Principal responsibilities include executing the department’s vision and leading faculty and staff to enhance the quality and national stature of the 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 Department.

Candidates should have a record of research and publication and demonstrated excellence in education at the college level, with teaching at USMA or a comparable college or university being highly desirable. Candidates should hold a doctorate (typically a Ph.D.) in Management, Psychology, Engineering Psychology, or a closely related discipline, or they must have a master's degree with the ability to obtain the doctorate within three years of starting advanced civil schooling. Dedication to excellence in teaching and a strong commitment to the educational, military, physical, and ethical development of cadets both inside and outside the classroom are essential requirements of this position. 

Officers should have an exemplary military performance record, including significant leadership experience in operational units and completion of advanced military schooling (Intermediate Level Education at a minimum). Those selected for Professor, USMA, 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. 

The minimum rank required to apply is lieutenant colonel. 

Officers interested in applying for this position should contact MAJ Alicia Dotson, Search Committee Secretary, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY 10996; email: alicia.dotson@westpoint.edu; phone (845) 938-3136. 

Completed applications must be received not later than 31 July 2025.

The Army officer selected and ultimately appointed Professor, USMA, will be responsible for leading mission support for the department’s research centers, cyber think tank, and undergraduate core and elective courses in electrical engineering, computer science, and cyber science. The Deputy Head will establish goals and objectives in accordance with the Department Head’s vision; serve as chief of staff and personnel manager; lead mission support functions; oversee financial and physical resources, teach cadets, and maintain a research program. 

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, cybersecurity or closely related discipline, or they must have a master's degree with the ability to obtain the doctorate within three years of starting advanced civil schooling. Applicants should demonstrate high capacity for further academic achievement and scholarship, possess vision for preparing future warfighters to win in the presence of ever-changing cyber, robotics, and artificial intelligence capabilities, with teaching experience at USMA or a comparable college or university being highly desirable. 

Applicants must have a strong commitment to the academic, military, physical, and character development of cadets. Dedication to excellence in teaching is an absolute requirement. Candidates must possess an exemplary military record with relevant operational experience and completion of advanced military schooling (Intermediate Level Education at a minimum). The selection committee will evaluate the breadth and depth of military experience, including recent operational experience, academic achievement, scholarship potential, and personal attributes. 

Those selected for Professor, USMA, 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. 

The minimum rank required to apply is lieutenant colonel. 

Officers interested in applying for this position should contact MAJ Kevin Zander, Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY 10996; phone: (317) 965-1858. 

Completed applications must be received not later than 31 July 2025.

Principal responsibilities will include, respectively, serving as Department Head and assisting the Department Head in leading and providing a vision and direction for the Department; planning, coordinating, and executing the core and elective curriculum in composition, literature, and foreign languages; leadership in governance activities of the United States Military Academy; supervision of major Departmental programs and Centers; oversight of financial and physical resources; and leadership of the military and civilian faculty of the Department. Candidates should possess an exemplary military record, have significant leadership and staff experience, advanced military schooling (Intermediate Level Education at a minimum), and possess knowledge, experience, and expertise in areas related to the subjects taught in the Department. 

In addition, the officers will be charged with the general administration of the Department and coordination with outside agencies. Applicants should demonstrate a high capacity for further academic achievement and scholarship, as well as excellence in education at the college level, with teaching at USMA or a comparable college or university being highly desirable. 

Applicants must have a strong commitment to the intellectual, military, physical, and ethical development of cadets; dedication to excellence in teaching is an absolute requirement. Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in English, foreign languages, regional studies, second language acquisition, or a language-focused humanities discipline, or they must have a master's degree with the ability to obtain the doctorate within three years of starting advanced civil schooling. Those selected for Professor, USMA, 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. 

The minimum rank required to apply is lieutenant colonel.

Officers interested in applying for this position should contact MAJ Stephen Dilorenzo, Search Committee Secretary, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY 10996; phone: (845) 938-6602. 

Completed applications must be received not later than 31 July 2025.

The Associate Dean for Faculty Development leads efforts to promote excellence across the five domains of teaching, scholarship, service, cadet development, and faculty development. 

To this end, the Associate Dean for Faculty Development provides policy oversight of USMA regulations related to faculty excellence and supports Dean’s Staff organizations in faculty excellence activities. The Associate Dean for Faculty Excellence also advocates for necessary changes and improvements in USMA policy in faculty excellence areas and serves as the initial point of contact for public and private entities seeking collaboration and opportunities with USMA in areas related to faculty excellence. 

All applicants should have a demonstrated capacity for further academic achievement and scholarship. Dedication to excellence in teaching and a strong commitment to the educational, military, physical, and ethical development of faculty and cadets are essential requirements of this position. Officers should have an exemplary military performance record, to include two years of branch-qualifying field grade experience, completion of Intermediate Level Education, and an earned doctoral degree in a field taught at USMA or in instructional design by summer 2026. 

