Curriculum Development Manager Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

Duties Graduate Curriculum Oversight Apply expert knowledge, including an understanding of the Student Information System (SIS), Learning Management System (LMS), instructional system design (ISD) best practices, and how emerging technologies shape learning experiences in AU graduate curriculum planning/design. Apply expert knowledge in innovative teaching techniques to shape instructional policy across Air University's graduate programs. Analyze curricula and present findings to Air University (AU) leadership. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Academic Program Review, Accreditation, and Compliance The position is dedicated to academic program review, accreditation management, and policy compliance. The Chief manages the university's academic review processes to ensure they meet institutional priorities and strict regional and specialized accreditation standards. They conduct complex analyses of academic policies, ensuring full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements from the DoW, CJCS, and the USAF. Additionally, they are responsible for producing executive-level reports for senior leadership and continuously developing, coordinating, and implementing new educational policies to meet evolving academic needs. Mission Contribution and Special Projects The duties involve direct contribution to the university's mission and external representation. The Chief actively engages in teaching, scholarship, and service by delivering instruction, facilitating workshops, and providing subject matter expertise. Furthermore, they represent Air University at various task groups, committees, and external conferences, providing high-level organizational and academic support for special projects and events. Requirements Conditions of employment * U.S. Citizenship Required * Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide * Obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. * You may qualify for moving expenses if authorized may be covered using PCS, Recruitment or Relocation Incentive in accordance with agency policy * Disclosure of Political Appointments * Work may require uncommon tour of duty to include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Changes in individual workdays and shifts may be made or dictated by operational requirements. * This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service. This is an Administratively Determined position in the excepted service. * This position is excepted service, if you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 2-year probationary/trial period. * Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. * The employee may be required to travel on military, commercial aircraft, or by any other designated means, sometimes on short notice, to meetings, mobile training, or other functions away from the duty site. Qualifications * Knowledge of higher education principles, theories, and practices related to curriculum development, instructional design, academic program review, and regional/specialized accreditation standards. * Knowledge of the policies, regulations, and directives of the Department of War (DoW), United States Air Force(USAF), and Air University (AU) as they apply to professional military education and institutional operations. * Skilled in applying advanced analytical and evaluative methods to assess academic programs, interpret complex policy, and resolve issues concerning institutional effectiveness and regulatory compliance. * Skilled in communicating complex information, both orally and in writing, to diverse audiences, including the development and presentation of executive-level reports, briefings, and policy guidance. * Ability to provide leadership and expert guidance for academic programs, manage complex processes such as program reviews, and collaborate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve institutional objectives. * Ability to develop, implement, and oversee academic policies, curriculum frameworks, and quality assurance processes in a complex higher education environment. In order to qualify, a candidate must meet the education and/or experience requirements described. The candidate's resume must clearly describe relevant experience, transcripts will be required as part of the application. An interview is expected to be performed as part of the candidate hiring process. Education Master's degree is required. The degree should be from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution ideally include curriculum and instructional development, management, academic leadership or education or a demonstrated job/career/academic professional experience for consideration as equivalent in those areas. PhD or other appropriate terminal degree is preferred. ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith 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 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. Additional information The position will be an initial three-year appointment with a two-year probationary period, with the potential for continued reappointment for additional 1-5 year terms. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated in the "Highly Qualified" or "Best Qualified" Category on the rating criteria for this vacancy. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. 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 for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, click . Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used. is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click . If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .