NCAA Compliance (Instructor of Physical Education)

Position will perform faculty duties in the Department of Athletics, United States Air Force Academy. Will teach undergraduate courses in Physical Education. Performs duties under the supervision of the Senior Compliance Administrator. Provides NCAA rules education to coaches and athletic department staff on a regular and recurring basis. Conducts annual rules education with assigned sports teams. Conducts research and provides guidance on rules applications to coaches and staff and, when necessary, requests official interpretations from the Mountain West Conference or the NCAA. Advises first-year cadet-athletes on NCAA Eligibility Center procedures and requirements and tracks initial eligibility status. Has direct compliance oversight of assigned sports teams. May teach physical education classes as directed by the Executive Director of Athletics. Provides instruction to cadet-athletes in physical education throughout the year as directed by the Athletics Department. Ensures strict compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations. Monitors all recruiting and practice season activities for assigned sports teams. Assists with rules violation investigations as necessary and recommends corrective actions. Maintains a comprehensive database containing recruit and cadet-athlete information. Uses NCAA applications for submitting interpretation and waiver requests for assigned sports teams. Assists in certifying eligibility for cadet athletes in assigned sports. Prepares NCAA squad lists for assigned sports teams. Conducts compliance reviews for assigned sports teams. Participates in monthly conference calls and annual MWC and NCAA compliance seminars. Assists in the completion and submission of required NCAA reports as directed by the Senior Compliance Administrator.

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required

• The selected candidate will be subject to a security investigation leading to successful completion of a background investigation with a favorable adjudication. The selectee's failure to meet this requirement will be grounds for termination.

• Essential qualities expected of every faculty member include the personal attributes of integrity, industry, cooperation, initiative, and breadth of intellectual interests.

• Bachelor’s degree (see Qualifications for required academic disciplines)

• The salary shown is the minimum (Annual) amount to be paid and may be set higher commensurate with individual's qualifications and experience.

• You will be required to serve a 1-year trial period

• As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information go to: http://www.sss.gov

• This is NOT a designated drug testing position

• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum requirement is a Bachelor's Degree and 1 year of compliance experience at a Division I institution, conference, or the NCAA national office.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Masters/JD preferred.

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

• Service Accomplishments: Include memberships, leadership roles, nature of service and contribution in collegial and/or professional organizations, societies, etc.

• Diversity: Life experience and interests that contribute to a climate that values and uses diversity in all forms

Candidates will have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.

Leadership experience in curriculum development and academic assessment is desired.

Applicants will be assessed based on education, evidence of teaching effectiveness, quality of scholarship, and demonstrated service to educational institutions and the discipline commensurate with years in the discipline.

Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Mr. Christopher Gines,christopher.gines@afacademy.af.edu.Please do not email documents or completed applications to this address as they will not be considered.

Education

EDUCATION:
If selected, you will be requested to provide original copies of ALL OFFICIAL transcripts for degrees being pursued or obtained (or letter of degree completion if an OFFICIAL transcript is not available due to recent graduation) to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a transcript to be considered OFFICIAL, it should be printed on university letterhead and the registrar's official seal/signature must appear on the transcript. Your transcripts must also reflect the degree awarded/conferred date. Transcripts labeled UNOFFICIAL will not be accepted.

Upon request, ensure you include ALL transcripts to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae (resume) even if not required for this position.

FOREIGN EDUCATION:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the educational requirements. However, you must show proof that the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying in the form of an "official" statement of U.S. equivalency from a Department of Education approved (non-federal) agency (i.e. AICE, NACES), who will complete a U.S. Standard of Education Conversion.