Prior experience with the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) programs is useful, but not mandatory. The anticipated report date is May 2026. If the selectee is not already serving in FA47, they will be assessed into the functional area as an FA47Q at the time of reporting. 

The minimum rank required to apply is major. 

Officers interested in applying for this position should contact MAJ Mike Prokos, Office of the Dean, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY 10996, phone (845) 768-4391. 

Completed applications must be received not later than 31 July 2025.

Principal responsibilities of the position include academic leadership, teaching, and scholarship in one of the department’s primary academic disciplines (i.e., psychology, engineering psychology, management, and leadership). Specific duties will include teaching undergraduate courses; developing and supervising military and civilian faculty; leading academic programs, to include curriculum development; serving on faculty committees; and conducting scholarly research. 

Professional teaching experience at USMA or a comparable college or university is highly desirable. Candidates should hold a doctorate (typically a Ph.D.) in Management, Psychology, Engineering Psychology, or a closely related discipline or hold a related master’s degree and be able to obtain a Ph.D. within three years of starting advanced civil schooling. However, already having a completed doctorate is preferred. 

Applicants should demonstrate the potential for continued scholarly productivity and academic achievement beyond the doctorate. Dedication to excellence in teaching and a strong commitment to the educational, military, physical, and ethical development of cadets both inside and outside the classroom are essential requirements of this position. 

Officers should have an exemplary military performance record, including significant leadership experience in operational units and completion of advanced military schooling (Intermediate Level Education at a minimum). The minimum rank required to apply is Major. 

Officers interested in applying for this position should contact MAJ Alicia Dotson, Search Committee Secretary, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY 10996; phone: (845) 938-3136. 

Completed applications must be received not later than 31 July 2025.

Principal responsibilities include leading and integrating Academic Excellence, Performance Psychology, and Athletic Academic Support Programs. 

Duties include oversight of design, instruction, and faculty development for undergraduate courses in reading, study skills, critical thinking, information literacy, and sport psychology. Specific duties will include supervision of military and civilian faculty, faculty development, curriculum development, working with other staff divisions, teaching, cadet development, contributing to character development and concussion care programs, service on faculty committees, research, and managing outreach to the Army at large. 

Candidates should hold a doctorate (typically a Ph.D.) in Higher Education, Educational Psychology, Applied Sport Psychology, or Human Performance, or hold a related master’s degree and be able to obtain a Ph.D. within three years of starting advanced civil schooling. Applicants should demonstrate a high capacity for continued intellectual development. Candidates should possess field experience related to the disciplines taught in the Center for Enhanced Performance, including Sport Psychology, Student Development, and College Reading and Learning. 

Applicants must have a strong commitment to the educational, military, physical, and ethical development of cadets. Officers should have an exemplary military performance record, to include significant leadership experience and completion of advanced military schooling (Intermediate Level Education at a minimum). The preferred candidate has recent experience in operational units. The minimum rank required to apply is Major. 

Officers interested in applying for this position should contact MAJ Mike Prokos, Search Committee Secretary, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York 10996; phone (845) 938-1344. 

Completed applications must be received not later than 31 July 2025.

Applicants should have a demonstrated capacity for high academic achievement and scholarship and be committed to the academic, military, physical, and ethical development of cadets. Principal responsibilities include leadership of academic and scholarly research programs and teaching undergraduate courses in physical education and exercise science. Specific duties will include teaching, course and program directorship, supervision of military and civilian faculty, curriculum development, faculty development, cadet development outside the classroom, service on faculty committees, and research. 

Candidates should hold a Ph.D./ Ed.D. in physical education, exercise science, or a closely related discipline or hold a related master’s degree and be able to obtain a Ph.D. within three years of starting advanced civil schooling. Professional teaching experience at USMA or a comparable college or university is highly desirable. 

Candidates should possess an exemplary military record, to include successful command, field experience related to the disciplines taught in the Department of Physical Education, recent experience in an operational unit, and advanced military schooling (Intermediate Level Education at a minimum). The minimum rank required to apply is Major. 

Officers interested in applying for this position should contact LTC Nathan Pfaff, Directorate of Admissions, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY 10996; phone: (512) 293-6639. 

Completed applications must be received not later than 31 July 2025.

The principal responsibility of the position is to coordinate and resource scholarship efforts across the three primary disciplines of the department (geography, geospatial science, and environmental science) as director of the Center for Environmental and Geographic Sciences. Additional responsibilities include academic leadership, teaching, and scholarship in one of the department’s disciplines. Specific duties will include facilitating strategic communications, teaching undergraduate courses, mentoring cadets, development and supervision of military and civilian faculty, leadership for academic programs to include curriculum development, service on faculty committees, and scholarly research. 

