What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Marine Transportation Instructor position at Massachusetts Maritime Academy?
General Responsibilities
Please note, these are non-benefitted, temporary/contract positions
Instruct college-level Marine Transportation courses. Preferred specializations include navigation, ship-handling and shipboard safety, seamanship, and watchstanding. Potential
course taught may include Integrated Navigation, Advanced Shiphandling, Coastal Navigation and Electronic Navigation. Massachusetts Maritime Academy follows a "Learn-Do-Learn” model, where our hands-on simulation labs and classroom experiences enable our students to "apply" textbook knowledge in the field.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Marine Transportation or related field;
- Hold a Third Mate license with current Standard of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) qualifications.
- Have at least three years of professional maritime experience
- Possess an understanding of teaching in the university setting
- Exhibit excellent oral and written communications skills
- Understand the unique mission of the university as a maritime academy
Preferred Qualifications
- Holder a master’s degree in Marine Transportation or related field.
- Have at least three years of maritime experience or teaching experience at an accredited institution of higher learning
Salary
How to Apply
To Apply: Please submit the following documents: cover letter, resume. Application materials may be attached and sent electronically to CDR Kerry Chicoine, Professor and Department Chair, at kchicoine@maritime.edu. Alternatively, submit application materials by USPS to: Human Resources Department, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532. Finalist must complete background check.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage members from historically underrepresented communities, women and veterans to apply.