Visiting Professor of Physics and Engineering

Visiting Professor of Physics and Engineering

One-year (3 trimester) Position

Starting Fall Trimester 2026 (August 15)

Duty

Location:

Brunswick, Maine

This position will be part of MMA’s Advanced BIW Program in Shipbuilding, based at the Maritime Industrial Workforce Training Center. Students in the program are apprentices at Bath Iron Works (BIW) and earn an associate’s degree in either Ship Design or Ship Production.

The ideal candidate will teach courses with a focus on physics and engineering (Physics II, Static Mechanics, Strength of Materials, and Material Properties & Testing). A background in teaching and/or working in these fields is preferred.

Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom, laboratory, or training ship(s) and in preparation for these activities. Duties include maintaining and improving competence in subjects taught, preparing contemporary teaching materials, conferring with students on course materials, directing individual and group studies and practica, reviewing written examinations and papers, evaluating presentations, supervising independent study projects, supervising or teaching industry programs, and assigning grades according to existing Academy policy.

Student advising includes time spent meeting with students regarding academic, curricular and career matters.

Academy service includes, but is not limited to, service on the Faculty Senate, Academy and departmental committees. Professional service involves using academic and professional expertise to serve the profession, the community, the state, the nation, or the world.

Scholarship enables individuals to remain current in the theory, practice, knowledge, skills and/or pedagogy of their disciplines. For some, scholarship and continued professional development may mean hands‑on development and training in industry, consistent with the mission and purposes of Maine Maritime Academy.

Collegiality, professional and ethical conduct, and a collegial focus are expected in interactions with faculty, students, administrators, and the public.

• Teach undergraduate courses that are part of the Bath Iron Works Apprenticeship Program and MMA’s Associate Degree Programs in Ship Design and Ship Production, including Physics II, Static Mechanics, Strength of Materials, and Material Properties & Testing.
• Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high-quality curriculum in Maine Maritime’s BIW Program in Ship Design & Ship Production.
• Develop learning materials, prepare lesson plans, and maintain records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance.
• Develop, administer, and grade examinations and other assessments.
• Provide advice and support to students.
• Return assignments, quizzes, papers and exams promptly to inform students of their progress.
• Participate in departmental and faculty seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
• Contribute to departmental, faculty, or Academy-wide working groups or committees as requested.
• Maintain one’s own scholarship and continuing professional development.
• Support the Academy’s training curriculum.
• Help foster MMA’s partnership with Bath Iron Works.

• Teaching and public presentation.
• Supervision of undergraduate academic work.
• Time management and meeting strict deadlines.
• Clear written communication tailored to the audience.
• Collaboration skills.
• Commitment to high‑quality teaching and positive learning environments.
• Commitment to equal opportunity and ability to work with diverse individuals.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
• High degree of professionalism.
• Integrity and confidentiality.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and conditions.

• Bachelor’s degree (graduate degree preferred) from an accredited institution in a relevant field (physics, mechanical engineering, materials science or engineering, naval architecture).
• Professional experience applying engineering principles to…