Instructor of Behavioral Science AD-1701-21

Instructor of Behavioral Science AD-1701-21

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Air Force Academy, Colorado

Salary Range: $59862 - $59862 Per Year

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Major Duties:

• Major Duties of the Position: The Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership seeks a talented behavioral scientist for a full time, non-tenure track Instructor position, anticipated to begin on or about July 01, 2026. Applicants must have completed at least a thesis-track terminal Master's degree requirements in Psychology, Sociology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, or a closely related field prior to the start date. DFBL integrates psychology, sociology, and leadership studies to prepare future Air and Space Force officers to lead in complex social and information environments. Faculty responsibilities include teaching, scholarship, and service. The Air Force Academy is an in person institution dedicated to high impact undergraduate education and leader development. Experience teaching undergraduates is desirable. Primary teaching responsibilities include courses in the candidate's disciplinary area, departmental service courses such as Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Sociology, Research Methods, and contributions to interdisciplinary leadership curricula. Faculty typically teach three to four sections per semester with one to two preparations, emphasizing small class engagement and applied learning. The primary focus of Instructor positions is to sustain the department's teaching mission, but they may engage in or support research efforts such as peer reviewed publications and conference presentations, mentor undergraduate research, and pursue collaborative scholarship aligning personal expertise with departmental strengths. The department provides access to laboratory facilities and a participant pool to support research and teaching initiatives. We seek a colleague committed to service and to our academy's mission of developing leaders prepared to confront complex future challenges. Initial service responsibilities include academic advising, with opportunities for broader institutional and professional service as the faculty member progresses. The United States Air Force Academy is a selective four-year undergraduate institution whose graduates earn a Bachelor of Science degree and commission as officers in the Air or Space Force. Our 18,500-acre campus sits at the base of the Rocky Mountains just north of Colorado Springs, a city frequently ranked among the most livable in the nation. Salaries are competitive, include cost of living adjustments, and include non-teaching but in-person working summer months.

Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree (or higher) in Psychology, Sociology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience or a closely allied field by the start date. ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES: Psychology, Sociology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience or a closely allied field DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Prior undergraduate teaching experience It is highly desired that your cover letter and/or curriculum vitae address the following areas, as appropriate: Teaching Accomplishments: Include teaching experience and teaching awards. Professional Accomplishments: Include research, consultations, publications, and awards. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Lt Col Erika King, email: erika.king@afacademy.af.edu. Please do not email documents or completed applications to this address as they will not be considered.

How to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the date the announcement closes, 05/05/2026. To begin the application process, click the Blue Apply Button at the top of the page 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: 1. Your Resume/Curriculum Vitae If you submit more than one Resume/Curriculum Vitae, 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/Curriculum Vitae 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/Curriculum Vitae 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. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 3. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. 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 *All close dates are 11:59 PM Eastern Time*. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-05