Assistant/Associate Professor, Marine Transportation

Gcaptain; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gcaptain in Vallejo, CA seeks an experienced maritime educator to teach, develop, and assess basic and advanced courses; deliver lectures and simulations in labs; and supervise STCW competencies aboard the Academy’s vessels.

The role includes advising students, maintaining office hours, contributing to scholarship, and participating in department and campus service; requirement: USCG MMC with STCW, a Bachelor’s in Marine Transportation or related field, and at least five years seagoing or

Qualifications

• USCG MMC with STCW endorsements.
• Bachelor's degree in Marine Transportation or related field.
• Minimum five years of seagoing experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary settings.
• Leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach, develop, and assess basic and advanced maritime courses.
• Deliver lectures and demonstrations in laboratory settings.
• Teach, assess, and document completion of STCW competencies.
• Provide instruction aboard the Academy’s fleet of small vessels.
• Advise students and maintain regular office hours during the academic year.
• Engage in scholarship that advances the mission of the Department and University.
• Participate in departmental and campus-wide service activities.
• Fulfill instructional and/or operational assignments aboard the Training Ship Golden Bear during the 65‑day Summer Sea Term (Note: Subject to terms set by the Collective Bargaining Agreement and related Memorandum of Understanding).
• Maintain a valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with STCW.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Leadership

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marine Transportation or related field

Job description

Major Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Teach, develop, and assess basic and advanced maritime courses.
• Deliver lectures and conduct applied demonstrations in laboratory settings.
• Teach, assess, and document completion of STCW competencies.
• Provide instruction aboard the Academy’s fleet of small vessels.
• Advise students as assigned and maintain regular office hours during the academic year.
• Engage in scholarship that advances the mission of the Department and University.
• Participate in departmental and campus-wide service activities.
• Fulfill instructional and/or operational assignments aboard the Training Ship Golden Bear during the 65‑day Summer Sea Term (Note: Subject to terms set by the Collective Bargaining Agreement and related Memorandum of Understanding).
• Maintain a valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with STCW.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• USCG MMC as Third Mate, Unlimited, with all currently required STCW endorsements, or, Master of Towing
• Bachelor’s degree in Marine Transportation or a closely related field.
• Minimum of five years of seagoing experience on commercial vessels or comparable shoreside experience in the maritime industry.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to be a productive team player and to interact well with peers, students, industry, government agencies, and the public is essential.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching, as well as demonstrated ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings are required.
• Excellent leadership skills are required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• USCG Chief Mate or Master, Unlimited license or experience as a tugboat master
• Additional maritime endorsements (e.g., Dynamic Positioning, Tankerman-PIC, LNG, Designated Examiner).
• Command-level seagoing experience.
• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Teaching experience (maritime training courses preferred).
• Shoreside experience in the maritime industry.
• The ability to collaborate with faculty across the College and University is desirable. Preference will be given to those with experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.
• Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience who bring professional capabilities and those who can build connections with industry and foster new relationships.