Adjunct Instructor: BIW Program - Confined Space Safety

Maine Maritime Academy; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 11,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Maine Maritime Academy in Brunswick, Maine seeks an Adjunct Engineering Instructor for the Spring 2027 term to teach BIW EG106: Confined Space Safety and related courses. The position covers classroom, laboratory, and field learning, with a focus on real-world safety practices and student assessment.

The adjunct will develop syllabi, supervise projects, and provide timely feedback. Commitment to high-quality teaching, professional conduct, and the ability to work with diverse student groups is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field is required.
• Prior teaching or training experience is preferred.
• Membership in professional organizations is desirable.
• Applicable professional license(s) may be required depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in assigned engineering subjects at Brunswick, ME.
• Develop curricula, syllabi and lesson plans, and assess student progress.
• Administer exams, provide feedback, and maintain records.
• Offer student advising and conduct office hours as specified.
• Maintain safety and compliance at the teaching location.

Skills

Teaching

Public speaking

Student mentorship

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Teaching/training experience

Professional organization membership

Professional license(s)

Job description

Adjunct Engineering Instructor – Spring 2027 semester

BIW EG106: Confined Space Safety

Duty Location: Brunswick, Maine

POSITION OVERVIEW

This document describes duties that the Academy expects of adjunct faculty members. Adjunct faculty are non-permanent, temporary faculty who are hired on a semester-by-semester basis.

TEACHING

Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom, laboratory, or training ship(s) and in immediate preparation for these; maintaining and improving competence in subjects being taught; preparing contemporary teaching materials; conferring with students on course materials; directing individual and group studies and practica; reviewing written examinations and papers; evaluating presentations; supervising independent study projects, supervising or teaching clinical cooperatives or industry programs, and assigning grades according to existing Academy policy.

OTHER ASPECTS OF FACULTY PERFORMANCE

Collegiality, as well as professional and ethical conduct, enhances teaching, learning and the general reputation of all persons in the academy. Therefore, all faculty members are expected to serve in a collegial fashion and in accordance with professional and ethical principles when dealing with other faculty members, students, administrators, and members of the public.

DUTIES

• Teach at undergraduate level in areas allocated by the Department Head and reviewed from time to time by the Department Head.
• Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high-quality curriculum.
• Assist in the development of learning materials, by preparing syllabi and lesson plans and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance.
• Participate in the development, administration and marking of exams and other assessments.
• Provide advice and support to students.
• Inform students of their progress by promptly returning assignments, quizzes, papers and exams
• Office Hours required per week: Varies by assignment, typically 2-3 for an adjunct teaching 12 credits or more.
• Maintain situational awareness and enforce fire and health and safety regulations applicable to the teaching location.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Teaching and other forms of public presentation.
• Proven record of ability to supervise academic work by undergraduate students.
• Proven record of ability to manage time and work to strict deadlines.
• Ability to write clearly and tailor communication style to meet the needs of the recipient.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Commitment to high quality teaching and fostering a positive learning environment for students
• Commitment to MMA's policy of equal opportunity and the ability to work harmoniously with colleagues and students of all genders, cultures and backgrounds
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills are essential
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
• High degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in a relevant field of specialization.
• Prior successful teaching/training experience desired.
• Membership in relevant professional organization(s).
• Applicable professional license(s).
• Normally will have produced creative work, professional writing or research in refereed and other professional journals, and be a recognized authority in the field of specialization. Must meet Academy criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Background check is required
• Tobacco-free campus.
• Must present original copies of transcripts

COURSES/POSITIONS AVAILABLE

BIW EG106 : Confined Space Safety This course is part of the BIW Apprenticeship Program This course will provide instruction in the various methods, processes, and concepts required to recognize, evaluate, and control confined space hazards. Students will understand the duties associated with the testing of confined spaces. Students will also recognize key uses and limitations of testing instrumentation. Cr. 1.

In addition to teaching the course, the Instructor will maintain at least one hour of "after-hours" recitation/help-session periods each week. Each section meets one day per week for a one-hour lecture period - One instructor per section - Projected Class Size of up to 30. Instructor(s) needed for at least one section and as many as three sections. This class is taught at Maine Maritime Academy's Maritime Industrial Workforce Training Center in Brunswick, Maine. Compensation starts at $1,000/section (1 unit per section, up to 3 sections).