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Summary About the Position: This is a full-time civilian faculty position with an initial term of 3 years, the first of which may be a trial period. Reappointments may occur in up to five-year increments thereafter, subject to performance and availability of funding. Academic rank and salary will be based on the selectee's academic credentials, experience, and professional accomplishment. Responsibilities Serve as the principal deputy to the Provost. Oversees implementation of all USAWC academic policies. Supervise and manage the Office of Institutional Assessment and Center for Executive Communications. Responsible for all accreditation activities of the USAWC and serves as liaison officer to three distinct military and civilian accrediting bodies. Manage execution of civilian faculty hiring and management system, to include academic promotions. Serve as Alternate Designated Federal Official for the USAWC Board of Visitors. Plans and executes semiannual meetings. Formulate and implement assessment policy and annual assessment strategy that explores all relevant components of the USAWC's educational mission and institutional support. Coordinates assessment actions across USAWC enterprise. Produce reports and recommendations that influence educational policies of the USAWC, Army, Joint Force, and DoD. Chairs the USAWC Assessment Working Group and advises the Academic Board. Serve as the institution's Human Protection Administrator. Teach, conduct research, and provide service in accordance with institutional policies Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens This is a term appointment in the excepted service not to exceed 3 years. Appointment may be extended in one- to five-year increments thereafter. As a term employee you will be eligible for medical insurance, life insurance, retirement, dental and vision. You will be eligible to earn annual leave and sick leave. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirements: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in behavioral or social science, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. OR C. Experience: Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. In addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements above, applicants will be rated on the following: SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR/KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): PhD or other terminal degree in a discipline relevant to the USAWC educational mission, e.g., history, political science, management, international relations/studies, etc. is preferred. Demonstrated experience overseeing accreditation programs, ensuring compliance with institutional standards and regulations. Familiarity with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education's Standards for Accreditation and Requirements for Affiliation and/or the Officer Professional Military Education Policy (CJCSI 1800.01G) is desirable. Proven ability to conduct academic assessments and institutional research with a strong foundation in statistics and research design. Skilled in data collection, analysis, and interpretation to support decision-making and institutional improvement. Demonstrated ability to teaching at the graduate level. Knowledge of increasing academic leadership, e.g., Course director, program director, department chair, and/or supervision of military and/or civilian employees. Demonstrated ability with designing, assessing, and updating academic policy. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams, including faculty, students, administrators, and staff. Demonstrated ability to work semi-independently, as well as manage time and projects efficiently and effectively. Ability to tell stories using visual data tools to present data clearly to non-technical audiences. Education 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. 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/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Science, Engineering and Analysis Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. 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 https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. This position is not eligible for regular and recurring telework. This position is eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework". Situational telework is approved on a case-by-case basis, where the hours worked were not part of a previously approved, ongoing, and regular telework schedule. Situational telework is sometimes also referred to as episodic, intermittent, unscheduled, or ad-hoc telework.