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Instructor / Assistant Professor

Department of the Army

U.S. Military Academy

Department of Social Sciences, Office of the Dean

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About the Position: The U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY is an academic institution located in the Hudson River Valley, 50 miles from New York City. The historic site is the oldest continuously occupied military post in America. West Point is a self-contained city with housing, a Department of Public Works, libraries, hospital, fire department, chapels, and restaurants. Employees have access to Eisenhower Hall Theater, Hudson Valleys performing arts center, and recreational facilities.

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Summary

About the Position: The U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY is an academic institution located in the Hudson River Valley, 50 miles from New York City. The historic site is the oldest continuously occupied military post in America. West Point is a self-contained city with housing, a Department of Public Works, libraries, hospital, fire department, chapels, and restaurants. Employees have access to Eisenhower Hall Theater, Hudson Valleys performing arts center, and recreational facilities.

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Posted today · Apply by 07/13/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 13, 2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

West Point, NY

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $80,793 - $106,082 per year Pay scale & grade

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Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required

Appointment type Term - 3 Year

Occupations and job series

• 1701 General Education And Training

Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number BRF260007 Control number 874285900

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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.

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• Coordinate closely with Department leadership to manage, execute, and monitor the various gift-funded margin of excellence programs within the organization.
• Direct budgetary and administrative compliance for these initiatives by aligning resources, securing necessary United States Military Academy (USMA) approvals, and tracking expenditures.
• Guide strategic donor relations and stewardship efforts in partnership with the Association of Graduates and key program leads.
• Advise and support program leads on administrative requirements for departmental activities, including conferences, guest speakers, and cadet/faculty travel.
• Oversee collaboration with external partners and agencies to deploy funding across co-curricular, extracurricular, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Instruct students in area of expertise within the Departments academic programs.
• You will support the personal growth and professional development of cadets in and out of the classroom as a role model for future leaders of the Nation.

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to this position may be subject to a two-year trial period.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens

This is a full-time term appointment in the excepted service not to exceed 3 years.

• Term appointments may be extended beyond the initial term.
• As a term employee you will be eligible for medical insurance, life insurance, retirement dental and vision.
• You will be eligible to earn annual leave and sick leave.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must (a) hold a bachelors degree or higher that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, OR (b) possess a combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above.

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTORS/KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Applicants will be evaluated on the following:

1) Academic Accomplishment (Masters Degree is preferred) in Political Science, Public Policy, and Sociology or a closely related field.

2) Demonstrated ability to lead, synchronize, and execute multiple complex programs and diverse lines of effort to achieve organizational goals.

3) Ability to communicate organizational goals clearly, assign work effectively, and provide technical and administrative guidance to staff and peer colleagues.

4) Demonstrated capacity and proven ability to plan, develop, allocate, monitor, and execute operational budgets supported by private donations, philanthropic grants, corporate sponsorships, donor funding, or non-governmental sources.

5) Ability to direct and execute comprehensive co-curricular and extracurricular programs, as well as experiential learning initiatives.

Education

Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Two-year trial period may be required, during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a Career Program (CP) 31 - Education Services position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• You may claim military spouse preference (MSP).
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• This position is not eligible for regular, and recurring telework. This position is eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework". Situational telework is approved on a case-by-case basis, where the hours worked were not part of a previously approved, ongoing, and regular telework schedule. Situational telework is sometimes also referred to as episodic, intermittent, unscheduled, or ad-hoc telework.

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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.

Benefits

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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.

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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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume, Academic Transcript(s), Three (3) Reference Contact explaining interest and relevant experiences, and Letter of recommendation) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Benefits

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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.

Review our 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 documents

Required Documents

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All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):

1. Cover Letter

• Explaining interest and relevant experiences.

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume

• Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities described in this announcement.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employers name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about whats in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you will not be considered for this vacancy. (No personal photos.)
• For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.

3. Academic Transcript(s)

• If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package, or you will be rated ineligible.
• This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience.
• For additional information see: Transcripts and Licenses.

4. Three (3) Reference Contacts

5. Letter of recommendation

Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s), which may not be required for all applicants:

1. You MUST submit documents verifying your veterans preference or military spouse preference if you are claiming these preferences. These documents may include, but are not limited to:

• Military Spouse Preference (MSP) claims, Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and marriage certificate and MSP PPP Checklist.
• Verification of Veteran status, DD214 {Which indicates character of service), SF-15, VA Letter as applicable and/or Activation/ Deactivation orders.

2. If you are currently serving on active duty:

• A statement of service from your unit commanding officer (CO) identifying the branch of service, period(s) of service, campaign badges or expeditionary medals earned, type of discharge, character of service, and the date you will be separated or be on approved terminal leave. A certification that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of the submission of the certification.
• If you supply a statement of service at this stage, your preference/eligibility will be verified by a DD-214 (Member 4 Copy) upon separation from the military.
• For more information about Veterans Preference, please click this link: http://www.opm.gov/employ/veterans/html/vetguide.asp.

If you fail to provide these required documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

Please note, Application packages that contain photographs or other inappropriate content will receive no further consideration. (No personal photos.)

