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Under the supervision of the Director of Educational Methodology, this temporary position will support planning and administration of faculty development and curricular initiatives. The incumbent will also conduct research related to the scholarship of teaching and learning and on topics of institutional interest. Expertise in areas related to instructional design, educational technology, and the science of learning will receive special consideration.
10/21/2021 to 11/29/2021
$52,156 - $53,931 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Travel (domestic and/or international) may be required up to 10% of the time.
No
Temporary - 1 year
Full-time
Excepted
None
No
No
NEDQ210755
617967600
See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.
Who May Apply:
US Citizens
This is a temporary Title 10 Faculty position.
To qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your résumé must clearly describe your relevant experience; your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is available at http://www.armycivilianservice.com/JOA/Transcripts.pdf (http://www.armycivilianservice.com/JOA/Transcripts.pdf).
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTORS/KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Applicants will be rated based on the criteria listed below by a panel of subject matter experts appointed with the purpose of identifying the best-qualified candidates.
1. Ph.D. or Ed.D. from an accredited institution, achieved no earlier than five years prior to the date of this announcement. Candidates within six months of completing a Ph.D. or Ed.D. may apply.
2. Ph.D. or Ed.D. in a discipline relevant to education, such as higher education, curriculum and instruction, adult education, instructional design, and educational psychology.
3. Expertise in educational research methodology (to include quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research) is preferred.
4. Demonstrated potential for high-quality research, writing, and presentation related to the scholarship of teaching and learning that bridges the gap between theory and practice. The candidate should include a research proposal related to educational methodology in adult or professional military education environments. The selection official will consider the scholarly merit and relevance of the candidate's research proposal.
5. Ability to coach a diverse faculty cadre in the implementation of innovative pedagogy.
6. Evidence of the potential to design and lead faculty development offerings in the areas of expertise listed above.
7. Ability to work collegially with diverse (military, civilian, international) graduate students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience.
For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications (http://www.opm.gov/qualifications) and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html).
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The application review process to determine if you meet the experience and education requirements found in the job announcement begins upon the closing date of the announcement. If you are one of the top candidates, you may be invited to interview by the selection official. If selected, you will receive a tentative job offer. Depending on the strength of the applicant pool, this process may take several months after the closing date of the job announcement.
Please follow all instructions carefully, as failure to submit a complete application could invalidate your submission. In this regard, please be sure to read the HOW TO APPLY and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS sections.
DO NOT upload application materials to the USAJobs.gov resume submission system. Submit application packages and requests for further information directly to:
U.S. Army War College Office of the G1
46 Ashburn Drive (Anne Ely Hall, Room 233)
Carlisle Barracks, PA 17013
usarmy.carlisle.awc.mbx.g1-civilian-personel-division@mail.mil
usarmy.carlisle.awc.mbx.g1-civilian-personel-division@mail.mil
Please see the list of requirements in the "How to Apply" section.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates could contain personal information for someone other than the applicant. Redact these documents to remove the personal information of others before submitting your application. You may be asked to provide an un-redacted version of the documents to confirm your eligibility for selection.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the job announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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 which includes the items listed below. Applications must be postmarked or e-dated by the closing date of this job announcement. Please include the job announcement number on the application.
Army network servers have an overall limit of 10 MB per email. To ensure delivery of your application, we recommend that applicants limit overall email size to no more than 5-8 MB. You may send documents in several emails to reduce overall size.
The USAWC G1 will provide email confirmation of all received applications. If you do not receive delivery confirmation within three business days please contact the USAWC G1 at (717) 245-4596 or (717) 961-2256, or via email to
usarmy.carlisle.awc.mbx.g1-civilian-personel-division@mail.mil
usarmy.carlisle.awc.mbx.g1-civilian-personel-division@mail.mil
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, etc.) will be reviewed by a specially appointed selection committee 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.
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/617967600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The postdoctoral fellow will serve in the capacity of junior civilian faculty position as provided under Title 10, United States Code, and contribute to program administration, facilitation, and research at the U.S. Army War College. They must possess expertise in Educational Methodology and demonstrate commitment to a career in educational support at the college or university level.
Fellowships provide up to one year of support for individuals after attainment of the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree. Highly qualified doctoral candidates in ABD status may also be considered. Initial appointment is for one year, beginning no later than 15 June 2022, with the possibility of extension to a second year depending on the needs of the institution, performance, and availability of funds. There is no guarantee of extension beyond the first year. Federal regulations require a one-year probationary period.
The US Army War College, one of central Pennsylvania's largest and most respected employers, is located at idyllic Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, home to a historic Army post that provides a collegial, vibrant, and secure work environment with plenty of opportunities for professional growth and development. The post is in south-central Pennsylvania, 30 minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg and two hours from Washington, D.C. The Carlisle community has a temperate climate, excellent schools, and low cost of living.
