Candidates must have a background and experience from the U.S Army, U.S Army Reserve, or Army National Guard with a minimum six (6) years prior Active or Reserve Component military experience to be considered.

 CAL State Fresno

The Senior Military Science Instructor (SMSI) 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. 

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Provide military science instruction and training and 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, to include field environments.
  • Uses provided mixed media (visual aids) and innovation to teach the learning and lesson objectives. Ensure students are properly tested in class and successfully apply theory in practice during training and assessment events outside of the classroom and the academic year. 
  • Provide expert training at Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills, small unit tactics, and physical fitness.  Coach, teach and prepare competitive Cadet teams to include, but not limited to, ranger challenge, drill team, and color guard. Instruct Cadets on the leader-led/officer-to-NCO relationship in both garrison and combat environments. 
• Participate in Cadet Summer Training (CST) for approximately 30-45 days at Fort Knox, KY between the months of June thru August.
• Transport ROTC personnel, Cadets and students, and supplies and materials in conjunction with training exercises and other ROTC events such as recruiting/marketing, and sustainment operations. (Such support requires a valid vehicle operator’s license, completion of the “Accident Avoidance” training and proof of insurance). Contractor personnel are subject to pecuniary liability for causing the loss, damage or destruction of Government vehicles, IAW AR 735-5 Property Accountability Policies.

Supervisory responsibilities

This position does not have any direct reports. 

Work environment

This position functions primarily in an indoor classroom setting.

Some instruction may occur outdoors and/or offsite.

Other activities such as recruiting events may require travel and could involve being outdoors. 

Physical demands

Ability to speak and communicate clearly.

Ability to physically demonstrate activities as necessary, such as during field instruction, drills, etc.

Ability to travel by car, plane, and/or other methods to assigned events or activities.

Ability to participate in recruiting events and other events or activities as assigned. 

Travel required

Yes – local travel as needed; overnight travel annually to attend CST. 

Required education and experience

• Have been a Commissioned Officer within the U.S Army, Active Component, or former or current officer in the U.S Army Reserve, or Army National Guard
• Permanent support minimum six (6) years prior Active or Reserve Component military experience
• Temporary support minimum four (4) years - six (6) years preferred - prior active or reserve military experience
• Experience shall be current (within the last five years at time of initial assignment as a contractor instructor) and have been terminated with an honorable discharge or retirement
• Meet the academic institution’s qualifications and requirements for instructor positions at that institution
• Possess a thorough knowledge of the Army organizational structure, mission objectives, function, procedures, agency regulations and policy pertaining to the Department of the Army
• Have knowledge and experience of military training and field training evaluations
• Possess knowledge of basic Solider skills, to include map reading, land navigation, marksmanship, drill and ceremonies, weapons experience with U.S Army small arms
• Possess knowledge of safety skills in the use of small arms, ammunition and pyrotechnics
• Possess computer skills, to include operation of Microsoft word processing, spreadsheets, and graphics programs, performance of user maintenance, Microsoft Windows environments, and familiarity with e-mail and internet environment and operations
• Teach effectively in a classroom and field training setting, presenting both standardized instruction and creative workshops
• Contractor personnel shall have demonstrated instructor ability in military field training exercises and be able to live/instruct in field environment for extended periods during training exercises

Work authorization/security clearance requirements

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled