PWSC Adjunct Faculty - Marine Service Technology

Prince William Sound College (PWSC) is seeking qualified applicants for adjunct faculty positions in the Marine Service Technology program. PWSC is interested in building an adjunct instructor pool with applicants who may be qualified to teach one or more Marine Service Technology courses. Applicants do not need to be qualified to teach every course listed.

The Marine Service Technology program provides students with hands-on training in the skills needed for entry-level work in marine service, repair, maintenance, vessel operations, and related maritime occupations. Course areas may include outboard systems, internal combustion engines, marine electrical, marine electronics, marine plumbing, boat handling, trailers, drive systems, marine materials, and related maritime trades.

PWSC is a one-of-a-kind institution of higher education with its main campus located in Valdez, Alaska. The main campus and its extension sites in Cordova and Copper Basin are set amidst some of the country’s most breathtaking scenery and rich cultural history. Valdez is located on the magnificent Prince William Sound, a fjord formed by retreating glaciers. It is a paradise for any outdoor enthusiast or nature lover.

PWSC is part of the University of Alaska Anchorage, which is independently accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).

Marine Service Technology adjunct instructors will develop and deliver instructional materials, including lectures, labs, demonstrations, assignments, and assessments, in accordance with approved course curriculum and learning objectives. Adjunct instructors will provide guidance and support to students and will be expected to work effectively with colleagues and students of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

Adjunct instructors may be considered for one or more of the following courses, depending on experience, qualifications, availability, and program need.

Introduces marine internal combustion engine theory and the proper function of electrical, fuel, ignition, lubrication, and drive systems in two- and four-stroke marine outboard engines. Topics include shop safety, basic outboard systems, ignition, fuel, cooling, electrical systems, marine motor types, and outboard applications.

Introduces marine terminology, common hull forms, line handling, securing a boat, leaving a dock, safe fueling practices, and marine safety gear. Topics include shop and personal safety, boating safety, boat parts, boat dimensions, nautical terminology, stability, and line handling.

Introduces marine and non-marine internal combustion engine theory and the repair and maintenance of two- and four-stroke engines. Topics include shop safety, internal combustion theory, two-stroke and four-stroke engine differences, major engine components, routine maintenance, and marine propulsion systems.

Introduces troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing two-stroke and four-stroke outboard marine engines. Topics include shop safety, troubleshooting, routine and seasonal maintenance, fuel system service, battery service and testing, oil changes, compression checks, steering system maintenance, timing belts, and valve adjustments.

Introduces the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of gasoline inboard marine engines. Topics include shop safety, routine maintenance, fuel system service, cooling systems, water-pump impellers, oil changes, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and parts replacement.

Introduces marine electrical system installation and troubleshooting for alternating current and direct current systems. Topics include electrical safety, testing for the presence of electricity, grounding, AC and DC current, multimeters, clamp meters, wire gauges, color coding, wiring diagrams, over-current protection, installation, and troubleshooting.

Introduces the installation, setup, and maintenance of marine electronics. Topics include safe electrical practices, installation of marine electronic devices such as fish-finders, depth sounder transducers, antennas, coaxial cabling, magnetic field considerations, zones of magnetic separation, and power supply troubleshooting.

Introduces basic plumbing as it applies in a marine environment. Topics include shop safety, plumbing tools, solvents and hazardous liquids, ventilation, plumbing principles, hydraulics, water pressure, hoses, pumps, piping, potable water tanks, Marine Sanitation Devices, galley plumbing, through-hull plumbing, and winterizing procedures.

Introduces the fundamental concepts of marine drive systems, including transmissions, drive shafts, and propellers. Topics include shop safety, drive system maintenance and…