid.
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
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MARAD.MMA-2017-0025
465043600
The Academic Dean, with the assistance of two Assistant Academic Deans, is responsible for developing, recommending, administering, and directing the Academy’s academic program. The specific duties include developing academic policy and curricula to implement that policy; administering faculty affairs, including the selection, orientation, supervision, guidance, and career development of the faculty; supervising the heads of the Department of Marine Engineering, Department of Marine Transportation, Department of Mathematics and Science, Department of Humanities, Department of Physical Education and Athletics, Office of Professional Development and Career Services, Office of the Registrar, Academic Center for Excellence, and the Library. This position is also responsible for controlling and evaluating the instruction, testing, and grading of Midshipmen, including evaluation of instructor and student performance; providing academic education necessary to qualify Midshipmen to receive the Bachelor of Science degree in accordance with standards of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education; serving as the lead representative to the U.S. Coast Guard, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and other academic oversight, audit and accreditation bodies to ensure that Academy academic programs and policies are in compliance with applicable regulations. This position serves as the lead representative, in coordination with the Maritime Administrator and Superintendent, on all Faculty Union contract negotiations; and provides instructional systems and technology.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Displaced employees may be eligible for ICTAP or CTAP priority consideration. For more information, please review the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE: PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume/ application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination. Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level.
Your application will be rated on the extent and quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the position. The answers you select on the included questionnaire must be substantiated in your resume. If upon review, it is determined that your described work history, competencies, and/or supporting documents do not support your answer choices, your application may not be referred to the selecting official. Please ensure that your work history provides enough details to support your answers. The Maritime Administration's Human Resources office is ultimately responsible for determining your final rating.
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The following documents must be provided by the closing date:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must submit a complete application package (including resume, transcript, license, education/ license/degree question responses and supporting documents) no later than 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on the closing date of the announcement.
Please print off, respond to, and include the following announcement questions with your application package.
QUESTIONNAIRE:
1. Are you a U.S. Citizen?
a. Yes b. No
2. By responding to this question, you acknowledge that you have reviewed the "Key Requirements" section of this announcement to determine which documents, if any, you need to provide in support of this application.
a. Yes b. No
3. Which of the following responses best describes the education you have completed to qualify for this position? For response ‘a’ please also list: Degree, Major, year completed, and school. You will also need to provide transcripts for verification of education.
a. I have earned a Doctorate degree (or other terminal degree) from an accredited school in a discipline related to this position.
Degree ___________________________ Major ________________________
Year Completed __________________________________ School ________________________
b. None.
4. Have you taught at the college level or do you have at least 4 years of experience in the maritime industry.
a. Yes b. No
5. My most recent work performance evaluation was satisfactory or better (includes pass/fail systems).
a. Yes b. No
6. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this application package and questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application or its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the selection process: I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled; I may be denied an appointment; and/or removed and debarred from Federal service (5 CFR, Part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding ‘No’ to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
a. Yes b. No
7. How did you first become aware of this position vacancy?
a. From a friend, family member, or colleague who is attending or working at the USMMA.
b. From HigherEdJobs.com
c. From the USMMA Official Website
d. Other source (Please identify): __________________________________
Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in disqualification and removal from consideration for this position.
SEND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS TO: HRApplicantInbox@usmma.edu
Note: You MUST list the Job Announcement # and Job Title in the subject line of your email. If you are unable to send your application materials by email, they can be sent by U.S. Mail but MUST be received by the closing date of the announcement.
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION:
U.S. Department of Transportation / Maritime Administration
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Office of Human Resources
300 Steamboat Road
Kings Point, New York 11024-1699
(516) 726-6180
For information on your status after the vacancy closes, please contact:
U.S. Department of Transportation / Maritime Administration
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Office of Human Resources 300 Steamboat Road
Kings Point, New York 11024-1699
(516) 726-6180
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/465043600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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