USAFAI36-3532 — Permanent Professors

USAFAI36-3532 governs the management of Permanent Professors assigned to the United States Air Force Academy, including appointments and service.

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  • Publication number: USAFAI36-3532
  • Title: PERMANENT PROFESSORS
  • Date: 2022-04-06

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It addresses nomination and appointment, qualifications, promotion, titles, sabbaticals, continuation, removal, and retirement. It also sets requirements for Permanent Professor status, assignments, waivers, and information protected by the Privacy Act of 1974.

Applies to: This publication does not apply to Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) units and the Air National Guard (ANG).

Topics covered

  • Permanent Professor appointments
  • Permanent Professor qualifications
  • Permanent Professor promotion
  • Permanent Professor assignments
  • Permanent Professor sabbaticals
  • Permanent Professor continuation and removal
  • Permanent Professor retirement

Questions and answers

How are Permanent Professors appointed?

Permanent Professors shall be appointed by the President of the United States (POTUS) by and with the advice and consent of the Senate (10 U.S.C. §9433(b)).

What is the maximum number of Permanent Professors at the Air Force Academy?

The 10 U.S.C. §9431(b)(4) specifies the maximum number of Permanent Professors at the Air Force Academy of the grade specified in 10 U.S.C. §9436(a).

What qualifications must Permanent Professor nominees have?

Permanent Professor nominees must be outstanding AF or SF officers highly qualified in their respective disciplines.

What education must candidates for Permanent Professor have?

Candidates will have a doctorate or appropriate professional terminal degree and demonstrated excellence as an Airman- and/or Guardian-scholar.

When is a Permanent Professor promoted to Colonel after six years?

Reaches six years of service as a Permanent Professor.

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