Summary This is a Non-Tenure Track position. Performs duties as Learning Engineer in the Department of Executive Director , Air Force Institute of Technology. Responsibilities Advises faculty on appropriate modalities and tools for course delivery. Facilitates faculty learning communities, promotes technology-enhanced learning, and encourages the sharing of experiences and insights among faculty members. Collaborates with faculty to determine needs of students. Creates and disseminates information to AFIT schools about the availability of educational hardware and software at AFIT. Develops procedures to coordinate best practices across schools for the benefit of all instructors and students. Works with AFIT schools and directorates to enhance relevance and effectiveness of services. Convenes a working group to manage educational methods with representation from relevant AFIT organizations to maintain awareness of evolving institutional needs. Establishes meeting schedule and ensures minutes are recorded. Develops and maintains positive working relationships with schools, directorates, and other personnel with educational responsibilities. Represents the CIE at AFIT meetings or external stakeholder and partner events as needed. Facilitates institutional adoption of new educational technologies. Advocates for required resources in coordination with the AFIT schools to enable timely, cost-effective adoption of new educational technologies with demonstrated potential for improving AFIT educational outcomes. Prepares budget requests with appropriate technical details, cost estimates, and explanations of impact. Coordinates with AFIT's Communications and Information Directorate to meet requirements for software operation on Air Force networks and provides timely responses to requests for clarification from higher headquarters. Develops and presents workshops on education technology topics, pedagogy, and the scholarship of teaching and learning for faculty and staff. Instructs faculty and staff on learning theories and instructional design practices to optimize learning in various class formats (in-person, distance learning, hybrid, etc.). Evaluates effectiveness of educational methods and identifies associated resources at AFIT. Uses human-centered engineering design methodologies and data to inform selection decisions between learning technologies. Applies research-based learning principles to align technologies with learning needs. Creates strategies for effectively enhancing learning in distance learning and blended courses. Develops resources utilizing learning theories to support faculty in the use of educational technology for online and face-to-face learning environments. Recommends policy and procedure changes for technologies. Develops and manages a committee of educational technology personnel from all schools to inform, collaborate, and communicate across schools. Evaluates the effectiveness of educational techniques to provide feedback to faculty and staff. Uses quantitative and/or qualitative research methods and learning analytics. Prepares reports for AFIT leadership summarizing findings and recommending actions to improve relevant areas of AFIT's learning environment. Contributes to academic publications and/or presents at academic conferences on topics related to educational technology, and the scholarship of teaching and learning Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Conditions of Employment Continued Term appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. NOTE: Current federal civilian employees may apply for this position and if selected, a break in service of at least 3 days may be required prior to appointment to this position. Incumbent may be required to travel by commercial or military conveyance (or other means of travel) to perform temporary duty. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Additional duties supporting the academic and administrative aspects of a military school can be assigned by school and/or university leaders. Required Qualifications An earned Master's degree is required at time of employment. The ability to communicate clearly and expertly (in English) in both verbal and written forms concerning academic, administrative, and technical subject matters is required. A minimum of three years employment at an accredited college or university implementing educational technologies or innovative teaching approaches. Desired Qualification An earned Master's degree in learning engineering, educational technology, or related fields. Doctoral degree preferred.- Demonstrated experience using multiple educational technology tools to support teaching and learning in virtual and in-person environments. Demonstrated experience developing and delivering workshops for faculty or staff on learning engineering or educational technology topics. Strong networking skills and track record of engagement with various stakeholders internal and external to an institution to build partnerships and collaborative initiatives. Demonstrated experience inspiring diverse campus constituents to adopt relevant best practices. Demonstrated experience applying educational technologies, instructional design, and assessment strategies to improve student learning outcomes. Demonstrated experience authoring reports communicating best practices in areas of expertise, assessments of student learning outcomes, or research results. Proficiency in preparing purchase requests or similar documents specifying the technical requirements and cost estimates for acquiring educational technology tools. Active involvement in relevant professional societies. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: This position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. 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. If selected, you will be requested to provide original copies of OFFICIAL transcripts for degrees being pursued or obtained (or letter of degree completion if an OFFICIAL transcript is not available due to recent graduation) to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae. Your transcripts must also reflect the degree awarded/conferred date. Additional Information This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service. Late applications from veterans will not be accepted for faculty positions. Late applications for veterans only apply when filling positions in the competitive service. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit. 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. BENEFITS A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Benefits for federal employees (usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/benefits/) Healthcare insurance (Healthcare & Insurance - OPM.gov) Pay and leave (usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/pay-and-leave/) https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/ Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. AFIT 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. AFIT 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. Application materials become the property of AFIT and WILL NOT be returned. Applications submitted under this announcement will be considered ONLY for this vacancy.