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.
Conduct novel, cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research and analysis in support of topics related to operations in the cyber domain and war studies.
Teach introductory to advanced level undergraduate courses in Department of History War Studies Program to include advising students on capstones, theses, and independent research.
Work on cyber-related and war studies course curriculum within your discipline for inclusion in existing courses or in the creation of new courses.
Participate in the development of the new War Studies Program.
You will create cyber-related research and analysis projects in small teams comprised of soldiers and civilians, while integrating with cross-team research labs.
Develop and leverage partnerships through outreach that will benefit the Army Cyber community and support the Army Cyber Institute (ACI’s) mission and War Studies Program.
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 two year trial period.
Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel may be required - you may be expected to travel for this position (10%).
Qualifications
Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens
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 FACTORS / KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Applicants will be evaluated on the following: 1) Academic Accomplishment (PhD preferred) in History, War Studies or other Cyber-Related field. 2) Ability to teach accredited curriculums in a United States Military Academy (USMA) History Department War Studies Program as a faculty member and to mentor cadet research along with analysis projects; 3) Demonstrated ability to conduct independent and collaborative, novel cyber-related research and analysis in their discipline; 4) Demonstrated potential to work as a team on inter-disciplinary research along with conducting research, analysis and development to generate innovative capabilities; 5) Experience and ability to create cyber and war studies related courses curriculum within your discipline for inclusion in existing courses or in the creation of a new course; 6) Ability to create collaborative relationships and foster communication with individuals in academic, governmental, non-profit organizations, and private industry.
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.
Two-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 a Career Program (CP) 31 - Education Services 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.
A recruitment incentive may be authorized.
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.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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:
Applicants are encouraged to provide evidence of teaching excellence and of collaborative relationships with Academic, Governmental, and Nonprofit Organizations and Private Industry.
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume:
Your curriculum vitae or resume must support the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities described in this announcement.
Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
If your resume 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. (No personal photos.)
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.
Who can speak to your academic and research credentials and potential, including the name, phone number and/or email for each reference.
5. One (1) Sample of Scholarship:
Your sample of scholarship should not exceed 20 pages.
6. Statement of Potential Research Plan:
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 (MSP) claims, Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and marriage certificate.
For verification of Veteran status, DD214 {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 DD214 (Member 4 Copy) upon separation from the military.
If you fail to provide these 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. (No personal photos.)
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 12/31/2025 to receive consideration. It is recommended that you include your first and last name on all documents.
Application packages MUST include:
Cover Letter (Applicants are encouraged to provide evidence of teaching excellence and of collaborative relationships with Academic, Governmental, and Nonprofit Organizations and Private Industry).
Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume.
Academic Transcript(s).
Three (3) References with contact information who can speak to your academic and research credentials and potential, which includes the name, phone number and/or email for each reference.
One (1) Sample of Scholarship that does not exceed 20 pages.
Statement of Potential Research Plan.
Copy of Sponsor's Permanent Change of Station orders and marriage certificate, if claiming military spouse preference.
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.
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 preferred)
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
MAJ Brian Petty
Phone: 845-938-9041
Email:brian.petty@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:
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
MAJ Brian Petty
Phone: 845-938-9041
Email:brian.petty@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:
Applicants are encouraged to provide evidence of teaching excellence and of collaborative relationships with Academic, Governmental, and Nonprofit Organizations and Private Industry.
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume:
Your curriculum vitae or resume must support the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities described in this announcement.
Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
If your resume 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. (No personal photos.)
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.
Who can speak to your academic and research credentials and potential, including the name, phone number and/or email for each reference.
5. One (1) Sample of Scholarship:
Your sample of scholarship should not exceed 20 pages.
6. Statement of Potential Research Plan:
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 (MSP) claims, Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and marriage certificate.
For verification of Veteran status, DD214 {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 DD214 (Member 4 Copy) upon separation from the military.
If you fail to provide these 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. (No personal photos.)
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 12/31/2025 to receive consideration. It is recommended that you include your first and last name on all documents.
Application packages MUST include:
Cover Letter (Applicants are encouraged to provide evidence of teaching excellence and of collaborative relationships with Academic, Governmental, and Nonprofit Organizations and Private Industry).
Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume.
Academic Transcript(s).
Three (3) References with contact information who can speak to your academic and research credentials and potential, which includes the name, phone number and/or email for each reference.
One (1) Sample of Scholarship that does not exceed 20 pages.
Statement of Potential Research Plan.
Copy of Sponsor's Permanent Change of Station orders and marriage certificate, if claiming military spouse preference.
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.
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 preferred)
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
MAJ Brian Petty
Phone: 845-938-9041
Email:brian.petty@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:
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
MAJ Brian Petty
Phone: 845-938-9041
Email:brian.petty@westpoint.edu
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
