Adjunct Instructor — Business Communications (Ship Design)

Maine Maritime Academy; Virginia; On-site; USD 6,300 - 7,700; Part time

Job summary

Maine Maritime Academy seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach BIW-HC110 Business Communications in the Bath Iron Works program. The role includes classroom and lab instruction, student assessment, and curriculum development across ship design and production programs.

Responsibilities include preparing syllabi, grading, and providing student support with regular on-site and online office hours. A bachelor’s degree and teaching experience are required, with equal opportunity and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in their appropriate industry.
• Prior successful teaching/training experience desired.
• Membership in relevant professional organization(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.

Responsibilities

• Teach BIW-HC110 Business Communications a 3-credit undergraduate course taught as part of the Bath Iron Works Apprenticeship Program and MMA’s Associate Degree Programs in Ship Design and Ship Production.
• Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high-quality curriculum in Maine Maritime’s BIW Program in Ship Design & Ship Production.
• Assist in the development of learning materials, by preparing syllabuses and lesson plans and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance.
• Develop, administer and mark 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 1.5-3 hours, total in-person and online.
• Maintain an awareness and enforce fire and health and safety regulations applicable to the teaching location.

Skills

Teaching

Public speaking

Supervise students

Time management

Clear writing

Collaborative work

Quality teaching

Equal opportunity

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Professionalism

Integrity

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Professional organization membership

Scholarly work in field

Job description

Maine Maritime Academy seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach BIW-HC110 Business Communications in the Bath Iron Works program. The role includes classroom and lab instruction, student assessment, and curriculum development across ship design and production programs.

Responsibilities include preparing syllabi, grading, and providing student support with regular on-site and online office hours. A bachelor’s degree and teaching experience are required, with equal opportunity and safety