Adjunct Instructor in Business Communications – Spring 2027 semester (Jan 13- Apr 21)

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

BIW-HC110 Business Communications

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 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.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Teaching and other forms of public presentation.


• Ability to supervise academic work by undergraduate students.


• 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 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.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Background check is required


• Tobacco-free campus


• Must present original copies of transcripts

COURSES/POSITIONS AVAILABLE

BIW-HC110: Business Communications —This class is part of the BIW Programs in Ship Design and Ship Production — Students apply basic writing skills to produce various types of business communications with a focus on technical reports, proposals and procedures. Students will also present reports orally with visual aids. Students will produce resumes and letters of application. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

In addition to teaching the course, the instructor will hold regular recitation/help session periods totaling at least 2 hours per week, with at least one hour held on-site.

There will be two sections of this course offered during spring 2027. Each section meets once per week for 3 hours from Jan 13 – Apr 21, 2027 (Tuesdays 8-11:00 AM, 12-3:00 PM). One 3-hour lecture period per week One instructor per section Projected Class Size: 15 students Compensation starts at $3,500/section

Equal Employment Opportunities Maine Maritime Academy is an equal opportunity employer. The Academy complies with federal and/or state law that prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, marital status, disability, age, genetic information or veteran status. The Academy provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals upon request. Women, minorities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

MMA is unable at this time to sponsor visas. We welcome foreign nationals with valid U.S. work authorization to apply.

For further information Email the chair of the BIW Program, Dr. Damon Gannon, at [e-mail].