DIRECTOR AND CHANCELLOR

DIRECTOR AND CHANCELLOR

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

Salary Range: $209600 - $209600 Per Year

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.

Major Duties:

• Articulates long-term vision and strategic advancement plan to guide AFIT. The Director and Chancellor leads and oversees execution of AFITs mission making systematic progress toward achieving the Institutes vision through numerous continual activities include promoting teaching excellence, student success, developing highly-regarded education, research programs, and facilitating value-added consultations that contribute to the advancement of national defense. Ensures AFITs institutional values, culture, policies, academic programs and supporting activities are aligned with, responsive to and supportive of the values, culture, policies, priorities and strategies of the Department of War and the Department of the Air Force, including both the U.S Air Force and U.S Space Force. Ensures AFITs policies, academic programs supporting activities are in compliance with policies, standards and expectations of its academic accrediting bodies, i.e., regional accreditation by Higher Learning Commission program accreditation by ABET. Ensures the safety and security of all of the Institute's programs and activities, including providing for the general welfare and morale of the Institutes faculty, staff, students and administration, including their families. Effectively articulates and advocates AFIT's mission to key stakeholders and influencers, on and off campus, as the lead strategic communicator for the Institute. Advocates for the resources required to effectively, efficiently, affordably and safely execute AFITs mission, including (e.g.) authorities, funding, manpower, supplies, services, contract support and infrastructure. Makes key decisions concerning the allocation and utilization of all resources available for accomplishing AFITs mission. Ensures the safety and security of all of the Institutes programs and activities, including providing for the general welfare and morale of the Institutes faculty, staff, students and administration, including their families. Effectively articulates and advocates AFITs mission to key stakeholders and influencers, on and off campus, as the lead strategic communicator for the Institute. Serves as the Institutes lead for responding to directions and requests from (e.g.) Congress, and senior officials at higher headquarters within the Department of War and the Department of the Air Force. Articulates long-term vision and strategic advancement plan to guide AFIT. The Director and Chancellor leads and oversees execution of AFITs mission making systematic progress toward achieving the Institutes vision through numerous. Identifies new opportunities for broader AFIT involvement in DoD and academic communities and opportunities for broader collaboration with AFITs partners and stakeholders in government, academia, business and industry, and the local community. Represents AFIT in high-level meetings throughout government, industry, and the academic community. Exercises a high degree of creativity and innovation in applying sound, mature judgment to develop effective solutions to a wide range of highly complex and unusual, technical, and resource management problems and issues. Collaborates and coordinates with the senior leaders of other organizations located at Wright-Patterson AFB. Supports, defends, and influences program and policy decisions at the highest levels of the Federal government, industry and the broader academic and scientific community.

Qualifications: 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.

How to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/20/2026. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12901416 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: a letter of application (cover letter), curriculum vitae, legible copies of ALL transcripts, statement of teaching, and statement of research interest. PLEASE NOTE: A Graduate degree is required before employment begins, but ALL transcripts must be provided for ALL degrees being pursued or obtained as stated in your curriculum vitae are required. Questions on the position opening or the Department should be directed to Marcia Sanders at email: marcia.sanders@us.af.mil. You can also notify her of your intention to apply. An incomplete package will result in non-consideration of your application. 1. Your Resume Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. If you submit more than one Resume, only the most recent (latest) will be reviewed to determine your qualifications. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. For qualification determination your Resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your Resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series, and grade, i.e., GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your Resume/Curriculum Vitae. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. Your Curriculum Vitae: Teaching accomplishments: Include teaching experience and teaching awards Professional Accomplishments: Include research, consultations, publications, and awards Service Accomplishments: Include membership, leadership roles, nature of service and contribution in collegial and/or professional organizations, societies, etc. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the curriculum vitae you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. If you are claiming veterans' preference, please provide basic eligibility information in your cover letter. Also include in your application a copy of your DD-214 (Member Copy 4) and, if disabled, a completed SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference), along with a letter for federal employment from the Department of Veterans Affairs indicating your service-connected disability rating. IF APPLICABLE: An active-duty military member's statement of service/certification letter will be accepted in lieu of a DD-214. The statement/certification letter can be obtained from your servicing military personnel office and must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate your rank, dates of active-duty service, and type of discharge/character of service (i.e. honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military separation, if member is on terminal leave, and if applicable, with the appropriate 180-day approved waiver. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-20