Army ROTC Military Science Instructor

Summary

The Military Science Instructor (MSI) will teach effectively in an indoor classroom and field training setting, 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, to include field environments
  • Use provided mixed media (visual aids) and innovation to teach learning objectives.
  • Ensure students are properly tested in class and successfully apply theory in practice during training and assessment events outside of the classroom and the academic year.
  • 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/officer-to-NCO relationship in both garrison and combat environments, including the squad, platoon and above levels from the NCO perspective.
  • Instruct and prepare Cadets on receiving and executing written and verbal plans and concepts and crisis/contingency management.
• Cadet Summer Training (CST) – Support CST for approximately 40 days at Fort Knox, KY
• Assist Government personnel in marketing/recruiting efforts at recruiting and marketing events
  • Gather information as it pertains to Cadet prospects and help develop information for handouts to market Army ROTC.
  • Participate in and support events such as student orientation, college fairs, parades, and similar events.
  • Provide information to potentials and prospects and centers of influence about Army ROTC, including the path to commissioning.
  • Showcase the Army ROTC program by escorting community leaders, educators, parents, and other centers of influence through campus tours, providing information, and answering questions.
  • Assist Government personnel with inventory and distribution of supplies.
• Transport ROTC personnel, Cadets, and students, supplies and materials in conjunction with training exercises and other ROTC events such as recruiting/marketing and sustainment operations
  • Requires a valid vehicle operator’s license, completion of 'Accident Avoidance' training, 15‑pax van training, and proof of insurance.
  • Contractor personnel are subject to pecuniary liability for causing loss, damage, or destruction of Government vehicles, IAW AR 735‑5 Property Accountability Policies.

This position does not have any direct reports.

This position functions primarily in an indoor classroom setting. Some instruction may occur outdoors and/or off‑site, and 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 operate on uneven terrain during leadership labs and field training exercises.
• Ability to travel by car, van, truck, plane, and/or other methods to assigned events or activities.
• Ability to participate in recruiting events and other activities as assigned.

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 of the U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard (Air Force, Marines, Navy, or other branches/services 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 – prior active or reserve military experience.
• Experience must be current (within the last five years at the time of initial assignment) and…