Chief Graduate Professional Education and Program Enhancement

About the role

The Chief of Graduate Professional Education coordinates and aligns Air University's curricula across all graduate programs. This role advises schools and programs on curriculum development and supports academic program reviews.

Key duties include advising on instructional design, curriculum delivery, instructional methodologies, briefing leaders on findings, drafting policy/guidance, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders to sustain high-quality, policy-compliant, accredited curriculum.

What you will do

• Graduate Curriculum Oversight Apply expert knowledge, including an understanding of the Student Information System (SIS), Learning Management System (LMS), instructional system design (ISD) best practices, and how emerging technologies shape learning experiences in AU graduate curriculum planning/design.
• Apply expert knowledge in innovative teaching techniques to shape instructional policy across Air University's graduate programs.
• Analyze curricula and present findings to Air University (AU) leadership.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Academic Program Review, Accreditation, and Compliance The position is dedicated to academic program review, accreditation management, and policy compliance.
• The Chief manages the university's academic review processes to ensure they meet institutional priorities and strict regional and specialized accreditation standards.
• They conduct complex analyses of academic policies, ensuring full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements from the DoW, CJCS, and the USAF.
• Additionally, they are responsible for producing executive-level reports for senior leadership and continuously developing, coordinating, and implementing new educational policies to meet evolving academic needs.
• Mission Contribution and Special Projects The duties involve direct contribution to the university's mission and external representation.
• The Chief actively engages in teaching, scholarship, and service by delivering instruction, facilitating workshops, and providing subject matter expertise.
• Furthermore, they represent Air University at various task groups, committees, and external conferences, providing high-level organizational and academic support for special projects and events.

Education

Master's degree is required. The degree should be from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution ideally include curriculum and instructional development, management, academic leadership or education or a demonstrated job/career/academic professional experience for consideration as equivalent in those areas. PhD or other appropriate terminal degree is preferred.

EDUCATION: You MUST submit legible reproductions of official academic transcripts. Digital copies must display all official registrar markings (Official Seal, Signature, Watermarks). An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education.

Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.

You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

How you will be evaluated

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.

Documents you must provide

• 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.
• Online Application - Questionnaire Cover letter, which should address your qualifications for the position described above.
• Include the Announcement Number for this position in your letter.
• 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.
• Curriculum vitae (CV) or academic resume.
• Official Transcripts- Legible reproductions of official academic transcripts.
• Digital copies must display all official registrar markings (Official Seal, Signature, Watermarks).
• If recent graduation precludes transcript issuance, an official letter of degree completion issued by the awarding institution is acceptable.
• However, if selected, you will be required to provide original copies of official transcripts.
• 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.
• 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).
• Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, AND a SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if different from your recent SF-50.
• Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2".
• 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.
• OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS: Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.
• Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.
• Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).

What to expect next

Once your application package is received an acknowledgement email will be sent. If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration.

If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration. To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.

If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.

Additional information

The position will be an initial three year appointment with a 2-year probationary period, with the potential for continued reappointment for additional 1-5 year terms. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here.

To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated in the "Highly Qualified" or "Best Qualified" Category on the rating criteria for this vacancy.

You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.

For additional information, click here. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.