POST-DOCTORAL FELLOW

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

U.S. Army War Colleg

School of Strategic Landpower

Summary

About the Position:

Under the supervision of the Director of Educational Methodology, this temporary position will support planning and administration of faculty development and curricular initiatives. The incumbent will also conduct research related to the scholarship of teaching and learning and on topics of institutional interest. Expertise in areas related to instructional design, educational technology, and the science of learning will receive special consideration.

Overview

Open & closing dates

0 01/19/2022 to 02/21/2022

Salary

$52,156 - $53,931 per year

Pay scale & grade

ADOO

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Q Carlisle Barracks, PA

Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Appointment type

Temporary- 1 year

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Excepted

Promotion potential

None

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Supervisory status

No

Security clearance

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Drug test

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Position sensitivity and risk

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Trust determination process

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Announcement number

NEDQ224769

Control number

631764100

THIS  JOB IS OPEN  TO

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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this

position.

Duties

• Assist in planning and conducting faculty development offerings.

• Consult on and participate in special projects and research related to educational methodology and evaluation, to include summarizing findings and making recommendations for future curriculum and programming.
• Synthesize existing educational research relevant to adult education environments, including psychology, organizational management, and other related behavioral sciences literature, both quantitative and qualitative.
• Conduct research and present findings related to experiential learning in adult education environments, including innovations in educational technology.
• Participate in occasional institutional site visits and academic conferences.

• Perform other duties as directed by supervisors.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Pursuant to EO 14043, all Federal employees, regardless of duty location or work arrangement, must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before entrance on duty, subject to exceptions as required by law.
• If selected, the agency will provide information regarding what documentation is needed and how to request any legally required exceptions from this requirement.
• Proof of vaccination will be required. To ensure compliance with this mandate, review the vaccination requirements, to include timelines for receiving required doses, at the following: https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

This is a temporary Title 10 Faculty position.

To qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is available at http_;/.;.'.www.armycivilianservice.com/.J..Q6/.Transcri pill

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SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTORS/KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Applicants will be rated based on the criteria listed below by a panel of subject matter experts appointed with the purpose of identifying the best-qualified candidates.

1. Ph.D. or Ed.D. from an accredited institution, achieved no earlier than five years prior to the date of this announcement. Candidates within six months of completing a Ph.D. or Ed.D. may apply.

2. Ph.D. or Ed.D. in a discipline relevant to education, such as higher education, curriculum and instruction, adult education, instruction design, and educational psychology.

3. Expertise in educational research methodology (to include quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research) is preferred.

4. Demonstrated potential for high-quality research, writing, and presentation related to the scholarship of teaching and learning that bridges the gap between theory and practice. The candidate should include a research proposal related to educational methodology in adult or professional military education environments. The selection official will consider the scholarly merit and relevance of the candidate's research proposal.

5. Ability to coach a diverse faculty cadre in the implementation of innovative pedagogy.

6. Evidence of the potential to design and lead faculty development offerings in the areas of expertise listed above.

7. Ability to work collegially with diverse (military, civilian, international) graduate students, faculty, staff, and administrators.

Education

Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience.

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FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited

U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: htt /./.www.ed.gov/.about/.offices/.list/.ous/.international/.usnei/.us/.edlite-visitus-forrecog.html (b.ttR;//.www ed gQY/..l!.QQJJ..t/ Lful/.Q11.S/.international/u /J.1.S/edlite-visitus-forrecoghtml).

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

• One year trial period may be required.

• Direct deposit of pay is required.

• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

• 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 b.tlps;/./.www.dfas.mil/civilianemJ2ill_y..e.e.s/..ci.\lrcl.Q/Civilian­ Moving-ExRenses-Tax-Deduction/.

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• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.
• Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within a designated time frame identified by the organization. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency's telework policy.
• Include the job announcement number on your application.

• Must provide official college transcripts upon request (unofficial transcripts are required at the time of application).

Benefits

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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.

The application review process to determine if you meet the experience and education requirements found in the job announcement begins upon the closing date of the announcement. If you are one of the top candidates, you may be invited to interview by the selection official. If selected, you will receive a tentative job offer. Depending on the strength of the applicant pool, this process may take several months after the closing date of the job announcement.

