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The National Defense University is recruiting for a Dean of Faculty and Academic Programs for the College of Information and CyberSpace (CIC.) The Dean is principally responsible to the VP-AA/Provost and their Component Head for the management and governance of the academic mission and their respective academic/research programs. Serves as the executive head of the
faculty and as chief academic officer, in collaboration with the Component Head, with responsibility for the development, implementation and assessment of its college's strategic plan.
The CIC serves as the Department of Defense's (DoD's) principal educational resource for the Services, the Joint Staff, the DoD Chief Information Officer (CIO), and the Office of the Secretary of Defense for Policy (OSD(P)) senior staffs for senior-level education regarding information and cyberspace strategy, policy, and warfare. As such, the CIC is responsible for a number of programs associated with leveraging information and information technology to achieve strategic objectives through cyberspace capabilities.
NDU develops joint warfighters and other national security leaders through rigorous academics, research and engagement to serve the common defense.
This is a Title 10 Excepted Service Appointment. Appointment is not to exceed 3 years with the possibility for extension.
10/26/2017 to 12/09/2017
$149,337 - $162,000 per year
AD 6
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - Up to 30%
No
Term - 3 years
Full-Time
6
Yes
NDU-18-02-10069180
482819000
Principal academic and policy adviser to the VP-AA/Provost and Component Head on all matters pertaining to the curriculum, accreditation, and faculty of their associated academic programs.
Provides the leadership, management, and expertise necessary to accomplish University-wide and component: strategic and operational academic program planning and assessment;
Ensures a comprehensive college oversight policy and assessment program to deliver an effective, high quality, graduate-level academic program.
Leads a rigorous process of planning and assessing the curriculum to ensure: it remains relevant to the national security environment; compliant with governing commissions, the curriculum appropriately reflects the mission of College; and is pedagogically sound.
Serves as an academic and educational advisor on University Dean's Council, the College Academic Policy Council (APC) and other governance councils
Teaches core, concentration, or elective courses as needed to maintain contact with College courses, classrooms, and students, and to support delivery of the College curriculum.
Maintains currency, expertise, and professional stature in the field through research and publication of scholarly work.
Background or Security Investigation: This is a Special Sensitive position which requires a background investigation. The individual selected for this position is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security determination to occupy a Special Sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment.
NDU has a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement, social security, and thrift savings; health, life, and long term care insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. NDU employees enjoy flexible work schedules, transit subsidy, and the opportunity to telecommute.
Initial Probationary Period: You will be required to serve an initial probationary period of 18 months.
Reemployed Annuitants: Department of Defense has the authority to hire annuitants without reduction in pay. For more information, go to: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/1400.25-V300.pdf
If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The following questions will be reviewed by the NDU screening panel. YOU MUST ATTACH YOUR RESPONSES TO THE EVALUATION CRITERIA AS A SEPARATE WORD DOCUMENT with your application. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT THIS INFORMATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. A screening panel will review your resume and narrative answers to the questions listed below to evaluate your qualifications for the position. NDU uses a multi-tier selection process for academic positions The following questions will be reviewed by the NDU screening panel
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.
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