Adjunct Marine Transportation Instructor

US Lawns; Gray Gables (MA); On-site; USD 7,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is seeking an instructor to teach college-level Marine Transportation courses in the Division of Academic Affairs. The role requires guiding students through hands-on simulation labs and classroom experiences, with a focus on navigation, ship-handling, seamanship, and watchstanding.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's in Marine Transportation (or related field), a Third Mate license with STCW, and at least three years of maritime experience, plus strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Marine Transportation or related field.
• Third Mate license with STCW qualifications.
• At least three years of professional maritime experience.
• Understanding of teaching in university settings.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Understand the mission of the university as a maritime academy.

Responsibilities

• Instruct college-level Marine Transportation courses.
• Teach courses such as Integrated Navigation, Advanced Shiphandling, Coastal Navigation and Electronic Navigation.
• Support the Learn-Do-Learn model with hands-on labs and classroom experiences.

Skills

Maritime license: Third Mate (STCW)

Maritime experience 3+ years

Teaching in university setting

Excellent oral and written comms

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marine Transportation or related field

Master's degree in Marine Transportation or related field

Job description

Job Description

Division: Academic Affairs

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.

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.

Company Description

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a top-ranked, fully accredited, four‑year, co‑educational state university with 7 undergraduate degree programs focusing on science, engineering, technology, math and business that are highly regarded in the domestic and international maritime industry and its related business sectors. Located at the western end of the scenic Cape Cod Canal, MMA is an hour’s drive from the thriving urban communities of Boston, MA and Providence, RI and offers easy access to beautiful Buzzards Bay and the pristine beaches of Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. The Academy offers generous benefits packages and competitive salaries commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Drug Free, Equal Opportunity Employer, E-Verify

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a drug‑free workplace, an Equal Opportunity Employer, and conducts employment verification through E-Verify.