Permanent Faculty Position Searches in Progress
THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY SEEKS PROFESSORS AND DEPUTY HEADS,
USMA AND AN ACADEMY PROFESSOR
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROFESSOR AND DEPUTY HEAD POSITION: Principal responsibilities will include executing the department’s vision and leading faculty and staff to enhance the quality and national stature of academic programs, leadership and governance, and the development of military and civilian faculty. Candidates should possess significant leadership experience and practical experience related to the subjects taught in the departments. Combat zone deployment experience and advanced military schooling (ILE minimum) are desirable. Candidates must have a strong commitment to the development of cadets as leaders of character. Applicants should have a record of research and publication and demonstrated excellence in education at the college level, with teaching at the USMA or a comparable college or university being highly desirable. The selection committee will evaluate breadth and depth of professional experience, leadership ability, demonstrated teaching excellence, scholarship potential, and personal attributes. Those selected for these positions may serve at the discretion of the Secretary of the Army until age 64. Upon retirement, any Professor, USMA whose service as a Professor, USMA has been long and distinguished, may, at the discretion of the President, be retired in the grade of Brigadier General.
PROFESSOR AND DEPUTY HEAD - DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES AND LEADERSHIP: The individual selected will be responsible for: leading a blended military and civilian faculty; planning and directing undergraduate education in core courses and majors programs in sociology, psychology, management, and leadership; managing a graduate program in organizational psychology and leader development; participating in the development and management of department resources; managing research, outreach and academic internship opportunities with public, private, and social sector agencies; and assisting in the development and sustainment of the West Point Leadership Center. Experience on the DA staff or the Joint staff is desirable. The applicant must possess an earned Ph.D. in management, psychology, leadership, or sociology, or have a master’s degree with the ability to complete the doctorate within three years of appointment. Interested applicants should contact Ms. Kristina Fox, Department of English, US Military Academy, West Point, NY 10996. Telephone: Commercial (845) 938-3967 or DSN 688-3967; FAX: DSN 688-2562; email: kristina.fox@us.army.mil. Completed applications must be received by 30 September 2009.
PROFESSOR AND DEPUTY HEAD - DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING: The individual selected will be responsible for: planning and directing undergraduate education in core and elective courses in geography, environmental science and engineering, and geospatial information sciences; administration of the department; mentoring directors of major programs; overseeing financial and physical resources; and teaching cadets. The applicant must possess an earned Ph.D. in either environmental science or engineering, geography, geospatial information science, or a related discipline, or have a master’s degree with the ability to obtain the doctorate within three years of appointment. Interested applicants should contact Ms. Victoria Herring, Department of Physics, US Military Academy, West Point, NY 10996. Telephone: Commercial (845) 938-3323 or DSN 688-3323; FAX: DSN 688-5803; email: victoria.a.herring@us.army.mil. Completed applications must be received by 30 September 2009.
PROFESSOR AND DEPUTY HEAD - DEPARTMENT OF LAW: The individual selected will be responsible for: planning and guiding undergraduate education in required and elective courses in military law, constitutional law, criminal law, international law, comparative law, national security law, business law, and jurisprudence; providing guidance and development of the Center for the Rule of Law (CRL); supervising two academic majors, American Law & Legal Studies and International & Comparative Law & Legal Studies; and developing, directing, and teaching a holistic Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC) curriculum across academic and military domains. Applicants must possess a J.D., and either an LL.M. (or ability to obtain an LL.M. within two years of appointment) or advanced degree in a related discipline and have a record of scholarship, collegiality, and outstanding military service in law-related assignments. Interested officers should contact Major Stephanie Bagley, Department of Foreign Languages, US Military Academy, West Point, NY 10996. Telephone: Commercial (845) 938-8737 or DSN 688-8737; FAX: DSN 688-3585; EMAIL: stephanie.anne.bagley@us.army.mil. All applications must be received or postmarked no later than 4 September 2009.
PROFESSOR AND DEPUTY HEAD - DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS: The officer selected will be responsible for: planning, directing and resourcing undergraduate education in core physics and elective courses in physics and nuclear engineering. The officer will assist the Department Head in the overall administration and leadership of the Department. The applicant must possess an earned Ph.D. in either physics or nuclear engineering or related disciplines, or have a master’s degree with the ability to obtain the doctorate within three years of appointment. Officers interested in this position should contact Ms. Susan Fortino, Department of Mathematical Sciences, US Military Academy, West Point, NY 10996. Telephone: Commercial (845) 938-5315 or DSN: 688-5315 FAX: DSN 688-2409; email: susan.fortino1@us.army.mil. Completed applications must be received by 21 September 2009.
PROFESSOR AND DEPUTY HEAD - DEPARTMENT OF SYSTEMS ENGINEERING:
The officer selected will be responsible for: planning undergraduate instruction in Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, and Systems Management; directing department administration; overseeing financial and physical resources; overseeing the departmental research program; teaching cadets; assisting the Department Head in the professional development of military and civilian faculty and staff and engaging in outreach activities with Department of Defense clients and agencies. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in any of the following areas (or a closely related discipline): Systems engineering, engineering management, operations research, simulation, industrial engineering, management/decision science, or have a master’s degree with the ability to obtain the doctorate within three years of appointment. Interested officers should contact Ms. Janine Gizzi, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, US Military Academy, West Point, NY 10996. Telephone: Commercial (845)938-6979 or DSN 688-6979; FAX: DSN 688-5956, email: janine.m.gizzi@us.army.mil. Completed applications must be received by 30 September 2009.
ACADEMY PROFESSOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING - DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING: Specific duties include teaching undergraduate courses in environmental engineering and science; supervision of faculty and academic programs; curriculum and faculty development; service on faculty committees; and scholarship within the discipline. Applicants must hold a professional engineering license or be capable of acquiring a license within one year of arrival at West Point. Academic background or field experience in solid and hazardous waste, air pollution and/or sustainability is a plus but not required. Dedication to excellence in teaching is an absolute requirement. The officer selected should have previous college-level or professional teaching experience. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree in environmental engineering or a closely related discipline or hold an M.S. degree and be able to obtain a Ph.D. within three years of appointment. Applicants should possess an exemplary military record, to include significant leadership experience and completion of advanced military schooling (ILE minimum) and technical expertise, plus field experience in environmental engineering. Interested officers should contact Ms. Yvette O’Neal, Department of History, US Military Academy, West Point, NY 10996. Telephone: Commercial (845) 938-2068 or DSN 688-2068 FAX: DSN 688-3932; email: yvette.peterson@us.army.mil. Completed applications must be received by 30 September 2009.
The United States Military Academy is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY
ATTN: MAAG
WEST POINT, NEW YORK 10996
COM: (845) 938-3402 DSN:
688-3402
Updated on 08/24/2009