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Faculty Development Specialist

Location: Hurlburt Field, FL, JBSA, TX, and Keesler AFB, MS

Job Status: Full time

Clearance: Secret

Astrion has an exciting opportunity coming up for a Faculty Development Specialist to join our team and support the 39th Information Operations Squadron (39 IOS) .

We are preparing to hire for Journeyman, Senior, and SME levels. We anticipate a start date in March/April 2026.

Cyber Operations Formal Training Support III (CyOFTS III) is a Cyber Schoolhouse program supporting delivery, development, and sustainment of cyber training across operationally relevant mission sets. The team supports instruction, curriculum and content development, training operations, and program execution at multiple Air Force and joint training locations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Active Secret clearance
• CCAF Instructor of Technology & Military Science Degree and/or proof of the following courses: Collegiately Accredited Instructional Methods Course (BIC, IMC) awarding minimum 3 Semester Hours
• Air Force ISD Course (AETC ADDIE or Approved Equivalent Course)
• 1000+ instructor hours (on podium) in a formal educational setting (classroom) civilian or military with 400 documented hours instructing faculty development courses (BIC, IMC or ISD, ADDIE) or equivalent.
• CCAF Classroom Instructor Certification Level 1 (CIC 1)
• For non-CCAF instructors: 1,000 hours of documented formal training instruction
  • OR AETC Master Instructor Certification
• Education and experience will depend on the labor category level
  • Previous facility development experience is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver faculty development instruction consistent with required instructor certifications and documented instructor hours.
• Support instruction and/or facilitation for recognized faculty development courses (e.g., BIC, IMC, ISD/ADDIE) or equivalent, as specified in the labor category.
• Develop and update faculty development materials in alignment with Air Force instructional methods and ISD/ADDIE course requirements.
• You will provide the ability to identify the educational needs of instructors and developers while coordinating with COR/Government team lead on student instructor training plans.
• You will provide data entry into the CCAF Faculty Management Database.
• You will provide objective training evaluation IAW unit evaluation guidance of student instructors and must successfully complete unit training to become a certified evaluator.
• You will design and develop formal educational and training courses related to instruction, development, and formal training.
• You will plan, and conduct train the trainer programs, courses, and seminars for instruction in ISD, instructor methodologies, lesson development, test administration, and classroom procedures.
• You will design and develop e-learning products, including objectives, storyboards, web-based aids, or electronic performance support systems for inclusion into an LMS.
• You will design, plan, organize, or direct orientation and training programs for instructors or any other instructor base mission related to the DoD.
• You will assist in providing continuous learning/training programs or seminars to help instructor/developers maintain and improve skill sets for in-residence courseware, MTT, and on-line ADL.
• You will present information using a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.
• You will design, develop, and produce training procedure manuals, guides, or course materials, such as handouts or visual materials.
• You will assist in preparing and conducting Instructor Training courses while evaluating instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvement.
• You will observe work of instructional staff to evaluate performance and to recommend changes that could strengthen teaching Qualifications.
• You will assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers, instructors, or customer representatives.
• You will plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
• You will design and conduct training and development programs to improve individual and organizational performance.
• You will provide instruction in lesson preparation techniques, student questioning techniques, ability to control difficult students, managing proper classroom atmosphere conducive to learning and free from attribution, and establishing good human relations in the classroom for in-residence courseware, MTT, and on-line ADL.
• You will provide instruction in theories related to adult learning, fundamental attributes/qualities of a formal training instructor, responsibility of instructors to their students and school leadership for in-residence courseware, MTT, and on-line ADL.
• You will provide instruction on instructional systems development techniques for in-residence courseware, MTT.
• You will provide instruction in authoring cognitive and performance objectives (e.g., Multiple Choice, Multiple Response, Matching, Pull-Down Lists, True/False, Yes/No, Fill- in-the-blank, as well as student survey questions).
• You will provide instruction in authoring Plans of Instruction, course syllabus, lesson plan parts and laboratory guides in support of Instructor Methodologies Course.
• You will provide instruction in authoring performance evaluations and constructing grading rubrics.
• You will analyze principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• You will analyze human behavior, motivation and performance, individual differences in ability, personality, and learning styles
• Maintain required CCAF Classroom Instructor Certification level (CIC 1/2/3 as applicable) or documented equivalent instruction hours.
• Document and maintain instructor hour records and supporting training documentation as required.

***This position is contingent upon contract award***