Tenure Track Marine Transportation Faculty

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, Ship handling and Bridge Resource Management. Other courses may be considered as the needs of the department dictate and background experience allow.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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