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.

This job is open to

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

Clarification from the agency

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

Duties

• Teach an undergraduate philosophy course in the core program of the Department of English and Philosophy at the United States Military Academy with a strong emphasis on ethics and the morality of warfare.
• Instruct elective courses within our Philosophy major.
• 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.
• You will provide cadet counseling and support cadet extracurricular activities.
• Engage and positively contribute to the scholarship of Just War Theory, the morality of war and peace, or related ethical topics.

Requirements

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 one-year trial period.

Qualifications

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 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 FACTORS/KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Applicants will be evaluated on the following:

1) Academic Accomplishment (PhD is preferred) in Philosophy; 2) Demonstrated ability to engage in research and positively contribute to the scholarship of Just War Theory, The Morality of War and Peace, or related ethical topics; 3) Ability to contribute to the breadth and depth of philosophical knowledge among faculty in the Philosophy Program; 4) Ability to teach variety of elective courses within Philosophy and demonstrated potential to develop master's level faculty. 5) Ability to positively influence, mentor, assist cadets in their development as future Army Officers;

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

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.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• 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 an Education and Information Sciences Career Field position.
• You may claim military spouse preference (MSP).
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• 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 sometimes also referred to as episodic, intermittent, unscheduled, or ad-hoc 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.

• 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.

Your application package (resume/curriculum vitae and supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all the instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

• Benefits
  
  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
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
  
  1. Cover Letter
  
  2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
  
  • Your curriculum vitae or resume may be submitted in any format and must support the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities described in this announcement.
  • If your curriculum vitae or resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualifications determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. No personal photos.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your curriculum vitae or resume.
  
  3. Academic Transcript(s)
  
  
  • This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience.
  • 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.
  • For additional information see: Transcripts and Licenses.
  
  4. Three (3) Current Academic and Confidential Letters of Recommendation
  
  5. Dissertation Abstract
  
  6. Diversity Statement
  
  7. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  
  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 veteran's preference or military spouse preference if you are claiming these preferences. These documents may include, but are not limited to:
  
  
  • For military spouse preference claims, Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and marriage certificate.
  • For verification of Veteran status, DD-214 (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 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.
  • 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 Veteran's 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.
  
  Application packages that contain photographs or other inappropriate content will receive no further consideration.
  
  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 person's 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
  
  To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/10/2024 to receive consideration. It is recommended that you include your first and last name on all documents.
  
  1. Cover Letter
  
  2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
  
  3. Academic Transcript(s)
  
  4. Three (3) Current Academic and Confidential Letters of Recommendation
  
  5. Dissertation Abstract
  
  6. Diversity Statement
  
  7. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  
  8. Copy of Sponsor's Permanent Change of Station orders and marriage certificate, if claiming military spouse preference.
  
  9. DD-214 if claiming veteran's preference (which indicates character of service) or statement of service from your unit, if currently serving on active duty.
  
  In order to receive full consideration, applications should be postmarked or received by the closing date of the announcement.
  
  Submit your full application package to the following address and/or email address (electronic submissions are encouraged):
  
  United States Military Academy
  
  Department of English and Philosophy
  
  ATTN: DEP Search
  
  646 Swift Road
  
  West Point, New York 10996
  
  Email:depsearch@westpoint.edu
  
  Agency contact information
  
  
  
  Army Applicant Help Desk
  
  Website
  
  https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
  
  Address
  
  BR-APF-W1FBAA US MILITARY ACADEMY
  
  DO NOT MAIL
  
  West Point, NY 10996
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  Requests for further information may be submitted to:
  
  Email:depsearch@westpoint.edu
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

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

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume

• Your curriculum vitae or resume may be submitted in any format and must support the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities described in this announcement.
• If your curriculum vitae or resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualifications determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. No personal photos.
• For additional information see: What to include in your curriculum vitae or resume.

3. Academic Transcript(s)

• This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience.
• 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.
• For additional information see: Transcripts and Licenses.

4. Three (3) Current Academic and Confidential Letters of Recommendation

5. Dissertation Abstract

6. Diversity Statement

7. Statement of Teaching Philosophy

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 veteran's preference or military spouse preference if you are claiming these preferences. These documents may include, but are not limited to:

• For military spouse preference claims, Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and marriage certificate.
• For verification of Veteran status, DD-214 (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 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.
• 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 Veteran's 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.

Application packages that contain photographs or other inappropriate content will receive no further consideration.

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 person's 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

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/10/2024 to receive consideration. It is recommended that you include your first and last name on all documents.

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume

3. Academic Transcript(s)

4. Three (3) Current Academic and Confidential Letters of Recommendation

5. Dissertation Abstract

6. Diversity Statement

7. Statement of Teaching Philosophy

8. Copy of Sponsor's Permanent Change of Station orders and marriage certificate, if claiming military spouse preference.

9. DD-214 if claiming veteran's preference (which indicates character of service) or statement of service from your unit, if currently serving on active duty.

In order to receive full consideration, applications should be postmarked or received by the closing date of the announcement.

Submit your full application package to the following address and/or email address (electronic submissions are encouraged):

United States Military Academy

Department of English and Philosophy

ATTN: DEP Search

646 Swift Road

West Point, New York 10996

Email:depsearch@westpoint.edu

Agency contact information



Army Applicant Help Desk

Website

https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq

Address

BR-APF-W1FBAA US MILITARY ACADEMY

DO NOT MAIL

West Point, NY 10996

US

Next steps

Requests for further information may be submitted to:

Email:depsearch@westpoint.edu

Fair & Transparent

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

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request