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.
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.
Serve as an Associate Professor/Professor, Associate Professor/Professor of Mathematics, Associate Professor/Professor of Statistics, or Associate Professor/Professor of Operations Research.
Design, teach, and oversee a variety of courses and programs.
Organize the research efforts of other faculty.
Serve as a mentor to junior faculty members.
Support students inside and outside the classroom.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
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 academic tenure-track position with an initial term appointment in the excepted service not to exceed 3 years. Term appointments may be extended beyond the initial term. Faculty who attain the academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor may have the opportunity to non-competitively receive a permanent appointment in the excepted service. 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 (an earned doctorate in Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, or another related field is preferred); 2) Demonstrated experience with governance at a department, school, or institutional level; 3) Extensive teaching experience with a demonstrated track record of teaching excellence; 4) Demonstrated experience with faculty development which includes mentoring junior faculty members; 5) Demonstrated pattern of sustained scholarship, research, and publication; and, 6) Demonstrated involvement in the national mathematics community via professional society and/or associations.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
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.
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.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
1. Cover Letter
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Your resume or curriculum vitae may be submitted in any format and must support the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities described in this announcement.
If your resume or curriculum vitae includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
This position has an individual occupational requirement. You MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
4. Statement of teaching philosophy and career goals within the following five pillar framework of excellence: Teaching, Cadet Development, Faculty Development, Scholarship, and Service.
Junior faculty mentorship is an essential aspect of this job, whether serving in the capacity as Associate Professor or full Professor, include (i) how you would prepare junior civilian and military faculty to publish and be involved in scholarly activities, and (ii) how you could advance undergraduate research in the department through thesis advising and/or capstone leadership.
If currently an Associate Professor also note what you foresee a path to full Professor looks like for you.
5. The name, contact information, and a brief description of your professional relationship for three references.
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s), which may not be required for all applicants:
1. You MUSTsubmit 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.
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:
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.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/04/2024 to receive consideration.
Application packages MUSTinclude:
1. Cover Letter;
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae, submitted in any format that supports the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities described in this announcement;
3. Academic Transcripts;
4. Statement of teaching philosophy and career goals within the following five pillar framework of excellence: Teaching, Cadet Development, Faculty Development, Scholarship, and Service. This must include (i) how you would prepare junior civilian and military faculty to publish and be involved in scholarly activities, and (ii) how you could advance undergraduate research in the department through thesis advising and/or capstone leadership. (NOTE: If currently an Associate Professor, also note what you foresee a path to full Professor looks like for you.);
5. The name, contact information, and a brief description of your professional relationship for three references;
6. DD-214, if claiming veteran's preference;
7. Statement of service from your unit, if currently serving on active duty; and,
8. Copy of Sponsor's Permanent Change of Station orders and marriage certificate, if claiming military spouse preference.
In order to receive full consideration, applications should be received by the closing date of the announcement.
Submit your full application package to the following address (electronic submissions):
United States Military Academy
Department of Mathematical Science
Attention: Rebecca Petersen
Email: Rebecca.Petersen@westpoint.edu
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 of Mathematical Science
Attention: Rebecca Petersen
Phone: (845) 938-0690
Email: Rebecca.Petersen@westpoint.edu
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
1. Cover Letter
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Your resume or curriculum vitae may be submitted in any format and must support the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities described in this announcement.
If your resume or curriculum vitae includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
This position has an individual occupational requirement. You MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
4. Statement of teaching philosophy and career goals within the following five pillar framework of excellence: Teaching, Cadet Development, Faculty Development, Scholarship, and Service.
Junior faculty mentorship is an essential aspect of this job, whether serving in the capacity as Associate Professor or full Professor, include (i) how you would prepare junior civilian and military faculty to publish and be involved in scholarly activities, and (ii) how you could advance undergraduate research in the department through thesis advising and/or capstone leadership.
If currently an Associate Professor also note what you foresee a path to full Professor looks like for you.
5. The name, contact information, and a brief description of your professional relationship for three references.
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s), which may not be required for all applicants:
1. You MUSTsubmit 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.
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:
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.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/04/2024 to receive consideration.
Application packages MUSTinclude:
1. Cover Letter;
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae, submitted in any format that supports the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities described in this announcement;
3. Academic Transcripts;
4. Statement of teaching philosophy and career goals within the following five pillar framework of excellence: Teaching, Cadet Development, Faculty Development, Scholarship, and Service. This must include (i) how you would prepare junior civilian and military faculty to publish and be involved in scholarly activities, and (ii) how you could advance undergraduate research in the department through thesis advising and/or capstone leadership. (NOTE: If currently an Associate Professor, also note what you foresee a path to full Professor looks like for you.);
5. The name, contact information, and a brief description of your professional relationship for three references;
6. DD-214, if claiming veteran's preference;
7. Statement of service from your unit, if currently serving on active duty; and,
8. Copy of Sponsor's Permanent Change of Station orders and marriage certificate, if claiming military spouse preference.
In order to receive full consideration, applications should be received by the closing date of the announcement.
Submit your full application package to the following address (electronic submissions):
United States Military Academy
Department of Mathematical Science
Attention: Rebecca Petersen
Email: Rebecca.Petersen@westpoint.edu
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 of Mathematical Science
Attention: Rebecca Petersen
Phone: (845) 938-0690
Email: Rebecca.Petersen@westpoint.edu
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
