The Chief of Graduate Professional Education coordinates and aligns Air University's curricula across all graduate programs. This role advises schools and programs on curriculum development and supports academic program reviews.
Key duties include advising on instructional design, curriculum delivery, instructional methodologies, briefing leaders on findings, drafting policy/guidance, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders to sustain high-quality, policy-compliant, accredited curriculum.
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.
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. EDUCATION: You MUST submit legible reproductions of official academic transcripts.
Digital copies must display all official registrar markings (Official Seal, Signature, Watermarks). 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.
christopher.wilbeck.1@us.af.mil · 334-953-4547
This position is with Air Education and Training Command, Department of the Air Force.
The posted pay range is $100558 – $136805/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-24.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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