What is a contract naval science instructor?

Contract Naval Science Instructors are professionals hired, often on a temporary or part-time basis, to teach naval science courses, typically in high schools or colleges with Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) or NROTC programs. Their responsibilities include instructing students in naval history, customs, leadership, seamanship, and physical training. These instructors are usually retired or former military personnel with significant experience in the Navy, and they help prepare students for future military service or to develop leadership skills. Contract instructors work under specific contractual terms rather than as permanent staff.