Department: Department of the Army
Location(s): West Point, New York
Salary Range: $80793 - $165667 Per Year
Job 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 Valley's performing arts center, and recreational facilities.
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Qualifications: Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens This is a full-time term appointment in the excepted service not to exceed 13 months. 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 FACTOR/KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Applicants will be evaluated on the following: 1) Academic Accomplishment (Master's Degree is preferred) in Security Studies, Political Science, Public Policy, and Sociology or a closely related field; 2) Ability to research and publish in a discipline relevant to political violence; 3) Demonstrated ability to teach, communicate, advise, and mentor cadets in United States Military Academy (USMA) in and out of the classroom; 4) Ability and experience in intelligence or interagency environment working in counterterrorism field is highly preferred;
How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/04/2026 to receive consideration. It is recommended that you include your first and last name on all documents. Application packages MUST include: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae or Resume Academic Transcript(s) List of Three (3) References, (Include Contact Information.) One (1) Relevant Writing Sample Copy of Sponsor's Permanent Change of Station orders and marriage certificate, if claiming military spouse 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): Rachel Yon Email: Rachel.yon@westpoint.edu
Application Deadline: 2026-06-04