Assistant Professor of Japanese U.S. AIR FORCE - AGENCY WIDE 1 vacancy in the following location: Air Force Academy, CO Work Schedule is Full Time - Term NTE 30 JUN 2020 Opened Monday 10/10/2016 Closes Thursday 12/15/2016 Salary Range: $66,125.00 per year (minimum; may: be set higher depending on experience) Series & Grade AD-1701-22/22 Promotion Potential: 22 Supervisory Status: No Who May Apply: United States Citizens Control Number: 452067100 Job Announcement Number: 16-52DFF The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Dean of Faculty, Department of Foreign Languages, anticipates filling the TERM (full-time) position of Assistant Professor of Japanese, beginning on 26 June 2017 and terminating on 30 June 2020. Subsequent reappointments of up to 4 years in length are possible and will be based upon an assessment of performance, Air Force and departmental needs, and financial constraints. This position is in the excepted civil service. The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), located just north of Colorado Springs, Colorado, is an undergraduate institution that awards the Bachelor of Science degree as part of its mission to educate, train, and inspire men and women to become officers of character, motivated to lead in the United States Air Force in service to our nation. Faculty applications are invited from candidates who can contribute to this mission by interacting with cadets, both in and out of the classroom, as instructors and mentors. The student body consists of approximately 4,000 men and women representing every state and several foreign countries. The Academy faculty is an integrated group of military and civilian educators. The curriculum includes core academic and professional courses, and 27 disciplinary and interdisciplinary majors.
The United States Air Force Academy 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 statement of interest that addresses the ways in which the applicant's qualifications meet the requirements of the ad to include evidence of teaching excellence, promise of research productivity, and commitment to diversity/inclusion. Essential qualities expected of every faculty member include the personal attributes of integrity, industry, cooperation, initiative, and breadth of intellectual interests. WHO MAY APPLY: Applications will be accepted from United States citizens (U.S. citizenship required at time of application). Duties Applications are invited from candidates who can contribute to the Academy mission by interacting with cadets, both in and out of the classroom. Applications are invited from candidates with strong interests in teaching and developing undergraduate courses. Facility with computers and advanced technology to enhance education is desirable. Successful candidates will demonstrate the potential for teaching excellence, academic service, sustained intellectual contributions, and will have native or near native Japanese language skills. Duties will include instruction ranging from introductory to advanced courses as well as potentially coordinating and directing a range of immersion and studyaboard opportunities. Travel Required: Not Required Relocation Authorized: Yes Relocation and travel expenses will be paid. Job Requirements Key Requirements: U.S. Citizenship Successful completion of a background investigation Service of a 1-year trial period Doctoral degree (see "Qualifications" for required disciplines) Qualifications: A Doctoral degree (completed by employment start date) in Japanese, Japanese Literature, Japanese History, and/or Japanese Socio-Cultural/Political Studies, and/or Second Language Acquisition, Applied Linguistics, and/or Foreign Language Education with emphasis in Japanese is required. Such experiences include but are not limited to
formal classroom instruction including class and material development and preparation, course design, testing, tutoring and counseling. Academic disciplines: Japanese, Japanese Literature, Japanese History, and/or Japanese Socio-Cultural/Political Studies, and/or Second Language Acquisition, Applied Linguistics, and/or Foreign Language Education with emphasis in Japanese or another doctoral degree with several years of proven experience as a Japanese Instructor at the university level. Desired Qualifications: DLPT minimum score of 3/3 or ACTFL OPI with minimum score of SUPERIOR is highly desirable. Facility with computers and advanced technology to enhance education is desirable. Education: You MUST provide original copies of your "OFFICIAL" for ALL levels of post secondary education (Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degree transcripts) (or letter of degree completion if an "OFFICIAL" transcript is not available due to recent graduation) to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Photocopies of "OFFICIAL" 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. Transcripts labeled "UNOFFICIAL" will not be accepted. Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the educational requirements. However, you must show proof that the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying in the form of an "official" statement of U.S. equivalency from a Department of Education (DOE) approved (non-federal) agency (i.e. AICE, NACES), who will complete a U.S. Standard of Education Conversion. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 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. Security Clearance: Q - Nonsensitive 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/nonselection status. BENEFITS The Department of Defense offers an excellent benefits program. In addition to your take-home pay, click here for an overview of benefits currently offered to Federal employees. Other Information This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service. As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information click here. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit. This is NOT a designated drug testing position. 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. Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives are not offered. 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. Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. The U.S. Air Force Academy 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. The Air Force Academy 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.
Faxed, emailed or incomplete applications WILL NOT be accepted or considered--no EXCEPTIONS. Application materials become the property of the USAF Academy and WILL NOT be returned. Applications submitted under this announcement will be considered ONLY for this vacancy. Travel and relocation expenses WILL BE paid. How to Apply You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement, Thursday, December 15, 2016. Faxed, emailed or incomplete applications WILL NOT be accepted or considered--no EXCEPTIONS. Applications mailed by government employees using "official" government postage or through an internal federal government mail system WILL NOT be accepted or considered. Send a letter of application (cover letter), curriculum vitae, statement of citizenship, legible copies of "OFFICIAL" transcripts for ALL levels of post-secondary education (i.e. Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral) being pursued or attained, and list of three references familiar with your professional work (ensure complete mailing address and telephone numbers are included) to: 10 FSS/FSMC, (ATTN: Faculty Staffing Team, #16-52DFF, 5136 Eagle Drive, U.S. Air Force Academy, CO 80840-2603. IMPORTANT: A statement indicating your country of citizenship (i.e. "I am a citizen of.") is required to be included on your cover letter or curriculum vitae. Incomplete applications and applications that are faxed or emailed WILL NOT be considered. APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY Thursday, December 15, 2016. Your curriculum vitae must include detailed information in the following areas, as appropriate: 1. Teaching Accomplishments: Include teaching experience and teaching awards. 2. Professional Accomplishments: Include research, consultations, publications, and awards. 3. 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 or eligibility for VRA or VEOA appointment, provide basic eligibility information in your cover letter in order that eligibility can be determined. 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 percentage of disability. 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 retirement/separation, if member is on terminal leave. How You Will Be Evaluated Applicants possessing the required qualifications as contained within this announcement will be evaluated and ranked by a Faculty-Rating Panel based on the extent to which their experience and education relate to the requirements of the position. A personal interview and presentation to the faculty may be required of the top applicants. Applicants will be assessed based on their teaching credentials, scholarship, service, and education. Your application package (curriculum vitae, "OFFICIAL" transcripts, supporting documents, 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. Required Documents The following documents are required and must be provided by the closing date of the announcement. Letter of Application (Cover Letter) Curriculum Vitae (Resume) Copies of "OFFICIAL" transcripts for ALL levels of post-secondary education (i.e. Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral). Note: Photocopies of "OFFICIAL" 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. Transcripts labeled "UNOFFICIAL" will not be accepted. List of Three References (to include name, complete mailing address and phone number) Veterans' Preference Documents (i.e. DD214 or Proof of Service letter (if active duty military), SF15, VA letter for federal employment), if applicable. Statement of U.S. Citizenship This announcement can also be found at https://www.usajobs.gov/ Contact: Faculty Staffing Team Phone: (719) 333-4363 Email: 10FSS.FSMC2@USAFA.AF.MIL Address: U.S. Air Force - Agency Wide 10 FSS/FSMC 5136 Eagle Drive USAFA CO