Regional Chief Instructor, Marine Corps Distance Education

Overview
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Responsibilities
The Regional Chief Instructor reports to and receives work direction derivatives from the Program Manager. The Regional Chief Instructor will perform the following duties:
- Submit qualified Adjunct Faculty biographies to the College of Distance Education and Training (CDET) Dean of Academics for verification of qualifications.
- Each instructor shall teach at least 1 course (by course number) per academic year in their respective programs (Command and Staff College Distance Education Program, Expeditionary Warfare School Distance Education Program, or Enlisted College Distance Education Program).
- Conduct faculty development (to include instructional methods) with Adjunct Faculty in each region, using CDET faculty development tools and in conjunction with the CDET faculty development program.
- Ensure respective Adjunct Faculty complete Faculty Orientation 101 training and determine Adjunct Faculty strengths and weaknesses.
- Interact routinely with CDET associate deans and course subject matter experts/directors to maintain content currency and to assist with Adjunct Faculty questions.
- Monitor Institutional Research data and reports for each region and brief results to the respective Regional Director.
- Evaluate students and Adjunct Faculty end of course feedback and provide the Regional Director and Associate Deans with electronic feedback recommendations.
- Ensure Adjunct Faculty grading is in compliance with each program's faculty handbook and grading rubrics, and ensure all grades are reported within the CDET Learning Support System within 10 days of course completion.
- Ensure that faculty complete End Of Course surveys via the Learning Support System at the end of each seminar course.
- Make a minimum of two visits per year, on a semi-annual basis, to remote locations within the regions that have Adjunct Faculty-led seminars.
- Deliver feedback to the Regional Director and CDET Dean of Academics on Adjunct Faculty performance.
- Review and recommend papers for Marine Corps University writing awards.
- Ensure Learning Support System enrollment of eligible faculty and students into courses and provide faculty and students limited basic Learning Support System support.
- Grade students' papers, essays, planning products and perform any additional grading requirements as specified in the CDET course close out policies and timelines.
- Attend the annual CDET Faculty workshop at Quantico VA, which is normally 5 consecutive days in the summer months.
- Collect any Adjunct Faculty adhoc reports as required by CDET or Marine Corps University.
Qualifications
Required
- Have knowledge of, and experience in, military subject matter within the CDET curriculum.
- Have knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of the case study method; experience in seminar leadership, public speaking, war-gaming, and other techniques of instruction suitable for teaching mid-grade professional military officers.
- Have knowledge of the background and development of American military policy from the colonial era to the present, including policies relating to the Marine Corps and other services.
- Possess desired competencies including organization and planning skills, competence in seminar facilitation, and student evaluation and assessment skills.
- Strong communications and presentation skills.
- Able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in computer applications such as Windows and MS Office
- Expected to perform independently and exercise good judgment.
- Position expected to begin on or about 1 Jul 2021.
Desired
- Mid-Level: Six + years of experience and a BA/BS is required, MA/MS degree preferred.
- Senior Level: Fifteen (15) years of experience and a MA/MS degree.
- Attended Professional Military Education appropriate to rank at time of separation or retirement from the uniformed service.
- Possess a degree in education, history, international relations, or national security/strategic studies preferred.
Additional Requirements
The successful candidate must not be subject to employment restrictions from a former employer (such as a non-compete) that would prevent the candidate from performing the job responsibilities as described.
Disclaimer
About Guidehouse
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Rewards and Benefits
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Benefits include:
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
- Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life
- Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program