Summary This position leads the Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center (MSFRIC), encompassing the Library, Teaching & Learning Center, and AU Press. Responsibilities include providing strategic direction, managing teams and programs, and offering expertise in academic operations (faculty & student support). Reports to the Air University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Deputy Provost. Responsibilities Directs the activities of the MSFRIC, providing advice, consultation, management, and governance related to the assigned portions of AU's academic enterprise. Collaborates with learning professionals across DOD and academia to maintain understanding of innovative learning methods and improve AU's educational programs. Maintains personal credibility as a scholar. Faculty-member and subject-matter expert. Aids the supervisor in various aspects, including manpower management, budgeting, and overseeing the implementation of academic procedures. Offers counsel to AU leadership on faculty-related concerns spanning multiple schools, proficiently coordinating related events. Furthermore, undertakes supplementary duties to enhance the effectiveness of the AU/CC, CV, CAO, Deputy Provost and the Academic Affairs Team and the Teaching and Learning Center. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Professional knowledge of current principles and philosophy of education, its theories, practices, and techniques. Professional knowledge of academic support services, to include library services, and teaching and learning center services. Ability to work collaboratively and harmoniously with others throughout the college and university. Ability to effectively prioritize and organize assigned activities to meet short and long-range goals and objectives. Ability to evaluate information related to programs, materials, and individuals, determine effectiveness, identify problems, and recommend solutions. Knowledge of personnel policies, practices, and procedures. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of the organization and to mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors. Air University is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive educational environment: Air University is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive educational environment: We are dedicated to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty committed to inclusive teaching and scholarship. Prospective candidates must engender a climate that values and uses diversity in all its forms to enrich debate and make the institution more inclusive. Applicants should address how they will further these goals in their diversity statement. Education Master's degree is required (a Ph.D. or Ed. D is highly desired). The degree should be from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution in a discipline appropriate to the AU mission. Areas of studies ideally should include organizational change/process improvement, student/faculty/staff services, library services, curriculum development, teaching, learning, writing and study methods, principles and techniques or demonstrated job/career/academic professional experience for consideration as equivalent in those areas. ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit official transcripts with the application. 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. Additional Information The position will be an initial three-year appointment with a one-year probationary period, with the potential for continued reappointment for additional 1-5 year terms. This position is subject to Air University's tenure and promotion policy, this position is tenure-track eligible. 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. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.