Army ROTC Military Science Instructor - Clemson University opens

Job Summary

The Military Science Instructor (MSI) will teach effectively in indoor classroom and field training settings, presenting standardized instruction and creative workshops. Contractor personnel serving as ROTC military science instructors shall have demonstrated instructor ability in military field training exercises and be able to live/instruct in a field environment for extended periods during training exercises.

• Provide military science instruction, group and/or individual training, field instruction and training in accordance with Cadet Command’s program of instruction (POI), syllabus, and other ROTC-directed or emerging training in various settings on and off campus, including field environments.
• Use mixed media and innovation to teach lesson objectives; ensure students are tested and apply theory in practice during training and assessment events outside of the classroom.
• Provide expert training at Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills, small unit tactics, and physical fitness.
• Coach, teach, and prepare competitive Cadet teams for ranger challenge, drill team, and color guard.
• Instruct Cadets on the leader/officer-to-NCO relationship in both garrison and combat environments, from the NCO perspective.
• Instruct Cadets on receiving and executing written and verbal plans and concepts and crisis/contingency management.
• Support Cadet Summer Training (CST) for approximately 40 days at Fort Knox, KY.
• Assist Government personnel with marketing/recruiting efforts at events such as freshman orientations, college fairs, and parades.
• Transport ROTC personnel, Cadets, students, supplies, and materials in conjunction with training exercises and other ROTC events; possess a valid vehicle operator’s license, completion of Accident Avoidance training, 15 pax van training, and proof of insurance.

This position does not have any direct reports.

Primarily in an indoor classroom; some instruction may occur outdoors and/or offsite, such as Ranger Challenge, Color Guard, Leadership Labs, and Field Training Exercises. Other activities such as recruiting events may require travel and could be outdoors.

• Speak and communicate clearly.
• Physically demonstrate activities as necessary.
• Operate on uneven terrain during Leadership Labs and Field Training Exercises.
• Travel by car, van, truck, plane, or other methods to assigned events or activities.
• Participate in recruiting events and other assigned activities.

Yes – travel as needed; overnight travel annually to attend CST.

• Have been a commissioned or non‑commissioned officer within the U.S. Army Active Component, or former or current member in the U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard. (Air Force, Marines, Navy, or other branches do not qualify.)
• Permanent employment: minimum of six (6) years prior active or reserve component military experience.
• Temporary employment: minimum of four (4) years – six (6) years preferred.
• Experience current within the last five years at time of initial assignment as a contractor instructor and terminated with an honorable discharge or retirement.
• Meet the academic institution’s qualifications for instructor positions.
• Possess thorough knowledge of Army organization, mission, functions, and regulations.
• Knowledge of military training and field training evaluations.
• Knowledge of basic Soldier skills: map reading, land navigation, marksmanship, drill and ceremonies, small‑arms experience.
• Knowledge of safety skills in use of small weapons, ammunition, and pyrotechnics.
• Computer skills:
  Microsoft Word, Excel, graphics programs, Windows, email, internet.
• Teach effectively in classroom and field training setting, presenting both standardized instruction and creative workshops.
• Demonstrated instructor ability in military field training exercises and ability to live/instruct in field environments for extended periods.

Will be subject to background checks for Positions of Significant Trust and Authority (POSTA).

Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and Disabled Applicants are encouraged to apply.