Full-Time Tenure Track Marine Transportation Faculty

Job Description

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is seeking a Full-time, Tenure Track Marine Transportation Faculty member to join the division of
Academic Affairs in the Marine Transportation Department. The start date for this position is September 2027 and this position carries the union affiliation of Massachusetts State College Association (MSCA).

Supervision Received: Marine Transportation Department Chair and Dean of Undergraduate Studies
Supervision exercised: Subordinate professional, classified, and student personnel in areas of responsibility

First Application Review: 26 February 2027

The Marine Transportation Department is interested in experienced mariners who are able teach in a variety of basic and advanced professional maritime subjects. Possible courses and areas of specialty include Basic Safety Training, Radar, ARPA, ECDIS, Ship Construction, GMDSS, Tanker Operations, Mate of Towing and Small Vessel Operations, Seamanship, Terrestrial and Celestial Navigation, Dynamic Positioning, Shiphandling and Bridge Resource Management. Other courses may be considered as the needs of the department dictate and background experience allow.

General Responsibilities:

• Ability to teach an academic course load of 12 credits per semester.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills, computer literacy, and an understanding of the Academy's unique mission.
• Provide support to students through academic advising of assigned students and hold a minimum of three (3) office/instruction hours each week.
• Demonstrated commitment to mentoring and student development, along with an appreciation of fostering global perspectives among our students.
• Prepare course materials and examinations with minimal assistance.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of high-quality curriculum for the changing needs of the industry.
• Assess cadets to STCW standards in the classroom, simulators, and aboard Academy small vessels and the training ship Patriot State II.
• Participate in the annual training cruise on alternating years.
• Engage in scholarship and professional development that advances the mission of the Marine Transportation Department and the Academy.
• Participate in the decision-making process by serving on departmental and standing committees of the Academy.
• Maintain a valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credential.
Comply with MMA’s military customs, uniforms and ranks as outlined in the current contractual agreement.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Marine Transportation or appropriate related field.
• Hold a USCG Second Mate's Oceans Unlimited Tonnage Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) or USCG Master 1600 GRT MMC with command time. Also have current Standard of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) qualifications.
• Have at least three years of full-time experience in teaching at an accredited institution of higher learning, or have five years of service in a professional maritime field (or a combination thereof).
• Possess an understanding of teaching and advising processes and the application of teaching and advising in the
  university setting.
• Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Have proficient computer skills.
• Understand the unique mission of the university as a Maritime Academy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Seagoing experience at the command level.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Endorsements such as Dynamic Positioning, Master/Mate of Towing Vessels, Designated Examiner Towing Vessels.
• Shoreside experience in the maritime industry.
  

Company Description

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a top-ranked, fully accredited, four-year, co-educational state university with 7 undergraduate degree programs focusing on science, engineering, technology, math and business that are highly regarded in the domestic and international maritime industry and its related business sectors. Located at the western end of the scenic Cape Cod Canal, MMA is an hour’s drive from the thriving urban communities of Boston, MA and Providence, RI and offers easy access to beautiful Buzzards Bay and the pristine beaches of Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. The Academy offers generous benefits packages and competitive salaries commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Core Benefits

• Pension Eligible 10 year Vesting (ORP optional)
• Medical (eight different options) (Pretax)
• CVS Caremark Prescriptions
• Dental / Vision Discount through Union or Dept Of Higher Ed
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Long Term Disability
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Smart Plan Deferred Comp
• Liberal sick and vacation time and paid holidays
• Free parking

Additional Benefits

• Hinge Health
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Dependent Care Accounts (DCA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• AFLAC - Additional Insurance options payroll deduction
• Metro Credit Union
• Tuition Reimbursement

Please note that benefits are subject to change at any time.

Interview Requirements

Applicants selected for interview must be prepared to deliver a twenty-minute presentation on a relevant topic provided by MMA.

Drug Free, Equal Opportunity Employer, E-Verify

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a drug-free workplace, an Equal Opportunity Employer, and conducts employment verification through E-Verify.

Pre-Employment Health Requirements

Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background check, drug screen and physical examination.