English (Instructor)

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must (1) meet the Education Requirement for the series, (2) provide a copy of transcripts for verification, AND (3) meet either the education or experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify for the AD-00, you must have at least one year of experience it must include: Experience teaching composition at a college or university.

This experience must include developing and delivering college-level English courses or instruction; developing and conducting educational courses, programs, and related instructional activities; providing academic guidance or counseling to students; and applying independent judgment and discretion in planning and delivering instruction in accordance with established academic policies, standards, and guidelines.

Experience must demonstrate proficiency in the field of English and the ability to effectively communicate subject matter to students in a higher education environment. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Education and Training: Knowledge of teaching, training, research, making presentations, lecturing, testing, and other instructional methods.

Interpersonal Skills (++): Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations. Learning: Uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills; uses training, feedback, or other opportunities for self-learning and development.

Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/frequently-asked-questions/employment-faq/federal-hiring/how-do-i-apply-for-federal-jobs/ All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

The English Instructor will: Be required to perform the duties of a professor of English, in particular teaching classes in composition, technical and professional writing, and literature. Be responsible for the development and conduct of educational courses and programs, research, instruction and academic counseling of Midshipmen and assuming a share of departmental and other academic responsibilities.

The ideal candidate for this position will be a highly motivated and experienced professional possessing a Doctorate degree in English and experience teaching freshman-level composition courses, as well as 200-level literature courses. Must also possess integrity, stamina, and ingenuity, and be capable of adjusting to various work environments, physical demands, and schedules.

Highly Desirable: The preferred applicant will have experience teaching technical and professional writing, as well as experience teaching college-level composition courses that incorporate basic or remedial components. “Or Equivalent” example: Adjunct work at a college campus, temporary replacement. Can be accumulated multiple years as faculty at various institutions. Either as a total of 10 months of work (like most schools) or a minimum of 4, 3 credit courses.