Instructor / Assistant Professor

Summary About the Position: The U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY is an academic institution located in the Hudson River Valley, 50 miles from New York City. The historic site is the oldest continuously occupied military post in America. West Point is a self-contained city with housing, a Department of Public Works, libraries, hospital, fire department, chapels, and restaurants. Employees have access to Eisenhower Hall Theater, Hudson Valley's performing arts center, and recreational facilities. Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army. The Army values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, cultures and skills, which connects employees to organizations that are committed to building an inclusive work environment where they can contribute to their fullest potential.Major Duties: Serve as an Instructor, Strength and Conditioning Coach, and Human Performance Laboratory Manager playing a key role as a founding contributor to development and launch of a new performance Institute. Oversees daily operations, technical infrastructure, and regulatory compliance of the Human Performance Institute (HPI). Ensures high-quality data collection, safe laboratory operations, and integration of assessment, performance services, and research. Maintains and calibrates laboratory equipment and develops/enforces standard operating procedures (SOPs). Designs and implements evidence-based training programs to enhance athletic and military performance and reduce injury risk and support long-term development. Assesses physical readiness, teaches proper movement/lifting techniques, monitors training loads/recovery, and coordinate with other performance and medical staff. Design comprehensive training schedules, oversee the daily management of facilities and equipment, and enforce strict adherence to safety protocols and industry best practices. Teaches across the physical education program including activity-based courses, fitness education, and Kinesiology major. Primarily teaching responsibility is within the Fundamentals of Personal Fitness course, which aligns with the Army's Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) framework. Provides physical readiness training instruction during Cadet Summer Training. Contributes to faculty professional development and serves on directorates/committees assisting in administrative duties to support the department's mission.