The United States Military Academy (USMA) invites qualified officers to apply for consideration as an Academy Professor (FA47) in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), which includes the Army Cyber Institute (ACI).  

Academy Professors in EECS provide academic leadership through teaching, scholarship, and faculty development in the fields of Computer Science, Cyber Science, and Electrical Engineering.  

Strong applicants will demonstrate clear potential to serve in senior academic leadership roles within EECS, such as directing academic programs, leading core courses, serving as a research director, or contributing to research and leadership within the Army Cyber Institute.  

EECS offers academic majors in Computer Science, Cyber Science, and Electrical Engineering, with minors in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Cyber Science, and Photonics.  

Faculty responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses within the Academy’s Core Curriculum and academic majors; curriculum development; supervision and mentorship of military and civilian faculty; service on faculty committees; and the conduct of scholarly research.  

Applicants must possess a Ph.D. or demonstrate clear potential to obtain a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cyber Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.  

Candidates ideally have prior professional teaching experience at the college or university level and must demonstrate a capacity for continued academic achievement and scholarship. A passion for developing future Army officers and advancing research relevant to the Army is essential.  

Officers applying must have an exemplary military record, including strong performance in key developmental assignments at the field grade level, recent operational experience, and completion of Intermediate Level Education (ILE). 

Officers interested in applying for this position should contact MAJ Alberto Squatrito, Search Committee Secretary, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York 10996 by mail; email alberto.squatrito@westpoint.edu; or telephone (845) 938-5512. 

Completed applications must be received by 20 April 2026.

The United States Military Academy (USMA) invites qualified officers to apply for consideration as an Academy Professor (FA47) and Deputy Director, William E. Simon Center for the Professional Military Ethic (SCPME). 

SCPME serves as USMA’s proponent for officership and character development and integrates these efforts across the academic, military, and physical programs to develop commissioned leaders of character committed to the Army Ethic and the Army Profession. The SCPME Academy Professor provides doctoral level continuity, expertise, and oversight to ensure rigor and excellence in curriculum, instruction, faculty development, and scholarship.

 Serving as the Deputy Director, the selected officer supports the Director in executing all organizational missions and is responsible for the design, delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement of MX400: Officership, the Superintendent’s capstone course and a core course graduation requirement. 

Duties include supervising and developing military and civilian faculty; teaching undergraduate courses; leading curriculum development; serving on faculty and institutional committees; and conducting scholarly research that advances officership, character development, and the Army Profession. The Deputy Director also supports stewardship of the Cadet Honor Code and System and advances interdisciplinary research, assessment, and integration efforts across USMA and the Army. 

Applicants must demonstrate excellence in teaching, a strong record of scholarship, and a commitment to the intellectual, military, physical, and character development of cadets, with experience in interdisciplinary teaching and research highly desirable. Applicants must possess an exemplary record of military performance and successful command at the battalion level or higher prior to assuming the position is preferred. 

Candidates must possess a doctoral degree in a discipline aligned with SCPME’s mission such as Philosophy, Psychology, History, Character Education, or a related field, though highly qualified candidates with a master’s degree may be considered if they can complete a Ph.D. within three years of beginning advanced civil schooling. Minimum grade to apply is Major. 

Officers interested in applying for this position should contact MAJ Jin Cho, Search Committee Secretary, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York 10996, commercial (845) 938-6593, email hyun.cho@westpoint.edu. 

Completed applications must be received no later than 31 July 2026.

The United States Military Academy is accepting applications for Academy Professor in the Department of Physics and Nuclear Engineering. Principal responsibilities of the position include academic leadership, teaching, and scholarship in one of the department’s primary academic disciplines. 

Specific duties include teaching undergraduate courses in physics or nuclear engineering; supervision of faculty and academic programs; curriculum development; faculty development; service on Academy governance committees; and research. Dedication to excellence in teaching and a strong commitment to the academic, military, physical, and character development of cadets both inside and outside the classroom are essential requirements of this position. 

Candidates should have an exemplary military performance record, have significant leadership and staff experience, and completion of advanced military schooling (Intermediate Level Education as a minimum). 

Applicants should have previous college-level teaching experience and demonstrate the potential for continued scholarly productivity and academic achievement beyond the doctorate. 

Candidates must possess an earned Ph.D. in Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or a closely related field, or have a master’s degree with the ability to earn the doctorate within three years of selection. The selection committee will evaluate breadth and depth of professional experience, leadership ability, demonstrated teaching excellence, scholarship potential, and personal attributes.

Officers interested in applying for this position should contact CPT(P) Jacob Tyer, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York 10996. Telephone: Commercial (845) 938-4488, email: jacob.tyer@westpoint.edu.

Completed applications must be received no later than 31 July 2026.

The United States Military Academy is accepting applications for the position of Academy Professor in the Department of History & War Studies. 

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in history or a master’s degree in history with the ability to obtain a Ph.D. within three years of selection. 

Candidates with advanced degrees closely related to history are also competitive. The Department of History & War Studies offers courses in four fields: American history, international history, military history, and in the discipline of war studies. Dedication to excellence in teaching within these fields and a strong commitment to the intellectual, military, physical, and character development of cadets are essential requirements of this position. Principal responsibilities include academic leadership, teaching, and scholarship in history and war studies. 

Specific duties will include teaching undergraduate courses in history or war studies, with an emphasis on pre-20th century global history and military topics; leadership of faculty; leadership of cadet development activities; supervision of academic programs; curriculum development; faculty development; cadet development; service on faculty committees; and research. 

The most qualified officers demonstrate a high capacity for continued intellectual development beyond the Ph.D. Applicants should possess an exemplary military record, including significant leadership experience and completion of advanced military schooling (Intermediate Level Education as a minimum). The preferred candidate has recent experience in operational units.

Interested officers should contact MAJ Maris Moreno, Search Committee Secretary, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York 10966. Commercial (845) 938-2846, DSN: 688-2846; email: maris.moreno@westpoint.edu.

Completed applications must be received no later than 31 July 2026.

The United States Military Academy is accepting applications for an Academy Professor position in the disciplines of Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a closely related field. 

Applicants for the above position should have a demonstrated capacity for further academic achievement and scholarship. Dedication to excellence in teaching is an absolute requirement. Principal responsibilities include academic leadership, teaching, and scholarship in scientific research. 

Specific duties will include teaching undergraduate courses in chemistry, biology, chemical engineering, and/or bioengineering; supervision of faculty and academic programs; curriculum development; faculty development; service on faculty committees; and research. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field or hold an M.S. degree and be able to obtain a Ph.D. within three years of selection. 

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 successful company-level command, branch-qualifying field grade experience, recent experience in an operational unit, and advanced military schooling (Intermediate Level Education as a minimum). 

Officers interested in this position should contact: MAJ Christian Wardynski, Search Committee Secretary. Military Academy, West Point, New York 10996; email Christian.wardynski@westpoint.edu; or telephone (845) 938-3383 or DSN: 688-3383. 

Completed applications must be received no later than 31 July 2026.

The United States Military Academy is accepting applications for the position of Academy Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. 

The principal responsibility of the position includes coordinating, resourcing, and promoting scholarship efforts across the two primary disciplines of the department (civil and environmental engineering) as director of the Center for Sustainable Infrastructure, whose mission is to provide exceptional research and educational experiences that enhance the development of future engineers and Army leaders of character. 

Additional responsibilities include academic leadership, teaching, service, and scholarship in one of the department’s disciplines. High standards of character, 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 have prior college or professional teaching experience and a demonstrated record of scholarship within their field. The preferred applicant should already possess a Ph.D. in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a closely related field, or should be able to obtain it within 3 years of selection. 

In addition, the preferred applicant should hold a professional engineering license or be capable of acquiring a license within one year of arrival at West Point. Candidates should possess an exemplary military record, have significant leadership and staff experience, have recent experience in an operational unit and have completed advanced military schooling (ILE as a minimum). 

Officers interested in applying for this position should contact CPT Sarah Schreck, Search Committee Secretary, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York 10996. Telephone: Commercial (845) 938-4869, email: sarah.schreck@westpoint.edu. 

Completed applications must be received no later than 31 July 2026.