Army MOS · Support
47G USMA, Professor of Foreign Languages
Overview
A USMA professor of foreign languages connects senior academic leadership with rotating and civilian faculty in the Department of Foreign Languages. This professor directly supervises and leads junior faculty members.
Core Skills
- curriculum design and instructional systems design
- assessment and analytics for learning outcomes
- faculty development and training
- academic program management
- policy development and governance
- strategic planning and accreditation support
- research and academic publishing
- stakeholder communication and reporting
- change management in academic environments
- cross-cultural communication and language training
Civilian Software & Tools
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Google Docs
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
Civilian Career Paths
- Training and Education
- Project Management
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Adolescence and Young Adulthood/English Language Arts
- Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood/English as a New Language
Career Growth
- Adolescence and Young Adulthood/Mathematics
- Adolescence and Young Adulthood/Science
- Adolescence and Young Adulthood/Social Studies-History
- Early Adolescence Through Young Adulthood/Career and Technical Education
- Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood/Art
- Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood/Health Education
Also Common
- Certified Postsecondary Instructor (CPI)
- DoDEA Certification
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
- ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT)
- American Translators Association (ATA) Certification, relevant language
What the Work Involves
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as how to speak and write a foreign language and the cultural aspects of areas where a particular language is used.
Related Occupations
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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