Social Sciences Social Sciences The mission of the Department of Social Sciences is to educate, develop, and inspire Cadets through core courses and academic majors in economics and political science, interdisciplinary minors, and related cadet development activities, and to attract, develop, and employ a faculty that excels in teaching, cadet development, scholarship and outreach, in order to prepare cadets and faculty to serve as leaders of character who make distinguished contributions to the Army and the Nation. Majors & Minors Faculty & Staff Prospective Faculty Cadet Clubs & Activities Department of Social Sciences Information "The engraving on monuments does not mark achievement. Only the engraving on the character and competence of our cadets and our young officers counts towards fulfillment of our mission.”- Brigadier General (Retired) George “Abe” LincolnDepartment Head (1954-69) About the Department Academic Majors & Minors Faculty & Staff Directory Faculty Research Centers Cadet Clubs & Activities Engagement & Conferences Combating Terrorism Center OEMA Graduate Scholarship Program Prospective Faculty Every year, the Department of Social Sciences receives about 140 applications from Army officers who seek to become instructors and professors teaching American Politics, Economics, and International Affairs. We are looking for those officers who demonstrate a strong academic and military performance track record. If you are interested in joining our team, please explore the links below. If you are seeking civilian (non-military) or Academy Professor (FA47) positions, please email our faculty hiring team to inquire about any potential searches or positions. Junior Rotating Military Faculty Hiring FAQ Military Faculty Application (CAC Enabled) Contact Us UPS/ FEDEX Mailing address:United States Military AcademyOfficial Mail and Distribution CenterATTN: MADN-SOC607 Cullum RoadWest Point, New York 10996-1905Contact Us: 845.938.2800 Follow Us Facebook Facebook Twitter Twitter Helpful Links SOSH Library Research GuideWest Point Writing CenterDepartment Research Digital CommonsDirectorate of Cadet ActivitiesPi Sigma Alpha - National Political Science Honor Society