What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Professional with Nautical Expertise position at MAINE MARITIME ACADEMY?
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly qualified Assistant Professor of Marine Transportation to join our team at Maine Maritime Academy. As a key member of our faculty, you will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in nautical skills, developing curriculum, and engaging in scholarship that aligns with the academy's mission.
About the Role
The successful candidate will have a strong background in nautical science and experience teaching at the higher education level. You will be expected to maintain and improve your competence in subjects being taught, prepare contemporary teaching materials, and supervise academic work by undergraduate students. Additionally, you will participate in departmental and faculty seminars, contribute to the development of learning materials, and maintain records to monitor student progress.
Responsibilities
* Teach at the undergraduate level in areas allocated by the Department Head or Dean
* Contribute to the development, planning, and implementation of a high-quality curriculum
* Assist in the development of learning materials, preparing lesson plans, and maintaining records to monitor student progress
* Participate in departmental and faculty seminars aimed at building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside your department
* Provide advice and support to students
* Inform students of their progress by promptly returning assignments, quizzes, papers, and exams
* Hold at least 4 office hours per week
* Participate in the administration of the department's programs and other activities as requested
* Contribute to departmental, faculty, or Academy-wide working groups or committees as requested
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field
* A valid USCG license with applicable STCW endorsements
* Experience with small vessel operations (outboard craft, launches, fast rescue boat, etc.)
* Lifeboatman certificate and other appropriate STCW credentials
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Unlimited Master or Chief Mate with command experience on commercial vessels
* Master's degree, or other advanced degree, in a relevant field
* Experience teaching nautical skills in a higher-education setting
* Familiarity with electronic and digital advancements in maritime operations
* Experience with curriculum development
* Experience in command
* Experience instructing lifeboatman skills
Working Conditions
The typical classroom and office environment is in multi-story buildings with elevator access. Work in the labs and training cruises may require climbing on ladders and gangways, lifting and carrying materials, occasional work in uncomfortable heat, cold, damp or dry atmospheric conditions.
We are seeking a highly qualified Assistant Professor of Marine Transportation to join our team at Maine Maritime Academy. As a key member of our faculty, you will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in nautical skills, developing curriculum, and engaging in scholarship that aligns with the academy's mission.
About the Role
The successful candidate will have a strong background in nautical science and experience teaching at the higher education level. You will be expected to maintain and improve your competence in subjects being taught, prepare contemporary teaching materials, and supervise academic work by undergraduate students. Additionally, you will participate in departmental and faculty seminars, contribute to the development of learning materials, and maintain records to monitor student progress.
Responsibilities
* Teach at the undergraduate level in areas allocated by the Department Head or Dean
* Contribute to the development, planning, and implementation of a high-quality curriculum
* Assist in the development of learning materials, preparing lesson plans, and maintaining records to monitor student progress
* Participate in departmental and faculty seminars aimed at building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside your department
* Provide advice and support to students
* Inform students of their progress by promptly returning assignments, quizzes, papers, and exams
* Hold at least 4 office hours per week
* Participate in the administration of the department's programs and other activities as requested
* Contribute to departmental, faculty, or Academy-wide working groups or committees as requested
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field
* A valid USCG license with applicable STCW endorsements
* Experience with small vessel operations (outboard craft, launches, fast rescue boat, etc.)
* Lifeboatman certificate and other appropriate STCW credentials
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Unlimited Master or Chief Mate with command experience on commercial vessels
* Master's degree, or other advanced degree, in a relevant field
* Experience teaching nautical skills in a higher-education setting
* Familiarity with electronic and digital advancements in maritime operations
* Experience with curriculum development
* Experience in command
* Experience instructing lifeboatman skills
Working Conditions
The typical classroom and office environment is in multi-story buildings with elevator access. Work in the labs and training cruises may require climbing on ladders and gangways, lifting and carrying materials, occasional work in uncomfortable heat, cold, damp or dry atmospheric conditions.
