Army ROTC Military Science Instructor Syracuse University

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About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 provided mixed media (visual aids) and innovation to teach learning and lesson objectives.
• Ensure students are properly tested in class and successfully apply theory in practice during training and assessment events outside the classroom and academic year.
• Provide expert training at Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills, small unit tactics, and physical fitness.
• Coach, teach, and prepare competitive Cadet teams, including 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 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.
• Support Cadet Summer Training (CST) for approximately 40 days at Fort Knox, KY.
• Assist Government personnel in marketing/recruiting efforts at events such as freshman orientations by aiding in Cadet prospect development.
• Gather information pertaining to Cadet prospects and help develop marketing handouts for Army ROTC.
• Participate in and support events such as student orientation, college fairs, parades, and similar activities.
• Provide information to potentials, prospects, and centers of influence about Army ROTC, including how to participate, complete training, and commission as an officer in the U.S. Army.
• 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, students, supplies, and materials for 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-passenger van training, and proof of insurance. Contractor personnel are subject to pecuniary liability for damage to Government vehicles per AR 735-5.)

Work Environment

This position functions primarily in an indoor classroom setting. Some instruction may occur outdoors and/or offsite, such as Ranger Challenge, Color Guard, Leadership Labs, and Field Training Exercises (FTX). Other activities, such as recruiting events, may require travel and could involve outdoor work.

Physical Demands

• Ability to speak and communicate clearly.
• Ability to physically demonstrate activities as necessary, such as during field instruction and drills.
• 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 assigned activities.

Travel

Travel is required, including overnight travel annually to attend CST or other training locations.

Requirements

• Commissioned or Non-Commissioned Officer within the U.S. Army, Active Component, or former/current member of the U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard. (Note: Air Force, Marines, Navy, or service in other countries’ military 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 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. Service includes working as a GS or contractor supporting the U.S. Army if within the last five years and previously retired from the U.S. Army or separated with an honorable discharge.
• Meet the academic institution’s qualifications and requirements for instructor positions.
• Thorough knowledge of Army organizational structure, mission objectives, functions, procedures, agency regulations, and policies pertaining to the Department of the Army.
• Knowledge and experience in military training and field training evaluations.
• Knowledge of basic Soldier skills, including but not limited to map reading, land navigation, marksmanship, drill and ceremonies, and weapons experience with U.S. Army small arms.
• Knowledge of safety skills in the use of small arms, ammunition, and pyrotechnics.
• Computer skills, including operation of Microsoft Word, Excel, and graphics programs; user maintenance in Microsoft Windows environments; and familiarity with email and internet operations.
• Ability to teach effectively in classroom and field training settings, presenting both standardized instruction and creative workshops.
• Demonstrated instructor ability in military field training exercises and ability to live/instruct in a field environment for extended periods during training exercises.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

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