The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the Graduate School of Engineering and Management. The Institute seeks a creative and innovative individual who can bring the Graduate School to the next level of excellence in achieving its vision to be a leader in defense-focused research and education.
Summary
The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the Graduate School of Engineering and Management. The Institute seeks a creative and innovative individual who can bring the Graduate School to the next level of excellence in achieving its vision to be a leader in defense-focused research and education.
AFIT is a federal institution located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) approximately 10 miles east of the city of Dayton, OH. The Institute provides defense-focused, graduate education primarily for the U.S. Air Force and the Department of Defense. AFIT enrolls military officers from the Air Force, as well as officers from the other armed services, enlisted personnel, international officers, and Department of Defense and traditional civilian students. The Graduate School is a Carnegie-classified High Research Activity doctoral institution with 25 MS degree programs, 13 PhD programs, and 19 certificate programs in engineering, applied science, mathematics, and management; 7 programs are accredited by ABET at the advanced level. The Graduate School provides its students with several significant advantages, including a more personalized educational experience, academic programs with a defense-related focus, and research on high-priority defense problems. The Graduate School maintains a very strong applied-research focus through its seven multi-disciplinary research centers, collaborations with research entities located on WPAFB and throughout the defense establishment and through robust cooperation and interaction in graduate engineering disciplines with other area universities through the Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education. We invite you to visit https://www.afit.edu/EN/ for more details on our academic programs and research areas.
*This is an academic administration and leadership position. Renewal of the 5-year contract is based upon performance and approval of the Chancellor and may be considered after the initial 5-year appointment period.
The primary purpose for this position is to performs managerial and administrative duties in the Graduate School of Engineering and Management in the Air Force Institute of Technology.
The Dean is the senior academic and administrative officer of the Graduate School of Engineering and Management. The incumbent is responsible to the faculty, the Chancellor, and the Chief Academic Officer for effective leadership in the development and operation of the school's academic programs and the direction of the school's management and support structure.
As a senior officer of the Institute, the Dean, working with the Chancellor and other executive leaders, also has Institute-wide academic and administrative responsibilities in fulfillment of the total AFIT mission.
Academic leadership and direction for the faculty of the school in the identification, planning, and operation of all instruction and research programs.
Executive and managerial direction and operational control of the administrative structure of the school including all support personnel and physical facilities.
Leadership in faculty recruiting, development, retention, promotion, performance evaluation, and merit recognition. Recommends all faculty actions to the Chief Academic Officer.
Maintenance and development of contacts and partnerships with appropriate universities, research institutions, and funding organizations relevant to the school's engineering and management disciplines. Knowledgeable in current and projected professional trends and requirements with particular emphasis on accreditation.
Represents AFIT to the national and international engineering and management communities. Conducts professional research and provides information on the state of the professional community.
Development and maintenance of contacts within the Department of the Air Force (DAF), Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC) and related industry to understand current technological and associated personnel requirements. Develops and recommends school and Institute initiatives to satisfy AFIT's leadership responsibilities consistent with its mission.
Participates in appropriate Institute senior management and faculty governance activities.
The Dean is responsible for creating and maintaining a productive academic environment for students, staff, and faculty and securing the support of the Institute in accomplishing the goals of the Graduate School. The incumbent executes the duties through Department Heads, Associate Deans, and Directors.
In addition to the academic mission, the Dean is responsible for the effective support of the research programs by ensuring staff support of those activities.
The Dean interacts with individuals in a wide variety of settings: internal/external, military/civilian, local/state/federal, and academic/political in both formal and ad hoc situations.
Assignments involve efforts to develop, implement, maintain, and improve academic and research programs based on current or emerging requirements in the DoD.
Doctoral degree (see Qualifications for required academic disciplines)
This civilian faculty duty period is normally 12 months.
U.S. Citizenship is required
PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations
Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random drug testing for drug use.
Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
Employee must maintain current certifications.
Selectee may be subject to serve a one-year trial period and/or one-year supervisory probationary period.
Candidates are not required to have active-duty service or veterans' preference to be referred and considered. All qualified candidates who meet the recruitment assessment criteria will be referred to the selecting official.
The selected candidate will be subject to a security investigation leading to successful completion of a background investigation with a favorable adjudication. The selectee's failure to meet this requirement will be grounds for termination.
Travel by military or commercial transportation to gather ideas for improving the curriculum, establish research contacts and agreements, conduct research, and present results of research may be required.
Initial appointment is under Schedule A appointing authority, Excepted Appointment Not-to-Exceed 5 years.
At the time of the expiration of the initial appointment an employee who adequately demonstrates professional competence can be extended in increments up to 5 years.
An initial appointment can be allowed to expire for an employee who does not adequately demonstrate professional competence.
The appointment cannot be converted to a permanent tenure in the competitive service.
Current Federal employees on a permanent or indefinite appointment may be required to have a minimum of 3-day break in service if selected.
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.