Dedication to excellence in teaching and a strong commitment to the intellectual, military, physical, and character development of cadets are essential requirements of this position. 

Applicants should possess an earned Ph.D. in one of the department’s disciplines at the time of appointment or be capable of completing a doctoral degree within three years of starting advanced civil schooling. Applicants should demonstrate a high capacity for continued intellectual development beyond the Ph.D. and possess an exemplary military record, to include significant leadership experience and completion of advanced military schooling (Intermediate Level Education at a minimum). 

The preferred candidate has recent experience in operational units. The minimum rank required to apply is major. 

Officers interested in applying for this position should contact CPT Nijel Rogers, Search Committee Secretary, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York 10996; phone: (845) 938-4378. 

Completed applications must be received not later than 31 July 2025.

The preferred applicant is a geographer with a broad background in physical, human, or environmental geography. The principal responsibilities for this position include military and academic leadership, teaching, and scholarship in the field of geography. Specific duties include teaching undergraduate courses in geography, overseeing a core course in physical geography; overseeing the geography major, supervising and developing faculty, curriculum development, service on USMA committees, mentoring cadets, and scholarly research. Dedication to excellence in teaching and a strong commitment to the intellectual, military, physical, and character development of cadets are essential requirements of this position. 

Applicants should possess an earned Ph.D. in geography at the time of appointment or be capable of completing a doctoral degree in geography within three years of starting advanced civil schooling. Applicants should demonstrate a high capacity for continued intellectual development beyond the Ph.D., and possess an exemplary military record, to include significant leadership experience and completion of advanced military schooling (Intermediate Level Education at a minimum). 

The preferred candidate has recent experience in operational units. The minimum rank required to apply is major. 

Officers interested in applying for this position should contact CPT Nijel Rogers, Search Committee Secretary, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York 10996; phone: (845) 938-4378. 

Completed applications must be received not later than 31 July 2025.

The United States Military Academy at West Point invites applications for Academy Professors in the Department of Mathematical Sciences. These tenure-track-equivalent positions for military officers provide unique opportunities to integrate academic excellence, leadership, character, and service in shaping the development of future Army leaders. We seek officer-scholars with a passion for teaching and a proven record of excellence in college-level instruction, evidence of impactful research and publication in relevant fields, a strong record of military leadership, and a deep commitment to the holistic development of cadets. 

The selected candidates will teach undergraduate courses in mathematics, operations research, statistics, and/or data science, while also advising cadets on independent research and mentoring and professionally developing both military and civilian faculty. The roles include academic leadership responsibilities such as curriculum development, service on faculty committees, and active contribution to the department’s scholarly research program. Applicants must demonstrate excellence in college-level teaching and proven dedication to the intellectual, military, physical, and moral development of cadets.

A distinguished military record is essential, including significant operational leadership experience and completion of at least Intermediate Level Education (ILE). Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Mathematical Sciences, Statistics/Data Science, Operations Research, and/or a closely related discipline such as Systems or Industrial Engineering. The minimum rank to apply is Lieutenant Colonel. These positions are a rare opportunity to lead and inspire at the intersection of academic and military service.  

These positions are a rare opportunity to lead and inspire at the intersection of academic and military service. Officers interested in applying should contact MAJ Madison Oliver, Search Committee Secretary, Department of Systems Engineering, Building 752 – Mahan Hall, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY 10996; phone: (845) 938-5206. 

Completed applications must be received no later than 31 July 2025.

Principal responsibilities include academic leadership, teaching courses in the study of war across three concentrations (Warfare and Operations; Strategic Studies; and War, Society, and Institutions), and scholarship in the field of war studies. Specific duties will include teaching undergraduate courses in war studies; leadership of faculty; leadership of cadet development activities; supervision of academic programs; curriculum development; faculty development; cadet development; service on faculty committees; and research. 

Applicants should possess an earned Ph.D. in war studies or (with a war-related focus) in a related discipline such as political science, international relations, or history; or a Master’s degree in one of the aforementioned disciplines and the ability to obtain a Ph.D. within three years of starting advanced civil schooling. The officer selected should demonstrate a high capacity for continued intellectual development beyond the Ph.D. Dedication to excellence in teaching and a strong commitment to the intellectual, military, physical, and character development of cadets are essential requirements of this position.

Applicants should possess an exemplary military record, to include significant leadership experience and completion of advanced military schooling (Intermediate Level Education at a minimum). The preferred candidate has recent experience in operational units. The minimum rank required to apply is Major. 

Officers interested in applying for this position should contact MAJ Sara Downing, Search Committee Secretary, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY 10996; phone: (845) 938-3498. 

Completed applications must be received not later than 31 July 2025.