CLS Prospective Rotating Military Faculty CLS Prospective Rotating Military Faculty Breadcrumb work at west point commissioned officers cls rotating military faculty Work at West Point MENU Work at West Point Commissioned Officers Non-Commissioned Officers Civilians Join the CLS Team The Department of Chemistry and Life Science (CLS) is interested in qualified officers (usual captains at the 5-7 years time-in-service mark) that hold an undergraduate degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or biology, to attend two years of graduate school for the purpose of obtaining a master’s degree in a chemistry, chemical engineering, or life science related field, followed by a three-year assignment to the CLS as one of our rotating faculty. Selection is based on a successful career, including company (battery, troop) command, undergraduate performance, GRE scores, and willingness to participate in the program. All instructors teach at least one year in the general chemistry course to plebes (freshmen), and may, based on their interest level, branch out to teach an electives course. Learn more about CLS What Would I Be Teaching? The department continually seeks talented faculty who are experts in the disciplines that comprise our majors and minor – chemical engineering, chemistry, life science – and are committed to enhancing the education and development of cadets. Explore academic programs Review the CLS course catalog What Are Some Opportunities to Advance in My Career? The Department of Chemistry and Life Science's research centers offer a robust selection of research, scholarship, collaboration, and professional development opportunities to help our faculty remain at the forefront of their disciplines. Explore CLS research centers Application Packets Due by Nov. 1 Start your TEACH application Learn More About Applying at West Point Rotating military faculty consists of of active-duty captains, majors, and lieutenant colonels. An assignment to West Point as a rotating faculty member requires officers to submit an application through the CAC-enabled TEACH system. View requirements by degree type and timelines How to apply Frequently asked questions Follow CLS See what the Department of Chemistry and Life Science is up to now. Contact Us If you would like more information about CLS, please review this FAQ sheet and/or email us. Email CLS Learn More About CLS The mission of the Department of Chemistry and Life Science is to educate cadets with a firm foundation in the fields of chemistry, life science, and chemical engineering so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character who can leverage their understanding of science to implement solutions using appropriate problem-solving skills; and to inspire cadets to a career in the U.S. Army and a lifetime of personal growth and service to the nation. Learn more about the department Meet the CLS staff and faculty Other Opportunities It takes a team to ensure the U.S. Military Academy at West Point can fulfill its mission to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets. There are roles for military and civilian faculty to teach cadets and for those both in and out of uniform to ensure the systems and processes required to operate a military installation and college campus are in place and running efficiently. Commissioned officers Non-commissioned officers Civilians