Army ROTC Military Science Instructor - School of Cadet Command

Army ROTC Military Science Instructor - School of Cadet Command

Join our team as a Military Science Instructor providing support to the Army ROTC contract.

The Military Science Instructor (MSI) will teach effectively in an indoor classroom and field training setting, presenting both 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 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.
  • Uses provided mixed media (visual aids) and innovation to teach the learning and lesson objectives; ensure students are properly tested in class and successfully 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 to include, but not limited to, ranger challenge, drill team, and color guard.
  • Instruct Cadets on the leader‑led/officer‑to‑NCO relationship in both garrison and combat environments.
  • Instruct and prepare Cadets on receiving and executing written and verbal plans and concepts and crisis/contingency management.
• Cadet Summer Training (CST) is an annual 30–45 day requirement at Fort Knox, KY between June and August.
• Faculty development instruction as outlined in the contract.
• Transport ROTC personnel, Cadets, students, and supplies in conjunction with training exercises and other ROTC events; ensures valid vehicle operator’s license, completion of Accident Avoidance training and proof of insurance.

This position does not have any direct reports.

The position functions primarily in an indoor classroom setting, with some instruction occurring outdoors and/or offsite. Other activities such as recruiting events may require travel and could involve being outdoors.

• Ability to speak and communicate clearly.
• Ability to physically demonstrate activities as necessary, such as during field instruction, drills, etc.
• Ability to travel by car, plane, and/or other methods to assigned events or activities.
• Ability to participate in recruiting events and other events or activities as assigned.

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

• Have been a Commissioned or Senior Non‑Commissioned Officer within the U.S. Army, Active Component, or former or current officer or NCO in the U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard.
• Permanent support minimum six (6) years prior Active or Reserve Component military experience.
• Temporary support minimum four (4) years – six (6) years preferred – prior active or reserve military experience.
• Experience must be 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 and requirements for instructor positions.
• Possess thorough knowledge of the Army organizational structure, mission objectives, functions, procedures, agency regulations and policy pertaining to the Department of the Army.
• Have knowledge and experience of military training and field training evaluations.
• Possess knowledge of basic soldier skills; include map reading, land navigation, marksmanship, drill and ceremonies, weapons experience with U.S. Army small arms.
• Possess knowledge of safety skills in the use of small arms, ammunition and pyrotechnics.
• Possess computer skills, including operation of Microsoft word processing, spreadsheets, graphics programs, Microsoft Windows environments, and familiarity with e‑mail and internet operations.
• Teach effectively in a classroom and field training setting, presenting both standardized instruction and creative workshops.
• Contractor personnel shall have demonstrated instructor ability in military field training exercises and be able to live/instruct in field environment for extended periods during training exercises.

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

This company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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