Qualifications
Conditions of Employment Con'd
Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
Qualifications
Qualified applicants must have academic experience commensurate with the rank of Professor. Qualified candidates will have an earned doctorate in engineering, management, mathematics, physical sciences, or a closely related field; exhibit a strong research publication record, extensive experience with externally funded research, and sound academic and professional leadership abilities.
Incumbent must have outstanding professional competence and be a nationally recognized academic or professional leader with experiences sufficient for academic appointment as a full Professor in one of the school's departments.
Must demonstrate initiative and originality in formulating educational policies and procedures where none exists and must have the ability to apply sound judgment in developing new programs relevant to DAF and national educational needs within the context of AFIT's capabilities and limitations.
The ability to communicate clearly and expertly (in English) in both verbal and written forms concerning academic, administrative, and technical subject matters.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
This position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with 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
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service. Late applications from veterans will not be accepted for faculty positions. Late applications for veterans only apply when filling positions in the competitive service.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
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 herefor more information.
Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service of at least three (3) calendar days may be required prior to appointment to the position.
AFIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. The Air Force believes that diversity is essential to accomplishing its mission. AFIT highly values individuals who have a demonstrated ability to work successfully with and help develop individuals of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. For the Air Force, diversity encompasses: personal life experiences, geographic background, socioeconomic background, cultural knowledge, educational background, work background, language abilities, physical abilities, philosophical/spiritual perspectives, age, race, ethnicity, and gender.
Application materials become the property of AFIT and WILL NOT be returned.
Applications submitted under this announcement will be considered ONLY for this vacancy.
Travel and relocation expenses WILLNOT be paid; however, a cash incentive may be offered.
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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. The law made taxable certain reimbursements and other payments, including driving mileage, airfare and lodging expenses, en-route travel to the new duty station, and temporary storage of those items. The Federal Travel Regulation Bulletin (FTR) 18-05 issued by General Services Administration (GSA) has authorized agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) and Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) to pay for "substantially all" of the increased tax liability resulting from the "2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" for certain eligible individuals. For additional information on WTA/RITA allowances and eligibilities, please visit: https://www.gsa.gov/cdnstatic/FTR%20Bulletin%2018_05%20Relocation%20Allowances_0.pdf
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applications will be screened by a hiring committee using the criteria for appointment. Applicants meeting these criteria will be evaluated based on the extent to which the experience and education relate to the requirements of the position and on the promise of significant contribution to the mission and operation of the Air Force Institute of Technology. A personal interview and presentation to the faculty and students will be required of the top applicants.
Applicants will be assessed based on their teaching credentials, scholarship, service, and education. Your application package (curriculum vitae/resume, cover letter, transcripts, references, supporting documents, responses to the questionnaire, etc.) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. An incomplete package will result in non-consideration of your application, and errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
AFIT is dedicated to the goal of building a pluralistic faculty committed to a multicultural environment that enriches the educational experience of our students. Hence, we are especially interested in candidates whose teaching, life experience and/or research interests contribute to a climate that values and uses diversity in all its forms. Interested persons should submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter that addresses the ways in which the applicant's qualifications meet the requirements of the position to include: evidence of teaching excellence; promise of research productivity; and commitment to and experience with diversity and inclusion. The cover letter should also describe the applicant's interest in the position and leadership style, including your philosophy in leading an academic school. Additional documents are required to complete your application package, please reference the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" section for more information.
Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
The following documents are required and must be received in USAJobs by the closing date of the announcement.
Letter of application (cover letter) describing: your interest in the position; ways in which your qualifications meet the requirements of the position to include evidence of teaching excellence, promise of research productivity, and commitment to and experience with diversity/inclusion; and your leadership style, including your philosophy in leading an academic school. (Required)
Curriculum vitae (resume)-If your curriculum vitae/resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume may be submitted in any format. For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., hour per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). Resumes that do not contain this information may be marked as insufficient and applicants may not receive consideration for this position. (Required)
Transcripts - You MUST provide legible photocopies of ALL transcripts. A Doctoral degree is required, but ALL transcripts must be provided for ALL degrees being pursued or obtained (or letter of degree completion if an OFFICIAL transcript is not available due to recent graduation) to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Legible photocopies of transcripts are acceptable for initial application submission; however, if selected, you will be required to provide original copies of your OFFICIAL transcripts. For a transcript to be considered OFFICIAL, it should be printed on university letterhead and the registrar's official seal/signature must appear on the transcript. Your transcripts must also reflect the degree awarded/conferred date. Transcripts labeled UNOFFICIAL will not be accepted for final appointment. (Required)
U.S. Equivalency from a Department of Education approved (non-federal) credentialing agency (i.e. AICE, NACES), who will complete a U.S. Standard of Education Conversion for education completed in foreign colleges or universities. (If applicable)
List of three to five professional references (to include name, complete mailing address, phone number and email) (Required)
Recommendation letters may be requested from your references. (Highly desired)
Veterans' preference documents, if applicable (i.e. DD-214, SF-15, Veterans Affairs letter for federal employment) (If applicable)
NOTE: Applicants for this appointment do not require veterans' preference in order to be eligible for consideration.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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 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.
