This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/518017500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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.
11/29/2018 to 12/21/2018
$84,154 - $86,753 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Term - 3 Years
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See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.
As an Instructor/Assistant Professor of German in the Department of Foreign Languages, you will develop, design, direct and teach undergraduate introductory, intermediate and advanced language courses in German. You will demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate education and expertise in instructional technology. You will lead and guide student research and provide academic counseling and mentorship to the undergraduate students (cadets) at the United States Military Academy (USMA).
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
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.
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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.
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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.
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
3. Teacher evaluation documents
4. Official Academic Transcripts
5. Three Letters 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 veteran's preference or military spouse preference if you are claiming these preferences. These documents may include, but are not limited to: for MSP claims, 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.
Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. The Proof of Eligibility document describes authorities commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of the authority. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to receive 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.
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package. Application packages must include:
1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teacher evaluation documents
4. Official Academic Transcripts
5. Three Letters of Recommendation
6. DD 214, if claiming veteran's preference.
7. Copy of Sponsor's Permanent Change of Station orders and marriage certificate, if claiming military spouse preference.
Applicants are encouraged to provide evidence of excellence in teaching at the college level.
In order to receive full consideration, applications should be received by the closing date of this announcement.
Submit your full application package to the following address:
United States Military Academy
Office of the Dean
Department of Foreign Languages
ATTN: Mrs. Rose Maresco
West Point, New York 10996
Requests for further information may be submitted to:
Mrs. Rose Maresco,
(845) 938-3152
rose.maresco@usma.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. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teacher evaluation documents
4. Official Academic Transcripts
5. Three Letters 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 veteran's preference or military spouse preference if you are claiming these preferences. These documents may include, but are not limited to: for MSP claims, 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.
Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. The Proof of Eligibility document describes authorities commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of the authority. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to receive 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.
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package. Application packages must include:
1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teacher evaluation documents
4. Official Academic Transcripts
5. Three Letters of Recommendation
6. DD 214, if claiming veteran's preference.
7. Copy of Sponsor's Permanent Change of Station orders and marriage certificate, if claiming military spouse preference.
Applicants are encouraged to provide evidence of excellence in teaching at the college level.
In order to receive full consideration, applications should be received by the closing date of this announcement.
Submit your full application package to the following address:
United States Military Academy
Office of the Dean
Department of Foreign Languages
ATTN: Mrs. Rose Maresco
West Point, New York 10996
Requests for further information may be submitted to:
Mrs. Rose Maresco,
(845) 938-3152
rose.maresco@usma.edu
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/518017500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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