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Dean Distance Learning Programs

Department of the Air Force
Air Education and Training Command

Summary

The primary focus of this position is: To lead and direct the Air Force Global College (AFGC) distance learning faculty to achieve mission and program objectives and provide an academic expertise in the design, development, and execution of distance learning educational courses programs. Serves as primary advisor to the AFGC Commandant and Air University staff on all matters related to AFGC curriculum and faculty.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/25/2026 to 03/10/2026
Salary
$150,000 to - $170,000 per year
Pay scale & grade
AD 25
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Maxwell AFB, AL
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for moving expenses if authorized and may be covered using PCS, Recruitment or Relocation Incentive in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Term - 3 Years
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
DE-12893205-26-MNE
Control number
858933600

Duties

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1. Communicates vision for distance learning programs, translating broad college objectives and program goals into concrete objectives, plans priorities, and assignments within the directorate. Identifies, advocates, and allocates resources required to accomplish work activities or projects to meet mission requirements, objectives, and priorities of programs in the directorate. Maintains overall accountability for distance learning curriculum development and execution in support of the AFGC mission and program objectives. Provides Dean's guidance to ensure the distance learning program curricula meet the academic requirements for JPME Phase 1 accreditation, regional accreditation, and higher-level guidance, as applicable. Maintains currency on core requirements and comprehensive standards and trends within accreditation relating to distance learning. Provides direction for the coordination of the design development, execution, and evaluation of distance learning programs courses in support of the AFGC mission and program objectives.

2. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Serves as 1st and 2nd level supervisor and in various personnel-management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO and diversity objectives. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Appraises subordinate workers performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques. Recommends awards when appropriate and approves within grade increases and or step increases. Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints
to higher level management. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems. Effects minor
disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters. Prepares documentation to support actions taken. Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Encourages self-development. Approves master leave schedule assuring adequate coverage for peak workloads and traditional
holiday vacation time.

3: Responsible to the Commandant for implementing AFGC policies related to the selection, professional development and evaluation of all faculty members whose primary assignment is to the distance learning program. Advises the Commandant on matters relating to the compensation and retention of civilian faculty members whose primary assignment is to the distance learning program. Provides oversight of directorate faculty development activities related to orientation, research activities, curriculum development initiatives, new techniques, and technology applications in the distance learning curriculum. Serves as approval authority for faculty management contract.

4. Performs administrative support functions and special projects, as directed, to include service on internal or external committees, providing advice and counsel as appropriate. Establishes and maintains professional relationships with academic and professional colleagues in other DoD schools and organizations, civilian institutions, and business and industrial concerns related to distance learning. Maintains liaison with AU officials concerning educational matters related to distance learning. Attends meetings and participates in other organizations activities intended to advance the state of knowledge in distance learning. Performs other professional duties that may be required or assigned by the commandant/vice commandant.

5. Conducts and/or supervises original, scholarly research and promotes curriculum innovations. Pursues publication of research in professional journals, scholarly publications, or other commercial or government publications. Promotes dissemination of research results and curriculum innovations through participation in professional organizational activities and collaboration with other professional military education schools. Serves as advisor to students pursuing study, writing assignments, and/or research. Preparation of textbooks, case studies, monographs, book reviews, readings in GCPME course books, elective course materials, electronic-based educational tools, and histories of general intellectual merit are considered as part of publication record. Researches and evaluates emerging technologies to improve and enhance distance learning strategies.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
  • A top-secret security clearance is required
  • You may qualify for moving expenses if authorized and may be covered using PCS, Recruitment or Relocation Incentive in accordance with agency policy
  • Position is subject to random drug testing.
  • Incumbent will be required to travel by commercial or military conveyance to perform temporary duty, including overseas travel.
  • 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.
  • Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year 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.

Qualifications

  • Broad knowledge of both the military and academic cultures.
  • Broad knowledge of the subject matter that comprises the GCPME curriculum.
  • Skill in designing, developing, and evaluating course materials.
  • Knowledge of educational technology and distance learning strategies.
  • Outstanding teaching skills.
  • Broad knowledge of faculty recruitment, development, and promotion policies and issues.
  • Knowledge of research methods and ability to conduct research in area of expertise.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally with a wide range and diverse group of people.
  • Ability to write effectively including staff work and personnel assessments.
  • Broad knowledge of military and civilian personnel systems.
  • Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of an organization

Education

Ph.D. is required in education, curriculum development or instructional design, learning sciences, learning data analytics, or related area.

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 required at the time of 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 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.

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.

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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