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another persons personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/13/2026 to receive consideration. It is recommended that you include your first and last name on all documents.

Application packages MUST include:

• Cover Letter (Explaining interest and relevant experiences.)
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Academic Transcript(s)
• Three (3) Reference Contacts
• Letter of recommendation
• Copy of Sponsors PCS order, marriage certificate/license, and PPP MSP Checklist if claiming Military Spouse PPP preference.
• Verification of Veteran status, DD214 {which indicates character of service), SF-15, VA Letter as applicable and/or Activation/ Deactivation orders.
• A statement of service from your unit commanding officer (CO) identifying the branch of service, period(s) of service, campaign badges or expeditionary medals earned, type of discharge, character of service, and the date you will be separated or be on approved terminal leave.

To receive full consideration, applications should be received by the closing date of the announcement.

Submit your full application package to the following email address (Electronic Submissions Required):

Department of Social Sciences

Michelle Abbott

Email: michelle.abbott@westpoint.edu

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk

Website https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq Address BR-W1FBAA US MILITARY ACADEMY

DO NOT MAIL

West Point, NY 10996

US

Next steps

Requests for further information may be submitted to:

United States Military Academy

Department Social Sciences

MAJ Ryan McGovern

Email: ryan.mcgovern@westpoint.edu

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

Help

All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):

1. Cover Letter

• Explaining interest and relevant experiences.

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume

• Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities described in this announcement.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employers name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about whats in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you will not be considered for this vacancy. (No personal photos.)
• For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.

3. Academic Transcript(s)

• If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package, or you will be rated ineligible.
• This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience.
• For additional information see: Transcripts and Licenses.

4. Three (3) Reference Contacts

5. Letter of recommendation

Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s), which may not be required for all applicants:

1. You MUST submit documents verifying your veterans preference or military spouse preference if you are claiming these preferences. These documents may include, but are not limited to:

• Military Spouse Preference (MSP) claims, Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and marriage certificate and MSP PPP Checklist.
• Verification of Veteran status, DD214 {Which indicates character of service), SF-15, VA Letter as applicable and/or Activation/ Deactivation orders.

2. If you are currently serving on active duty:

• A statement of service from your unit commanding officer (CO) identifying the branch of service, period(s) of service, campaign badges or expeditionary medals earned, type of discharge, character of service, and the date you will be separated or be on approved terminal leave. A certification that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of the submission of the certification.
• If you supply a statement of service at this stage, your preference/eligibility will be verified by a DD-214 (Member 4 Copy) upon separation from the military.
• For more information about Veterans Preference, please click this link: http://www.opm.gov/employ/veterans/html/vetguide.asp.

If you fail to provide these required documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

Please note, Application packages that contain photographs or other inappropriate content will receive no further consideration. (No personal photos.)

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another persons personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Help

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/13/2026 to receive consideration. It is recommended that you include your first and last name on all documents.

Application packages MUST include:

• Cover Letter (Explaining interest and relevant experiences.)
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Academic Transcript(s)
• Three (3) Reference Contacts
• Letter of recommendation
• Copy of Sponsors PCS order, marriage certificate/license, and PPP MSP Checklist if claiming Military Spouse PPP preference.
• Verification of Veteran status, DD214 {which indicates character of service), SF-15, VA Letter as applicable and/or Activation/ Deactivation orders.
• A statement of service from your unit commanding officer (CO) identifying the branch of service, period(s) of service, campaign badges or expeditionary medals earned, type of discharge, character of service, and the date you will be separated or be on approved terminal leave.

To receive full consideration, applications should be received by the closing date of the announcement.

Submit your full application package to the following email address (Electronic Submissions Required):

Department of Social Sciences

Michelle Abbott

Email: michelle.abbott@westpoint.edu

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Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk

Website https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq Address BR-W1FBAA US MILITARY ACADEMY

DO NOT MAIL

West Point, NY 10996

US

Next steps

Requests for further information may be submitted to:

United States Military Academy

Department Social Sciences

MAJ Ryan McGovern

Email: ryan.mcgovern@westpoint.edu

Expand Hide next steps

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

U.S. Military Academy

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

The Army values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, cultures and skills, which connects employees to organizations that are committed to building an inclusive work environment where they can contribute to their fullest potential.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk

Website https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq Address BR-W1FBAA US MILITARY ACADEMY

DO NOT MAIL

West Point, NY 10996

US

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Summary

About the Position: The U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY is an academic institution located in the Hudson River Valley, 50 miles from New York City. The historic site is the oldest continuously occupied military post in America. West Point is a self-contained city with housing, a Department of Public Works, libraries, hospital, fire department, chapels, and restaurants. Employees have access to Eisenhower Hall Theater, Hudson Valleys performing arts center, and recreational facilities.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Posted today · Apply by 07/13/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 13, 2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

West Point, NY

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $80,793 - $106,082 per year Pay scale & grade

AD 00

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required

Appointment type Term - 3 Year

Occupations and job series

• 1701 General Education And Training

Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number BRF260007 Control number 874285900

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