Adjunct Marine Transportation Instructor

A special mission college within the Massachusetts state university system

Adjunct Marine Transportation Instructor

 

Posting:    December 2023

Deadline for application:   December 2023; Open Until Filled

Contract Date:   January 8, 2024 (Spring Term)

 

Please note, these are non-benefitted, temporary/contract positions

Duties:

Instruct college-level Marine Transportation courses.   Preferred specializations include navigation, ship-handling and shipboard safety, seamanship, and watchstanding. Potential course taught may include Electronic Charting and Display (ECDIS), Advanced Shiphandling, 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; Masters Preferred
• 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:

• Have at least three years of maritime experience or teaching experience at an accredited institution of higher learning

 

Application Deadline:  31 December 2023; Open until filled. Please provide a comprehensive resume and cover letter. The review of cover letter and resume will begin immediately. Cover letter and resume materials may be attached, and sent electronically by clicking the APPLY NOW button.  Alternatively, submit application materials by USPS to:  Human Resources Department, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532.  Finalist must complete CORI.

 

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage members from historically underrepresented communities, women and veterans to apply.

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