Coast Guard Officer Subspecialty · Support
CG-NAP12 Permanent Commission Teaching Staff
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Permanent Commission Teaching Staff officers provide teaching expertise and leadership within the Academy's academic division. They also support cadet training and activities outside the classroom while providing military continuity alongside civilian and rotating military faculty.
Core Skills
- higher education teaching
- curriculum development
- student assessment
- academic advising
- faculty leadership
- instructional design
- cadet mentoring
- research and scholarship
- program administration
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Google Docs
- Learning management system LMS
- Blackboard Learn
Civilian Career Paths
- Training and Education
- Administration
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) · Funded
- Certified Postsecondary Instructor (CPI)
- National Certified School Counselor (NCSC)
Career Growth
- Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) · Funded
- Praxis Subject Assessment: Biology: Content Knowledge (5236)
- Praxis Subject Assessment: Business Education: Content Knowledge (5101)
What the Work Involves
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as programming, data structures, and software design.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
- Advise students on issues such as course selection, progress toward graduation, and career decisions.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
Related Occupations
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
- Instructional Coordinators
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary
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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