Engineering Instructor.

Bureau of Indian Education; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Indian Education is seeking instructors to deliver college-level courses, develop syllabi, and assess student progress within a rigorous academic environment. You will collaborate with faculty and administration to maintain accreditation and enhance instructional quality.

The role requires a Master’s degree, plus documented experience in curriculum development and college instruction. A Ph.D. in Engineering or related field is also considered for advanced qualifications.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in the work field identified for course instruction.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 in education.
• 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or Ph.D. in Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Explain difficult concepts and engage diverse learners to meet course objectives.
• Interact professionally with students, faculty, and administration.
• Stay current with instructional and pedagogical developments.
• Participate in curriculum committees and student advising.

Skills

Instructing college courses

Curriculum development

Syllabi development

Lecture delivery

Student evaluation

Education

Master's degree in field related to instruction

Ph.D. degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Duties

• Demonstrate instructional skills that include the ability to explain difficult concepts and the ability to engage students of different abilities and backgrounds in learning course objectives.
• Demonstrate collegial and professional interpersonal skills when interacting with students in class, in the laboratory, office hours, and elsewhere on campus, and with other faculty members, and with college administration.
• Stay current with developments and trends in instructional and pedagogical fields.
• Participate in curriculum committee, student advising and student retention efforts.
• Develop, implement, and maintain records for instruction, including syllabi consistent with course objectives, student proficiency and attendance records, and other materials consistent with course objectives and College policies.
• Develop criteria for testing, assignments, and instructional materials, learning activities, and assessments to evaluate student proficiency.
• Possess technical writing skills for university-level documents such as reports prepared for the College.

NOTE

Position is also being advertised under delegated examining announcement BIE-13109171-27-MT DE.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Be sure to read the 'How to Apply' and 'Required Documents' Sections.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial or 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.
• If you are a male applicant born after 12-31-1959, you are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act and the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 (https://www.sss.gov), in order to be eligible for appointment to this agency.
• Driving Requirement (Required only at time of appointment): Incumbent may be required, as an incidental duty, to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle, in the performance of duties, therefore, a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTRUCTORS, GS-1701-11

Master's Degree in the work field identified for course instruction, that included a major study in the appropriate specialty education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position (typically a degree in the field of Engineering).

In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications requirements below.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

GS-11

Applicant meets the basic education requirement and possess one (1) year of specialized experience that equipped me with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. This experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service that includes: serving as an Instructor in a college or equivalent education institution developing, researching, preparing and administering course syllabi and materials, labs and activities; delivering lectures and presentation; and evaluating students' progress on standards based courses in Education; collaborating with faculty on maintaining accreditation requirements; developing culturally relevant material; serving on or providing leadership to committees within a postsecondary context.

OR

Applicant meets the basic education requirement and possess 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Engineering.

Time-In-Grade Requirements

Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year (52 weeks) of service at the next lower grade level.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, credit hours, major, and grade-point average or class ranking, degree and date awarded. All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). Applicants are responsible for providing documentation that the educational requirements have been met. To qualify based on education you must submit a legible copy of your transcripts. Official transcripts are required upon selection if you qualified based on education. Education must have been obtained from an accredited or pre-accredited institution recognized by the U.S. DOE (click Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the U.S. (click Additional information

Initial appointments to the competitive or excepted service

Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

• Your performance and conduct;
• The needs and interests of the agency;
• Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Bargaining Unit Status

Position is covered by Bargaining Unit/Union - Federation of Indian Service Employees, American Federation of Teachers Local 4521.

Pay flexibilities

of a recruitment/relocation bonus may be authorized, pending availability of funds and management approval.

Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Documentation

The CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance (click must submit a 1) copy of their most recent performance appraisal, 2) proof of eligibility, 3) most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, education and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.

Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA)

Preference eligibles may apply for permanent positions (career or career-conditional appointments) under merit promotion procedures for VEOA appointments; however, veteran's preference is not a factor in these appointments. To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, a veteran must be a preference eligible OR veteran separated after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Applicants must submit a copy of their DD-214 (Member Copy 4) for verification of eligibility. For more information about this program and to determine whether you are eligible,

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.