Maritime Technology Instructor

Requirements for consideration of employment:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Complete Supplemental Questions
• Unofficial Transcripts or Certifications

If you are unable to upload required documents, please contact Human Resources.

Only complete application packets will be reviewed.

NOTE: Applicants are required to provide written notification to Clatsop Community College (CCC) within five (5) business days of any changes to the information submitted in their application, resume, or disclosed during interviews.

General Description

This position is part of a progressive and innovative team of student-oriented instructors specializing in maritime education. Instructors must be willing to develop student learning modules and instruct modular style classes. Areas of instruction may include but are not limited to Navigation, Rules of the Road, Radar Observer, RFPNW, ARPA, GMDSS, Apprentice Mate Steersman, ECDIS, Tank Ship Dangerous Liquids, Leadership and Managerial Skills, and any subject covered in U.S. Coast Guard credentialing examinations. The instructor may be responsible for simultaneous instruction of multiple subject areas within a single classroom. Operation of the College’s training vessel for instructional, research, or other purposes may be required.

Reports to: Chief Academic Officer

Essential Duties

• Instructs classes in classroom and laboratory settings, using innovative instructional delivery techniques to meet the needs of students and maritime industry.
• Works with the maritime industry to identify both current and future educational skill needs.
• Evaluates and updates curriculum, ensuring that students are acquiring current knowledge and skills.
• Provides academic advising to students.
• Develops and updates maritime curriculum according to U.S. Coast Guard standards and participates in ongoing U.S. Coast Guard audits.
• Provides input into the development of the instructional budget.
• Maintains professional competence, job qualifications and U.S. Coast Guard Credentials.
• Responsible for course and program documentation.
• Performs other duties assigned by the area supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, or a related field. (Three (3) years' service as a deck officer in charge of a navigational watch may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree) or equivalent military experience (Deck Watch Officer).
• A 40-hour approved “Train the Trainer” course which meets STCW requirements, OR complete an approved course within 60 days of hire (as a condition of continued employment).

Required Experience

Required Certification

• “Unlimited” Radar Observer endorsement.
• STCW Basic Training.
• U.S. Coast Guard Master Near Coastal 200 Gross Tons Credential.
• National Able Seaman Credential (or, as a condition of continued employment, pursue and earn the credential within 1 year).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
• STCW Certificate w/ the following endorsements: ARPA, Bridge Resource Management, GMDSS, ECDIS, Leadership and Managerial Skills, Tank Ship Dangerous Liquids and Proficiency in Survival Craft.
• U.S. Coast Guard Mate or Master’s Credential, 500 Gross Tons or more with Oceans
  endorsement.
• Qualified Assessor.
• Engineering Experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of general vessel maintenance and repair.
• Demonstrated experience in team approaches to problem solving.
• Effective skills in oral, written, and interpersonal communications as applied to presentations and interaction with faculty, staff, and students.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diversity found among community college students.
• Knowledge of word processing and other computer applications as they relate to the
  teaching assignment.
• Ability to assess student outcomes.
• Ability to safely operate the vessel.
• At a minimum, it is required of every employee to be able to: use a computer terminal to log in to e-mail; read and create e-mail messages; access the intranet system to find and complete forms and read institutional documents; access the internet and the College's web site; use the calendaring function of the College's e-mail system; and utilize department specific data entry and/or work order software to facilitate departmental tasks.

Physical Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to participate in the College’s drug testing program, and continued employment depends upon negative drug testing results. Candidate may operate the vessel under difficult and/or hazardous weather conditions. Manual and physical dexterity required to perform duties; must possess the ability to perform work on surfaces that may be slippery, uneven, and unstable. Must be able to maintain balance and equilibrium. Must be able to, without assistance, climb up and down vertical ladders and stairways, step over high door sills and coamings, open and close watertight doors that may weigh up to 55 pounds, open/close valves, manipulate mechanical devices and tools using manual and digital dexterity, and strength, and reach above shoulder height. Must have the ability to, without assistance, lift at least a 40-pound load off the ground, and to carry, push, or pull the same load. Must have the ability to crouch (lowering height by bending knees); kneel (placing knees on the ground), and stoop (lowering height by bending at the waist). Must have the ability to, without assistance, crouch, kneel, and crawl, and to distinguish differences in texture and temperature by feel. Must have the ability to react to visual alarms, instructions, and emergency response procedures. Must have the ability to distinguish an object or shape at a certain distance and be able to hear a specified decibel (dB) sound at a specified frequency. Must be able to make verbal reports or call attention to suspicious or emergency conditions, describe immediate surroundings and activities, and pronounce words clearly. Participate in firefighting activities, be able to carry and handle fire hoses. Must have the ability to abandon ship and use survival equipment. Must have the agility, strength, and range of motion to put on a personal flotation device and exposure suit without assistance from another individual.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: In order to establish veteran preference, please upload completed Form DD214 (per OAR 839-006-0445 and OAR 839-006-0450(3)) in Other Documents area. If you wish to be considered for Disabled Veteran's Preference, please upload your DD215.