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SUBJ: POSTGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES - ACADEMY INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM
A. COMCOGARD FORCECOM NORFOLK VA//FC-C//031749Z APR 12/ALCOAST 155/12
B. COMCOGARD PSC ARLINGTON VA 231313Z APR 12/ALCGPSC 053/12
1. The Coast Guard Academy solicits applicants for the academy
instructor program. This program offers outstanding professional
development and career broadening opportunities for officers
interested in serving in the challenging and rewarding role of
academy instructor. Selectees will have the opportunity to become
members of the faculty charged with educating and developing a
sizeable portion of our services future officer corps.
2. The academy instructor program sends officers to a wide variety of
top graduate schools. For further information, interested officers
are encouraged to contact the applicable department chair.
After completing the degree, the follow-on tour is at the CG Academy.
    A. Instructor, Department of Humanities
      (1) History (1 Tab): The officer chosen for this position will
be  expected to acquire a Master of Arts or equivalent degree in
history or a closely related field that satisfies the needs of the
Department of Humanities. POC: CDR Brigid M. Pavilonis, Chief,
Government
Section (860)701-6532 or CAPT Glenn Sulmasy, Chair, Department of
Humanities (860)444-8381.
      (2) Ethics (1 Tab):  The officer chosen for this position will
be expected to acquire a Master of Arts or equivalent degree in
ethics, philosophy, or a closely related field that satisfies the
needs of the Department of Humanities.  POC: CDR Brigid Pavilonis,
Chief, Government Section (860)444-8383 or CAPT Glenn Sulmasy, Chair,
Department of Humanities (860)444-8381.
    B. Instructor, Department of Mathematics (1 Tab): The officer
chosen for this position will be expected to acquire a Master of
Science in operations research, statistics or a related field which
satisfies the needs of the Department of Mathematics. Program of
study should include experience with a programming language. POC:
CAPT Melinda McGurer, Chair, Dept of Mathematics (860)701-6149.
    C.  Instructor, Department of Management (1 Tab): The officer
chosen for this position will be expected to acquire a Masters Degree
in managerial leadership POC: Professor Michael H. Schuster, Chair,
Dept of Management (860)444-8335.
3. We anticipate selecting a total of 4 officers to begin studies in
the Fall of 2013. College choices are arranged with department chairs
and the program manager.
4. This is a very competitive program. Successful applicants will
have a strong academic, performance, and leadership background. GRE
scores are required for academy instructor programs in humanities,
ethics, and mathematics. GMAT scores are required for managerial
leadership. Application procedures, requirements, and deadlines are
outlined in REFS A and B.
5. The program manager is CDR David Clippinger, Associate Dean of
Academics, USCGA, (860)444-8393.
6. Mr. Curtis B. Odom, Acting Assistant Commandant for Human
Resources, sends.
7. Internet release authorized.