Chief Graduate Professional Education and Program Enhancement

United States Air Force
  • Washington, DC
  • $100,558–$136,805 Per Year
5 days ago

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Chief Graduate Professional Education and Program Enhancement

Department of the Air Force

Air Education and Training Command

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Summary

The Chief of Graduate Professional Education coordinates and aligns Air Universitys 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.

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The Chief of Graduate Professional Education coordinates and aligns Air Universitys 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.

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1 vacancy in the following location:

Maxwell AFB, AL

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Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for moving expenses if authorized may be covered using PCS, Recruitment or Relocation Incentive in accordance with agency policy Salary $100,558 - $136,805 per year Pay scale & grade

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Promotion potential None

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Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Term - 3-Years

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  • 1701 General Education And Training

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Secret Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

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Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number 26AUG9ZSTEWART998520 Control number 879503700

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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 Universitys 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 universitys 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 universitys 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.

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  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
  • Obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • You may qualify for moving expenses if authorized may be covered using PCS, Recruitment or Relocation Incentive in accordance with agency policy
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Work may require uncommon tour of duty to include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Changes in individual workdays and shifts may be made or dictated by operational requirements.
  • This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service. This is an Administratively Determined position in the excepted service.
  • This position is excepted service, if you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary/trial period.
  • Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • The employee may be required to travel on military, commercial aircraft, or by any other designated means, sometimes on short notice, to meetings, mobile training, or other functions away from the duty site.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of higher education principles, theories, and practices related to curriculum development, instructional design, academic program review, and regional/specialized accreditation standards.
  • Knowledge of the policies, regulations, and directives of the Department of War (DoW), United States Air Force(USAF), and Air University (AU) as they apply to professional military education and institutional operations.
  • Skilled in applying advanced analytical and evaluative methods to assess academic programs, interpret complex policy, and resolve issues concerning institutional effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
  • Skilled in communicating complex information, both orally and in writing, to diverse audiences, including the development and presentation of executive-level reports, briefings, and policy guidance.
  • Ability to provide leadership and expert guidance for academic programs, manage complex processes such as program reviews, and collaborate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve institutional objectives.
  • Ability to develop, implement, and oversee academic policies, curriculum frameworks, and quality assurance processes in a complex higher education environment.

In order to qualify, a candidate must meet the education and/or experience requirements described. The candidates resume must clearly describe relevant experience, transcripts will be required as part of the application. An interview is expected to be performed as part of the candidate hiring process.

Education

Masters 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.

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. 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.

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.

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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.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.

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The following documents are required and must be provided with your application for this Public Notice: 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 Universitys mission of preparing students, faculty, and staff for a rapidly evolving digital environment.
  • Curriculum vitae (CV) or academic resume.
  • Official Transcripts- Legible PDF 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.

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 members 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).

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

How to Apply

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The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/09/2026

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13029962

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

  1. Your Resume/ Curriculum Vitae
  • If you submit more than one Resume/Curriculum Vitae, only the most recent (latest) will be reviewed to determine your qualifications. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp.
  • For qualification determination your Resume/Curriculum Vitae must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your Resume/Curriculum Vitae does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your Resume/Curriculum Vitae.
  • Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy.
  • Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume.
  1. A complete Application Questionnaire

  2. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.

  3. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here.

PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

Agency contact information

CHRISTOPHER WILBECK

Phone 334-953-4547 Email christopher.wilbeck.1@us.af.mil Address AETC Maxwell Faculty

50 Lemay Plaza South

Maxwell AFB, AL 36112

US

Next steps

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.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

Help

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application for this Public Notice: 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 Universitys mission of preparing students, faculty, and staff for a rapidly evolving digital environment.
  • Curriculum vitae (CV) or academic resume.
  • Official Transcripts- Legible PDF 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.

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 members 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).

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

How to Apply

Help

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/09/2026

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13029962

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

  1. Your Resume/ Curriculum Vitae
  • If you submit more than one Resume/Curriculum Vitae, only the most recent (latest) will be reviewed to determine your qualifications. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp.
  • For qualification determination your Resume/Curriculum Vitae must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your Resume/Curriculum Vitae does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your Resume/Curriculum Vitae.
  • Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy.
  • Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume.
  1. A complete Application Questionnaire

  2. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.

  3. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here.

PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

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Agency contact information

CHRISTOPHER WILBECK

Phone 334-953-4547 Email christopher.wilbeck.1@us.af.mil Address AETC Maxwell Faculty

50 Lemay Plaza South

Maxwell AFB, AL 36112

US

Next steps

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.

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Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Air Education and Training Command

Air University is the intellectual and leadership-development center of the Air and Space Forces. Our mission is to educate and develop Air, Space, and Cyberspace warrior leaders in support of the National Defense Strategy.

Air University, with headquarters at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, is a major component of Air Education and Training Command and is the lead agent for Air Force education.

Air University provides the full spectrum of Air Force education, encompassing pre-commissioning programs for new officers; graduate programs in specialized military disciplines; progressive, career-long professional military development for officer, enlisted, and civilian Airmen; and specialized programs for US cabinet appointees, senior executive service civilians, and general officers.

Air University draws on a long legacy of airpower education. The Wright brothers established the first US civilian flying school here in 1910. In the early 1930s, the Army Air Corps Tactical School moved to Montgomery, establishing Maxwell Field.

Air University was established in 1946, and today is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, masters, and doctor of philosophy degrees.

Applications will be accepted from United States citizens (U.S. citizenship required at time of application).

Agency contact information

CHRISTOPHER WILBECK

Phone 334-953-4547 Email christopher.wilbeck.1@us.af.mil Address AETC Maxwell Faculty

50 Lemay Plaza South

Maxwell AFB, AL 36112

US

Summary

The Chief of Graduate Professional Education coordinates and aligns Air Universitys 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.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

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Accepting applications

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Maxwell AFB, AL

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for moving expenses if authorized may be covered using PCS, Recruitment or Relocation Incentive in accordance with agency policy Salary $100,558 - $136,805 per year Pay scale & grade

AD 25

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Term - 3-Years

Occupations and job series

  • 1701 General Education And Training

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Secret Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

  • Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

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