NAPS Supplemental Instructor (Physics)

LOCATION:

Newport, RI - United States Naval Academy Preparatory School

APPLICATION TIMELINE:

This position does not have a specific application deadline. Review of applications will begin on May 20, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

ABOUT THE U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY PREPARATORY SCHOOL:

The Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS), located in Newport, RI, is a critical component of the United States Naval Academy (USNA) where we enhance midshipmen candidates' moral, mental, and physical foundations to prepare them for admission to, and success at USNA. 

NAPS is a ten month post-secondary preparatory school, emphasizing preparation in mathematics, chemistry, English Composition, physics, and Information Technology. The students come from high schools across the United States and its territories or they may be prior enlisted members of the Navy and Marine Corps. The NAPS student body (the Battalion) is selected from applicants to USNA, with each candidate being required to complete the NAPS program before being admitted as a student at USNA. 

The Naval Academy has produced noted leaders, and its graduates (many of whom began their journey at NAPS) have excelled in every walk of life. As an historic officer accession program and premier undergraduate university, USNA has a unique place amongst American educational institutions. Our talented civilian faculty and staff are united by one common purpose - to develop the next generation of leaders for our naval service. In order to best execute that purpose, our faculty, instructors, and support staff are expected to model the highest professional standards. 

Those selected for employment at NAPS are tasked with ensuring a select group of candidates are best prepared to enter the Naval Academy. This task is challenging, but also rewarding as employees work within a coordinated program alongside other faculty and staff dedicated to inspiring excellence, while also receiving the benefits of  federal employment and enjoying an exceptional quality-of-life. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS) invites applications for the NAPS Instructor (Physics) position to be filled as early as July 2026. The position is located at the Naval Academy Preparatory School in Newport, RI where the overall mission is to academically qualify selected candidates by providing rigorous curriculum and targeted academic support for admission to the U.S. Naval Academy.

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Extra instruction sessions should demonstrate structure, strong engagement, and consistently promote improved student comprehension and enhanced academic performance. 
• Create a classroom climate that fosters accountability, motivation, and sustained academic growth.
• Instruction should address academic gaps and take into account various learning styles, while maintaining alignment with course objectives, depth, and rigor.
• Assist students in developing a broad range of study skills including time management,  prioritization, overcoming procrastination/distractions, organization, and etc.
• Conduct workshops, review sessions, and competency blocks.
• Assist classroom instructors with academic duties (e.g., grading, test analysis, creating answer keys, proctoring make-ups). 
• Communicate with students and faculty, closing the loop between classroom, Extra Instruction, and tutorial environments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This is an on-site, 10-month salaried, federal excepted service position.  The initial appointment length for this position is approximately 3-years with a potential for renewal and full federal benefits.   As an employee under a 10-month compensation model, you will be required to take 343 hours of Leave-Without-Pay (LWOP) throughout the year, typically within the May to July timeframe.  The ability to fill this position is contingent upon the availability of funding.

Salary Details:  

• Pay Band: AD-01 Classification 11
• Approximate Starting Salary Range: $65,000  – $80,000 annually  
  • Based on 10-month compensation model
• Final salary will be determined based on:
  • Experience and qualifications of the selected candidate

MINIMUM AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's degree in physics or related STEM field from an accredited college or university at the time of application

Preferred Qualifications (We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience or demonstrated interest in some or all of the following areas):

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in physics or related STEM field from an accredited college or university (at the time of application).
• Teaching experience in physics at the high school or post secondary level.
• Proficient in the use of digital technology including learning management systems, productivity software and other digital tools relevant to the education setting.

FINAL SELECTION FOR POSITION WILL BE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING ASSESSMENTS: 

• Application/Resume Review
• 1st Round:
  • Virtual Interview
• 2nd Round:
  • Teaching demonstration 
• Executive level interview

HOW TO APPLY FOR POSITION:

Please note these positions are in-person and physically located in Newport, Rhode Island.

• Interested candidates should send an application package to the Search Committee, at naps-physics-supplemental-instructor-2026-search-group@naps.edu
• Application Packages need to contain:
  • Cover letter
    • Please clearly indicate your status as a U.S. citizen in the cover letter, as this is required for the position.   
  • 2 - page resume (we can only accept resumes up to two pages in length)
    • This document must be sufficient on its own to assess whether the candidate meets all “Required Minimum Qualifications.”  
  • Supplemental materials
    • Unofficial copies of transcripts  
  • Contact information for three professional references 

• Candidates should also submit a response to the narrative questions found here. Please note you will need to include the announcement number listed at the bottom of this announcement.

This position does not have a specific application deadline. Review of applications will begin on May 20, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Two-year trial period will typically be required. 
• All Civilian Positions at USNA & NAPS are subject to a background investigation. These investigations are conducted to ensure that individuals hired are trustworthy, of good conduct, and reliable. The selected candidate will be subject to a security investigation leading to successful completion of a background investigation with a favorable adjudication. The selectee's failure to meet this requirement will be grounds for termination. More information about the background investigation process can be found at the Academic Dean and Provost’s website here https://www.usna.edu/Academics/Faculty-Information/Background-Investigation-Info.php 
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

NOTICE TO VETERANS: This is a Title 10 excepted service position and is not subject to the Title 5 veterans’ preference provisions. While there is no formal rating system for applying veterans’ preference within the Title 10 excepted service, the Department of War considers veterans’ status a positive factor in all stages of the hiring process. Veterans are encouraged to clearly indicate their status in their cover letter or elsewhere in their application materials. Please do not submit official documentation (e.g., DD-214) or any personally identifiable information at this time.

NOTICE TO CURRENT ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Separating service members will be eligible for employment to an excepted service position within 120 days of discharge given a Statement of Service can be provided.  If selected, you will be required to submit a Statement of Service indicating your branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, your expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.) The statement of service must be printed on command letterhead and signed by your command. 

NOTICE TO RETIRING MILITARY: Retired service members cannot be appointed to DOD civilian positions within 180 days of retiring. As such, they must observe a 180 day waiting period starting from their date of retirement. USNA does not waive this waiting period requirement for excepted service positions.

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.  

The Department of the Navy provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they require reasonable accommodation should contact our Human Resource Office to ensure that the Department of the Navy can consider such requests. The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case by case basis.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Announcement: NAPS-2026-15

The U.S. Naval Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer