Army ROTC Military Science Instructor - University of North Dakota opening 1 Aug 2026

Management Analysis Technologies (MAT), Inc•Grand Forks, ND

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

MAT is seeking a Military Science Instructor (MSI) to support the US Army ROTC contract at the University of North Dakota. The MSI will be responsible for teaching effectively in both indoor classroom and field training settings, presenting standardized instruction and creative workshops. This role requires demonstrated instructor ability in military field training exercises and the capacity to live and instruct in a field environment for extended periods during training exercises. MAT is a company that prioritizes ethics, integrity, and the success of its employees, offering competitive wages, advancement opportunities, and support for professional development and work-life balance.

Requirements

Must have been a Commissioned or Non-Commissioned Officer within the U.S Army, Active Component, or former or current member in the U.S Army Reserve, or Army National Guard.
Permanent employment: minimum of six (6) years prior Active or Reserve Component military experience.
Temporary employment: minimum of 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.
Service includes working as a GS or contractor supporting the US Army if it has been within the last 5 years and if you have previously retired from the US Army or ETS’s with an honorable discharge.
Meet the academic institution’s qualifications and requirements for instructor positions.
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 Soldier skills (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, including Microsoft Word processing, spreadsheets, and graphics programs, user maintenance, Microsoft Windows environments, and familiarity with e-mail and internet environment and operations.
Ability to teach effectively in a classroom and field training setting, presenting both standardized instruction and creative workshops.
Demonstrated instructor ability in military field training exercises and ability to live/instruct in a field environment for extended periods during training exercises.
Valid vehicle operator’s license, completion of “Accident Avoidance” training, 15 pax van training, and proof of insurance (for transportation duties).
Will be subject to background checks for Positions of Significant Trust and Authority (POSTA).

Nice To Haves

Six (6) years preferred prior active or reserve military experience for temporary employment.

Responsibilities

Provide military science instruction, group and/or individual training, 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.
Use provided mixed media (visual aids) and innovation to teach learning and lesson objectives, ensuring students are properly tested and successfully apply theory in practice during training and assessment events.
Provide expert training at Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills, small unit tactics, and physical fitness.
Coach, teach, and prepare competitive Cadet teams (e.g., ranger challenge, drill team, color guard).
Instruct Cadets on the leader/officer-to-NCO relationship in both garrison and combat environments from the NCO perspective.
Instruct and prepare Cadets on receiving and executing written and verbal plans, concepts, and crisis/contingency management.
Support Cadet Summer Training (CST) for approximately 40 days at Fort Knox, KY.
Assist Government personnel in marketing/recruiting efforts at events like freshman orientations by assisting with Cadet prospect development.
Gather information on Cadet prospects and help develop marketing materials for Army ROTC.
Participate in and support events such as student orientation, college fairs, and parades.
Provide information to potential participants and centers of influence about Army ROTC.
Showcase the Army ROTC program by escorting community leaders, educators, and parents through campus tours, providing information, and answering questions.
Assist Government personnel with inventory and distribution of supplies.
Transport ROTC personnel, Cadets, students, supplies, and materials in conjunction with training exercises and other ROTC events.