Department of the Army

POST-DOCTORAL FELLOW INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania Full time

POST-DOCTORAL FELLOW INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania

Salary Range: $63509 - $78505 Per Year

Job Summary: About the Position: This is a full-time, temporary civilian faculty position at the U.S. Army War College (USAWC) Department of Distance Education as provided under Title 10 USC. Appointment for one year, renewable up to three years based upon job performance and funding availability. Potential for academic rank will be based on the selectee's academic credentials, experience, and professional accomplishments.

Major Duties:

  • Support the design, development, and execution of online curriculum for the Department of Distance Education.
  • Provide counsel to faculty and staff on instructional design and educational methodology.
  • Coordinate and support assessment tracking, certification/accreditation requirements, and faculty development for the department.
  • Engage in research and publishable scholarship that advances knowledge in curriculum design, faculty development, educational methodology, or online learning technology.
  • Contribute to the Department of Distance Education and the Army War College mission by fulfilling other duties as required.

Qualifications: Who May Apply: US Citizens This is a temporary appointment in the excepted service starting on or before 1 July 2026 and not to exceed 1 year. Appointment may be extended to three years based on the needs of the organization. As an employee you will be eligible for medical insurance, life insurance, retirement, dental and vision. You will be eligible to earn annual leave and sick leave. Basic Requirements: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in behavioral or social science, or related disciplines appropriate to the position such as instructional systems, learning design, or educational psychology. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. OR C. Experience: Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. In addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements above, applicants will be rated on the following: SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR/KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): 1. Must possess a degree in instructional design, or related field. Current doctoral students are encouraged to apply; candidates with an earned Ph.D. upon employment are strongly preferred. 2. Demonstrated experience in the design, development, and assessment of online education. Recent experience using learning management systems and online educational tools preferred. 3. Demonstrated ability to communicate through writing, oral presentations, and online collaboration. 4. Evidence of scholarly research and publications in areas relevant to curriculum design, faculty development, educational methodology, or online learning technology.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on05/07/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12941635). Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-07