Applications for the position are due by this Friday, April 21, 2006. Please see the description below for more details.
*****Job Description*****
Department Of The Air Force
U. S. Air Force Academy
Vacancy Announcement Number: 06-27AH
Opening Date: Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Closing Date: Friday, April 21, 2006
Position: Advanced Instructor of Physical Education (Men’sWrestling)
Series & Grade: AD-1701-22/22
Salary: 63,748.00 USD Annually
The amount shown is the minimum salary to be paid and it may be set higher commensurate with individual qualifications and experience.
Duty Locations: 1 vacancy – Colorado Springs, CO
Remarks: This position is in the Excepted Civil Service. The initial appointment is for 3 years. This is a TERM appointment. Anticipated hire date is 7 August 2006. Reappointments of up to three years in length will be based upon assessment of performance, Air Force and departmental needs and funding availability.
Who May Apply
Public
Applicants must be U.S. citizens at time of application in order to receive consideration
Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs.
Additional Duty Location Info
This position is located in the Directorate of Athletics, Department of Physical Education, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs Colorado
Major Duties
Responsibilities include serving as a staff member in the Physical Education Department and performing faculty duties. Will teach undergraduate courses in Physical Education, manage and instruct competitive athletic programs, perform departmental duties, promote professional activities in area of athletic specialization (wrestling); and participate in course and curriculum development. Serves as Head Coach of an NCAA Division I men’s wrestling team and recruits academically and athletically qualified athletes in compliance with the NCAA and Mountain West Conference.
Qualifications Required
Minimum requirement is a Bachelor’s Degree and at least 3 years of college teaching or demonstrated experience and proficiency in the field of specialization – Wrestling. Successful candidates will be those that have knowledge of NCAA Division I guidelines for eligibility/recruiting,demonstrated experience in coaching, and college level teaching in the field or coaching experience.
What You Need To Bring to This Job
Essential qualities expected of every faculty member include the personal attributes of integrity, industry, cooperation, initiative, and breadth of intellectual interests. Successful candidates will have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. Preference will be given to those who have demonstrated excellence and innovation in teaching. The selected candidate will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Applicants will be screened using the “Criteria for Appointment”. Applicants meeting these criteria will be evaluated by a Faculty Selection Panel based on the extent to which their 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 Academy. A personal interview and presentation to the faculty may be required of the top applicants.
How To Apply
To apply, please submit a letter of application with a curriculum vitae (include your country of citizenship) and your official college transcripts. Your vitae must include detailed information in the following areas, as appropriate:
1. Teaching/Coaching Accomplishments: Include teaching/coaching experience and awards.
2. Experience: Include work experience relating to the position, administrative experience, and interpersonal and communication skills.
3. Education and Scholarship: Include relevance of education and continuous professional development.
4. Service Accomplishments: Include membership, leadership roles, nature of service and contribution in collegial and/or professional organizations, societies, etc.
5. References: Provide the names, full addresses and telephone numbers of no more than three individuals who are knowledgeable of your professional accomplishments.
APPLICATION PERIOD: Applications must be postmarked by the closing date of this announcement – 21 April 2006 to be considered. Applications postmarked after this date will not be considered.
HOW TO APPLY: Submit your letter of application, curriculum vitae (including country of citizenship), names/addresses and copies of your official transcripts (under separate cover if necessary) to:
10 MSS/DPCO
ATTN: Gina Moore, #06-27AH
8034 Edgerton Drive, Suite 100
USAF Academy CO 80840-2205
Candidates claiming veteran’s preference should also include DD-214 (member copy 4) and, if entitled to 10-point preference, must provide a SF-15 with required proof of entitlement.
If application is submitted by mail, it must be postmarked by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. Hand delivered applications must be received by closing date.
Applications mailed using government postage and/or internal federal government mail systems are in violation of agency and postal regulations and will not be accepted.
Applicants who do not submit the required items will not be considered. It is the applicants responsibility to provide documentation/proof of claimed qualifications, education, veterans preference, status (SF-50) and/or verification of eligibility for non-competitive appointment, (and eligibility for Indian Preference for Employment, where applicable). Applicants will not be contacted for additional information if their applications are incomplete or inadequate.
Materials submitted as a part of your application will not be returned.
Other Information
This is a term appointment not to exceed 30 June 2009. This position is in the Excepted Service.
As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
All Federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
Employees who received a buyout and subsequently return to positions in Federal agencies, whether by re-employment or contracts for personal services, are generally obligated to repay the full amount of the buyout to the agency that paid it.
Term appointment not to exceed 3 years. Term may be extended at option of the agency.
This is not a drug-testing designated position.
A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicants successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
This agency 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 agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
EEO Statements
Selection will be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, physical handicap, age, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, personal favoritism or other non-merit factors
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