COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Duties You will prepare and deliver graduate-level seminars, classes, courses, and workshops to meet the core communication needs of students. You will provide one-on-one instruction and feedback to students on communication projects, particularly class essays and research papers and projects. You will prepare and present instruction for faculty and staff development on topics related to the incumbent's field of expertise. You will develop curricula for specific needs of specific students in specific contexts. You will prepare/revise instructional support materials like the Marine Corps University Communications Style Guide for online and print distribution to MCU community as well as broader USMC and DOD communities. You will provide feedback and counsel about specialized writing curricula within particular schools. You will research and write instructional materials to improve quality of LCSC communication instruction. You will conduct scholarly investigations in communication or communication education areas of inquiry. You will design research projects to improve disciplinary understanding and to develop increasingly effective approaches to teaching and learning communication. You will present and/or publishe papers for professional audiences. You will represent the MCU at professional meetings and conferences. You will establish and maintain professional relationships with educators, scholars, and public officials in the field. You will serve on university committees and task forces as needed. You will complete staff actions or projects that enable MCU to accomplish its mission. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Must have at least a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in Rhetoric and Composition, Communication, English, Linguistics, or a related field. You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases. This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate the following Factors. Factors: Knowledge required by the position. Knowledge of adult learning theory, teaching methods, teaching strategies, and best practices as well as demonstrated expertise in writing and rhetoric, communication, English, or similar field. A master's degree in Rhetoric and Composition, Communication Studies, English, Linguistics (or related field) from a regionally accredited college or university. A minimum of five years full time specialized teaching experience as Communication Instructor in writing, rhetoric, communication, linguistics or similar field. Supervisory Controls. The immediate supervisor of the LCSC faculty is the Director of the Leadership Communication Skills Center. Because this is a Title 10 position, the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the President, MCU within the policy guidance for MCU. Guidelines. MCU Staff Regulations, Faculty Handbook, and LCSC Standard Operating Procedures provide baseline guidance. Complexity. The nature of the assignment requires specialized knowledge and expertise in the design, implementation, change, and general management of the curriculum and instructional practices of the LCSC. In addition, the incumbent serves as the organization's representative within the armed services and civilian communities. Scope and Effect. The purpose of the work is to plan, design, develop, and identify topics, curricular material, and instructional practices that meet the needs of students in the degree-granting programs at MCW AR, SAW, and CSC. The goal is to develop strong leaders who are effective communicators within the profession of arms, governmental communities, and society at large. Personal Contacts. The incumbent will be a faculty and staff colleague of officers of the grades Major through General in the armed services worldwide. The incumbent will associate with eminent professionals in a wide variety of fields. Duties require daily contact with a diverse group of military and civilian professionals. Purpose of Contacts. The purposes of contacts are to teach and exchange information; to motivate and advise; to direct and counsel students and other professionals; and to provide critique, evaluation, and support. Physical Demands. Instructing involves conducting workshops, classes, and seminars from one to four hours a day standing and sitting in a classroom. Individual (one on one) consultations require seated focused discussions. Additional work requires extensive periods of concentration, reading, analyzing, synthesizing, and writing. Work Environment. Work is performed primarily in an office or classroom, but occasionally in archives, libraries, and other university surroundings. The position is eligible for regular and situational telework at the supervisor's discretion. You must submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which include equivalent information from the transcripts (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned). See OPM's General Policies for information on crediting education. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education Must have at least a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in Rhetoric and Composition, Communication, English, Linguistics, or a related field. PhD. Preferred, from an institution accredited by a Department of Education recognized institutional accrediting agency through course work in communications, writing, education or other related field. Selectees who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. An evaluation is required before human resources can make an official job offer. Additionally, candidates must have at least five years of full-time teaching Additional information The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze. Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. Relocation expenses are not paid. The initial term of appointment is expected to be three years. The first year of employment is probationary. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/healthcare/. Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/life-insurance/ New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: https://www.opm.gov/retirement-center/fers-information/ Employees are automatically enrolled in the TSP at 5% of your salary and contributions are automatically deducted from your paycheck into your TSP account. You can change this amount at any time. You're eligible to receive matching contributions from your agency or service. You do not get the full match if contribution is less than 5%. More info: https://www.opm.gov/retirement-center/my-annuity-and-benefits/thrift-savings-plan/ You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/leaveadministration/ You will earn sick leave. More info: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/leave-administration/fact-sheets/sick-leave-general-information/ You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: https://www.usajobs.gov//content/pdfs/benefits.pdf Review our 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.