Vision Care Instructor
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Albuquerque, NM - USA
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Job Summary
This position is part of the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) Department of the Interior (DOI). As a Vision Care Instructor you will be responsible providing college level instruction in the field of Vision Care to meet the education goals and objectives of SIPI.
As an Instructor (Vision Care) GS your typical work assignments may include the following under supervision:
- Demonstrate instructional skills that include the ability to explain difficult concepts and the ability to engage students of different abilities and backgrounds in learning course objectives.
- Demonstrate collegial and professional interpersonal skills when interacting with students in class in the laboratory office hours and elsewhere on campus and with other faculty members and with college administration.
- Stay current with developments and trends in instructional and pedagogical fields.
- Participate in curriculum committee student advising and student retention efforts.
- Develop implement and maintain records for instruction including syllabi consistent with course objectives student proficiency and attendance records and other materials consistent with course objectives and College policies.
- Develop criteria for testing assignments and instructional materials learning activities and assessments to evaluate student proficiency.
- Possess technical writing skills for university-level documents such as reports prepared for the College.
NOTE: Position is also being advertised under merit promotion announcement BIE--26-MT MP. Status Applicants who wish to be considered under both merit promotion and competitive procedures must submit a separate application for each announcement.
- Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicants successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
- As a condition of employment you will be required to serve a 2-year trial or 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.
- If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 you are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act and the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 in order to be eligible for appointment to this agency.
- Driving Requirement (Required only at time of appointment): Incumbent may be required as an incidental duty to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle in the performance of duties therefore a valid drivers license is required.
EDUCATION: Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name Student Name credit hours major and grade-point average or class ranking degree and date awarded. All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE).
Applicants are responsible for providing documentation that the educational requirements have been met. To qualify based on education you must submit a legible copy of your transcripts. Official transcripts are required upon selection if you qualified based on education. Education must have been obtained from an accredited or pre-accredited institution recognized by the U.S. DOE (click here) in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the U.S. (click here).
Initial appointments to the competitive or excepted service: The probationary or trial period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will consider:
- Your performance and conduct;
- The needs and interests of the agency;
- Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Bargaining Unit Status: Position is covered by Bargaining Unit/Union - Federation of Indian Service Employees American Federation of Teachers Local 4521.
Pay flexibilities of a recruitment/relocation bonus may be authorized pending availability of funds and management approval.
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Documentation: The CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance (click here for more details here for DOIs policy) to permanent Federal civilian employees who are surplus displaced or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming eligibility must submit a 1) copy of their most recent performance appraisal 2) proof of eligibility 3) most current SF-50 noting position grade level and duty location with their application. To be considered applicants must be well-qualified (i.e. meet the minimum qualification requirements education and experience requirements) score at least 85 on the assessment and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.
Veterans Preference: If you are a Veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-points veterans preference you must submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy) or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans preference you must also submit an SF-15 plus the proof required by that form.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
IC
