Job Summary

This is a Non-Tenure Track position. The Director and Chancellor is the Institute's senior Academic Leader who is responsible for overall leadership and management of all academic programs and supporting activities. This position is an executive-level, Administratively Determined (AD), federal civil service position, a protocol grade equivalent to a brigadier general. Incumbent reports to the Commander and President at Air University at Maxwell AFB, AL.

Job Description

REQUIRED MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS: Experience comparable to that normally associated with the academic rank of professor in an accredited graduate school. A comprehensive understanding of the Department of the Air Force, the Department of War, and joint and combined operations. Leadership experience at the senior level in a large and diverse organization; by law, the incumbent must be a member of the Senior Executive Service, a civilian individual, or a civilian retired from the Air Force in a grade not below O-7. Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate AFITs vision and strategy to a wide range of diverse audiences in the public and private sectors and academic partners. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: An earned advanced academic degree (PhD desired, but not required) in a field of study relevant to the mission and function of the Air Force Institute of Technology. - Significant senior academic administrative experience at an accredited university is highly desirable. Experience comparable to that normally associated with the academic rank of professor in an accredited university with graduate programs. Experience in building partnerships with other academic institutions, both civilian academic institutions and government academic institutions. Familiarity with the DoD e.g. its organization, policies, operations, etc. Strategic-thinking and an outward-looking approach Experience in developing and advancing organizations Commitment to ensuring that AFIT endures as a preeminent, defense-focused graduate research and continuing education institution through fostering effective partnerships with the private, government and academic sectors.