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 Valley's performing arts center, and recreational facilities.
Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens and Non-Citizens with Allegiance to the United States. 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 bachelor's 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 (PhD is preferred) in English, Comparative Literature or a closely related field preferred. 2) Ability to teach core-curriculum courses in Composition and Introductory Literature. 3) Demonstrated ability to 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.
Instruct an undergraduate core-curriculum courses in Literature and Composition.
Teach diverse literatures and genres.
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.