Adjunct Marine Transportation Instructor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Buzzards Bay (MA); On-site; USD 7,031 - 25,781; Part time

Job summary

Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Buzzards Bay, MA seeks an adjunct instructor for Marine Transportation courses. The role involves teaching at the college level, with preferred focus on navigation, ship-handling, seamanship and watchstanding. Courses may include Integrated Navigation, Advanced Shiphandling, Coastal and Electronic Navigation.

This is a non-benefitted, temporary/contract position with credit-based pay per course. Start date September 1, 2026, and immediate application review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Third Mate license with STCW qualifications required.
• At least three years of professional maritime experience.
• Understanding of teaching in a university setting.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Understand the mission of the university as a maritime academy.

Responsibilities

• Instruct college-level Marine Transportation courses.
• Teach preferred specializations: navigation, ship-handling, seamanship and watchstanding.
• Courses may include Integrated Navigation, Advanced Shiphandling, Coastal Navigation and Electronic Navigation.
• Hands‑on simulation labs and classroom experiences reflecting the Learn-Do-Learn model.

Skills

Strong communication

Teaching in university setting

Maritime industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marine Transportation or related field

Master's degree in Marine Transportation or related field

Tools

Third Mate license

STCW qualifications

Job description

First Application Review Date: Immediate; Open Until Filled

Posting: June 2026

Start Date: September 1, 2026

Division: Academic Affairs

Position Number: FY26/03

General Responsibilities

Instruct college-level Marine Transportation courses. Preferred specializations include navigation, ship-handling and shipboard safety, seamanship, and watchstanding. Potential course taught may include Integrated Navigation, Advanced Shiphandling, Coastal Navigation and Electronic Navigation. Massachusetts Maritime Academy follows a "Learn-Do-Learn" model, where our hands‑on simulation labs and classroom experiences enable our students to "apply" textbook knowledge in the field.

Please note, these are non-benefitted, temporary/contract positions

Qualifications and Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Marine Transportation or related field;
• Hold a Third Mate license with current Standard of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) qualifications.
• Have at least three years of professional maritime experience
• Possess an understanding of teaching in the university setting
• Exhibit excellent oral and written communications skills
• Understand the unique mission of the university as a maritime academy

Preferred Qualifications

• Holder a master’s degree in Marine Transportation or related field.
• Have at least three years of maritime experience or teaching experience at an accredited institution of higher learning

Salary

Pay is based on the number of credits taught at a rate of $2,343.75/credit. The semester credit load is variable, typically between 3 and 11 credits, depending on departmental needs and candidate's expertise.

How to Apply

To Apply: Please submit the following documents: Curriculum Vitae. Application materials may be attached and sent electronically to CDR Kerry Chicoine, Professor and Department Chair, at [e-mail]. Alternatively, submit application materials by USPS to: Human Resources Department, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532. Finalist must complete background check.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage members from historically underrepresented communities, women and veterans to apply.