What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maritime Educator and Researcher position at MAINE MARITIME ACADEMY?
Position Overview
This position is a critical component of our faculty team at Maine Maritime Academy. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in nautical skills, developing curriculum, and engaging in scholarship that aligns with the academy's mission. As a key member of our faculty, 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.
Key Responsibilities
* Teaching excellence is the paramount responsibility of each faculty member
* Maintain and improve competence in subjects being taught
* Prepare contemporary teaching materials
* Supervise academic work by undergraduate students
* Evaluate presentations
* Direct individual and group studies and practical demonstrations
* Grade written examinations and papers
* Evaluate course materials
* Confere with students on course materials
Additional Responsibilities
* Participate in departmental and faculty seminars aimed at building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside your department
* Assist in the development of learning materials, preparing lesson plans, and maintaining records to monitor student progress
* 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.
This position is a critical component of our faculty team at Maine Maritime Academy. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in nautical skills, developing curriculum, and engaging in scholarship that aligns with the academy's mission. As a key member of our faculty, 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.
Key Responsibilities
* Teaching excellence is the paramount responsibility of each faculty member
* Maintain and improve competence in subjects being taught
* Prepare contemporary teaching materials
* Supervise academic work by undergraduate students
* Evaluate presentations
* Direct individual and group studies and practical demonstrations
* Grade written examinations and papers
* Evaluate course materials
* Confere with students on course materials
Additional Responsibilities
* Participate in departmental and faculty seminars aimed at building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside your department
* Assist in the development of learning materials, preparing lesson plans, and maintaining records to monitor student progress
* 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.