A complete application package will include a letter of application (cover letter), curriculum vitae/resume, a list of three to five professional references (to include names, complete mailing addresses, telephone numbers and emails), and legible copies of ALL transcripts. A Doctoral degree is required, but ALL transcripts must be provided for ALL degrees being pursued or obtained as stated in your curriculum vitae are required.
An incomplete package will result in non-consideration of your application.
Your curriculum vitae may include detailed information in the following areas, as appropriate (if applicable):
Teaching accomplishments: Include teaching experience and teaching awards.
Professional Accomplishments: Include research, consultations, publications, and awards.
Service Accomplishments: Include membership, leadership roles, nature of service and contribution in collegial and/or professional organizations, societies, etc.
If you are claiming veterans' preference, please provide basic eligibility information in your cover letter. Also include in your application a copy of your DD-214 (Member Copy 4) and, if disabled, a completed SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference), along with a letter for federal employment from the Department of Veterans Affairs indicating your service-connected disability rating.
IF APPLICABLE: An active-duty military member's statement of service/certification letter will be accepted in lieu of a DD-214. The statement/certification letter can be obtained from your servicing military personnel office and must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate your rank, dates of active-duty service, and type of discharge/character of service (i.e., honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military separation, if member is on terminal leave, and if applicable, with the appropriate 180-day approved waiver.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., CV/resume and other required documents) 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.
Faxed, mailed or incomplete applications WILL NOT be accepted or considered - NO EXCEPTIONS.
Upon vacancy closeout, applicants will be notified via e-mail acknowledging receipt of their application package and advised of the anticipated selection date.
Upon candidate selection, all applicants will be notified via e-mail of their selection/non-selection statust.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents are required and must be received in USAJobs by the closing date of the announcement.
Letter of application (cover letter) describing: your interest in the position; ways in which your qualifications meet the requirements of the position to include evidence of teaching excellence, promise of research productivity, and commitment to and experience with diversity/inclusion; and your leadership style, including your philosophy in leading an academic school. (Required)
Curriculum vitae (resume)-If your curriculum vitae/resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume may be submitted in any format. For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., hour per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). Resumes that do not contain this information may be marked as insufficient and applicants may not receive consideration for this position. (Required)
Transcripts - You MUST provide legible photocopies of ALL transcripts. A Doctoral degree is required, but ALL transcripts must be provided for ALL degrees being pursued or obtained (or letter of degree completion if an OFFICIAL transcript is not available due to recent graduation) to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Legible photocopies of transcripts are acceptable for initial application submission; however, if selected, you will be required to provide original copies of your OFFICIAL transcripts. For a transcript to be considered OFFICIAL, it should be printed on university letterhead and the registrar's official seal/signature must appear on the transcript. Your transcripts must also reflect the degree awarded/conferred date. Transcripts labeled UNOFFICIAL will not be accepted for final appointment. (Required)
U.S. Equivalency from a Department of Education approved (non-federal) credentialing agency (i.e. AICE, NACES), who will complete a U.S. Standard of Education Conversion for education completed in foreign colleges or universities. (If applicable)
List of three to five professional references (to include name, complete mailing address, phone number and email) (Required)
Recommendation letters may be requested from your references. (Highly desired)
Veterans' preference documents, if applicable (i.e. DD-214, SF-15, Veterans Affairs letter for federal employment) (If applicable)
NOTE: Applicants for this appointment do not require veterans' preference in order to be eligible for consideration.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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 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.
A complete application package will include a letter of application (cover letter), curriculum vitae/resume, a list of three to five professional references (to include names, complete mailing addresses, telephone numbers and emails), and legible copies of ALL transcripts. A Doctoral degree is required, but ALL transcripts must be provided for ALL degrees being pursued or obtained as stated in your curriculum vitae are required.
An incomplete package will result in non-consideration of your application.
Your curriculum vitae may include detailed information in the following areas, as appropriate (if applicable):
Teaching accomplishments: Include teaching experience and teaching awards.
Professional Accomplishments: Include research, consultations, publications, and awards.
Service Accomplishments: Include membership, leadership roles, nature of service and contribution in collegial and/or professional organizations, societies, etc.
If you are claiming veterans' preference, please provide basic eligibility information in your cover letter. Also include in your application a copy of your DD-214 (Member Copy 4) and, if disabled, a completed SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference), along with a letter for federal employment from the Department of Veterans Affairs indicating your service-connected disability rating.
IF APPLICABLE: An active-duty military member's statement of service/certification letter will be accepted in lieu of a DD-214. The statement/certification letter can be obtained from your servicing military personnel office and must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate your rank, dates of active-duty service, and type of discharge/character of service (i.e., honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military separation, if member is on terminal leave, and if applicable, with the appropriate 180-day approved waiver.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., CV/resume and other required documents) 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.
Faxed, mailed or incomplete applications WILL NOT be accepted or considered - NO EXCEPTIONS.
Upon vacancy closeout, applicants will be notified via e-mail acknowledging receipt of their application package and advised of the anticipated selection date.
Upon candidate selection, all applicants will be notified via e-mail of their selection/non-selection statust.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
