AFROTC Associate Professor of Aerospace Science - University of Illinois – Champaign, IL

Aleut Career•Chicago, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Professor of Aerospace Science will be responsible for preparing, coordinating, and delivering Aerospace Studies instruction in accordance with AFROTC curriculum guidance, academic syllabi, and Department of the Air Force training requirements. This role involves instructing cadets on Air Force organizational structure, mission, doctrine, leadership, customs and courtesies, operations, tactics, techniques, procedures, regulations, and policies. The position also includes conducting classroom, laboratory, off-site, and experiential training activities, evaluating student performance, and supporting cadet training and development plans, including Leadership Laboratory (LLAB) activities and professional military training. Additionally, the role involves assisting with administrative tasks such as the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT), Field Training preparation, cadet evaluations, and monitoring cadet academic progress. Cadet administration and personnel support includes managing enrollment, scholarships, disciplinary actions, medical documentation, and cadet records, as well as assisting with cadet pay, textbook payments, and uniform commutation pay. Resource management and operational support involves detachment resource management, administrative functions related to cadet pay, tuition tracking, travel, and financial reporting, as well as lesson plan management and distribution of educational materials. The role also supports various boards, evaluations, award packages, and inspections. Recruiting and outreach support is crucial for meeting AFROTC recruiting and retention objectives through participation in events and prospect development. Finally, the position requires conducting analysis of instructional effectiveness and supporting operations to identify process improvements and operational efficiencies, providing recommendations for enhancements.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.
Must meet AFROTC physical and medical standards.
Must possess a Master's degree in a relevant field.
Must have at least 5 years of relevant professional experience.
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in military instruction or training.
Experience with AFROTC programs or similar ROTC programs.
Familiarity with university academic systems and procedures.
Experience in recruiting or outreach activities.

Responsibilities

Prepare, coordinate, and deliver Aerospace Studies instruction in accordance with AFROTC curriculum guidance, academic syllabi, and Department of the Air Force training requirements.
Instruct cadets on Air Force organizational structure, mission, doctrine, leadership, customs and courtesies, operations, tactics, techniques, procedures, regulations, and policies.
Conduct classroom, laboratory, off-site, and experiential training activities in support of cadet development objectives.
Evaluate student performance through examinations, assessments, practical applications, and training events to ensure comprehension and application of instructional material.
Synchronize, coordinate, and support Leadership Laboratory (LLAB) activities and cadet leadership development events.
Support Professional Military Training (PMT), Professional Development Training (PDT), and physical fitness program oversight.
Assist with administration of the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT), Field Training preparation, cadet evaluations, and assessment events.
Review and monitor cadet academic degree plans and progress to ensure timely graduation and commissioning eligibility.
Perform cadet personnel and administrative actions in accordance with AFROTCI 36-2011 and applicable Holm Center guidance.
Support enrollment processing, scholarship administration, standards and disciplinary actions, medical documentation, and cadet records management.
Assist with cadet pay actions, DFAS record creation, textbook payments, uniform commutation pay, and travel-related processing.
Maintain and update cadet information within WINGS and other AFROTC information management systems.
Support detachment resource management and administrative functions related to cadet pay, tuition tracking, travel, and financial reporting.
Assist with lesson plan management, distribution of educational materials, academic program updates, and compliance with Automated AFROTC Mail System (ARMS) directives.
Support detachment, regional, and headquarters-level boards, evaluations, award packages, decorations, instructor qualification packages, and promotion or reduction boards.
Assist with inspections, operational evaluations, compliance reviews, and facility inspections, including data collection, schedule coordination, reporting, and corrective action tracking.
Support AFROTC recruiting and retention objectives through participation in recruiting, outreach, and marketing events.
Assist with prospect development, recruiting data management, and participation in orientations, college fairs, parades, high school visits, and community engagement events.
Support Cross Town Agreement activities with affiliated colleges and universities, including joint training and cadet events.
Conduct analysis of instructional effectiveness and support operations to identify process improvements and operational efficiencies.
Provide written recommendations regarding corrective actions, procedural improvements, technology integration, and mission enhancement initiatives supporting AFROTC enterprise objectives.