Please follow all instructions carefully, as failure to submit a complete application could invalidate your submission. In this regard, please be sure to read the HOW TO APPLY and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS sections.

DO NOT upload application materials to the USAJobs.gov resume submission system. Submit application packages and requests for further information directly to:

U.S. Army War College Office of the Gl

46 Ashburn Drive (Anne Ely Hall, Room 233)

Carlisle Barracks, PA 17013

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Submission Process: Please note that this is NOT a Title 5 (General Scale) position, and the routine procedures for filing through the USAJobs.gov automated system should NOT be followed. Instead, please submit your complete application package and any requests for further information directly to the Gl Office at the email address listed below.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

U.S. Army War College Office of the Gl

46 Ashburn Drive (Anne Ely Hall, Room 233)

Carlisle Barracks, PA 17013

usarmy.carlisle.awc.mbx.gl-civilian-personel-division@army.mil

(717) 245-4596 or (717) 961-2256

Required Documents

Please see the list of requirements in the "How to Apply" section.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates could contain personal information for someone other than the applicant. Redact these documents to remove the personal information of others before submitting your application. You may be asked to provide an un-redacted version of the documents to confirm your eligibility for selection.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the job announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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 recogo.ize.d....b.y the U.S Department of Education

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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

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes the items listed below. Applications must be postmarked ore-dated by the closing date of this job announcement. Please include the job announcement number on the application.

Army network servers have an overall limit of 10 MB per email. To ensure delivery of your application, we recommend that applicants limit overall email size to no more than 5-8 MB. You may send documents in several emails to reduce overall size.

The USAWC Gl will provide email confirmation of all received applications. If you do not receive delivery confirmation within three business days please contact the USAWC Gl at (717) 245-4596 or (717) 961-2256, or via email to usarmY..carlisle.awc.mbx.gl-civilian-personel-division@armY..mil

Failure to provide these documents may result in disqualification for the position. Please note that this is not a Title 5 (General Scale) position, and the routine procedures for filing through the USAJobs.gov automated system should NOT be followed. Instead, please submit your complete application package and any requests for further information directly to the USAWC Gl at the email address listed below.

1. Cover Letter of application addressing the required KSAs and other qualifications, as listed in the QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED section above.
2. Curriculum vitae or resume.
3. Proof of U.S. citizenship (i.e., birth certificate, passport). (Candidates may provide photocopies during the application process but must provide official documents if selected.)
4. Research proposal on a topic related to those listed in the Qualifications section of this job announcement.
5. Academic transcripts (undergraduate and graduate level). Unofficial transcripts are required with your application submission. You must provide official college transcripts upon request.
6. Name, title, address, and current contact information of four disinterested professional references (i.e., persons who can affirm the candidate's qualifications but have no stake in the outcome of the selection).
7. Samples of scholarship. (Electronic format is preferred, as hard copies will not be returned without a self-addressed and metered envelope.)
8. Documentation supporting any request for Veteran's Preference (such as a DD Form 214 and/or VA statement of disability). The selection committee will consider veterans preference in its assessment of qualified candidates, but Veteran status is not a requirement for this position.
9. A short narrative of one page or less that describes how you would contribute to an atmosphere of diversity at the U.S. Army War College through teaching, scholarship, and/or service.

The Department of the Army provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the servicing civilian personnel unit. Your requests for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.

Both paper and electronic submissions are acceptable, but the latter is strongly encouraged. The preferred method of submission is by e-mail with .pdf attachments.

Submission Process: Please note that this is NOT a Title 5 (General Scale) position, and the routine procedures for filing through the USAJobs.gov automated system should NOT be followed. Instead, please submit your complete application package and any requests for further information directly to the Gl Office at the email address listed below.

Submit your complete application package and any requests for further information to:

U.S. Army War College Office of the Gl

46 Ashburn Drive (Anne Ely Hall, Room 233)

Carlisle Barracks, PA 17013

usarmY..carlisle.awc.mbx.gl-civilian-personel-division@armY..mil

.(mailto:usarmy.carlisle.awc.mbx.gl-civilian-personel-division@army.mil)

(717) 245-4596 or (717) 961-2256

Agency contact information

.& Army Applicant Help Desk

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(resume, supporting documents, etc.) will be reviewed by a specially appointed  selection committee 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.

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