Adjunct Marine Transportation Instructor: Hands-On Lab

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

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.