Chief Graduate Professional Education and Program Enhancement

U.S Air Force; Western Hills (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chief of Graduate Professional Education at the U.S. Air Force Air University coordinates and aligns curricula across all graduate programs, advising schools on curriculum development and supporting academic program reviews.

This role guides instructional design, curriculum delivery, and policy guidance, briefing leaders on findings and drafting directives to ensure policy-compliant, accredited results.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of higher education principles, theories, and practices related to curriculum development, instructional design, academic program review, and accreditation standards.
• Familiarity with the policies, regulations, and directives of the DoW, United States Air Force, and Air University as they apply to professional military education and institutional operations.
• Ability to analyze programs and ensure regulatory compliance through evaluation.
• Strong written and oral communication for executive briefings and policy guidance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and align curricula across graduate programs and advise schools on curriculum development and program reviews.
• Advise on instructional design, curriculum delivery, instructional methodologies, and publish findings to leadership.
• Draft policy guidance and collaborate with stakeholders to sustain high-quality, policy-compliant curricula.
• Lead complex processes such as program reviews and oversee quality assurance and accreditation adherence.

Skills

Curriculum development

Instructional design

Program evaluation

Policy briefing

Stakeholder liaison

Academic leadership

Job description

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.

• 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.