PWSC Adjunct Faculty - Introduction to Maritime Trades

Course Details

Prince William Sound College is seeking a qualified adjunct instructor to teach MT A102:
Introduction to Maritime Trades during the Spring 2027 semester. This 2‑credit Career and Technical Education course introduces students to seaside and shoreside maritime vocations and covers maritime facilities, dockside machinery, ship‑loading procedures, nonverbal signaling, water safety, boat identification, basic navigation, chart reading, and introductory marine engine maintenance.

Course Schedule
Semester:
Spring 2027
Credits: 2
Days:
Fridays, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Length: 15 weeks

Location:

Prince William Sound College, Valdez, Alaska

• Shoreside maritime facilities, including petroleum, explosives, and passenger terminals
• Dockside tools, machinery, vehicles, and heavy equipment
• Common ship‑loading procedures
• Proper use of hand signaling and nonverbal communication
• Identification of major vessel types
• Maritime water safety and survivability
• Personal Flotation Device (PFD) use, maintenance, and repair
• Basic navigation, buoys, maritime rules of the road, maps, and charts
• Chart reading and plotting
• Introductory marine engine maintenance, including inboard and outboard motors
• Introduction to boilers and other maritime systems

• Deliver classroom and hands‑on instruction in accordance with the approved course curriculum and learning objectives.
• Use lecture and lab‑based activities to engage students and facilitate skill acquisition.
• Prepare students to take the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification exam in Introduction to Maritime Trades.
• Maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment that supports student success and achievement.

• Relevant maritime industry, vessel operations, marine service, port operations, or shoreside maritime experience.
• Familiarity with maritime safety practices, vessel identification, dockside operations, navigation, chart reading, and marine systems.
• Experience providing hands‑on training or technical instruction.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels.
• NCCER familiarity or instructor certification preferred, but not required.

Location:

Prince William Sound College campus, Valdez. This is an adjunct represented temporary position. New hires will be placed on the adjunct salary schedule as outlined in the UNAD CBA. This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. The position is an at‑will, union‑represented adjunct position and may be canceled based on university needs.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship are not eligible. The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination. The University of Alaska is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.