Marine Technology Lead Instructor/Coordinator - Cape Cod Community College

Cape Cod Community College; Hyannis (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Cape Cod Community College in Hyannis seeks a Marine Technology Lead Instructor/Coordinator to teach non-credit Marine Engine Technology and oversee program development, apprenticeship coordination, and workforce initiatives.

The role blends classroom instruction with hybrid, remote, and on-site work, including tracking attendance, coordinating with RAP guidelines, and partnering with employers to expand marine technician pathways.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of work experience in Marine Engine Technology.
• Credentialing to satisfy accrediting agencies and manufacturers.
• Knowledge of Yamaha marine engines and maintenance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and flexible hours.
• Strong classroom and coordination skills.
• U.S. work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Develop program and course outlines, goals, and objectives.
• Coordinate with apprenticeships and RAP guidelines with proper documentation.
• Manage attendance tracking and student scheduling.
• Collaborate with employer partners on work-based learning and placement.
• Prepare and maintain course materials and syllabi.
• Ensure safety and compliance in training spaces.

Skills

Flexible scheduling

Effective communication

Multitasking

Instructional delivery

Program coordination

Industry collaboration

Education

Marine Technology degree or related

Tools

Computer skills

LMS familiarity

Job description

Marine Technology Lead Instructor/Coordinator

Department: Center for Community and Professional Education

Locations: Hyannis, MA

Posted: Oct 15, 2026

Closes: Open Until Filled

Type: Part-time

PositionID: 205847

About Cape Cod Community College:

Cape Cod Community College is a place of personal discovery, enrichment, and professional development for those just beginning the quest and for those at many points along the path of higher education throughout life. It is a caring, comprehensive institution that belongs to the people it serves and responds to their individual and community needs. Students attending Cape Cod Community College are striving for personal excellence, and are finding it, day after day. Graduates of the College can be found in all levels of private business, the professions, and public service, and they excel at what they do.

For students seeking to lay a foundation for further study, there is no better place to begin than at Cape Cod Community College. In today's highly competitive market place, the well prepared transfer student is the most aggressively recruited person in higher education. For many Cape Cod Community College graduates, that Associate Degree opens the door to institutions that were just not an option after high school. And, when you consider the savings in the overall cost of a four-year degree at either a public or a private university, starting at Cape Cod Community College becomes an incredible bargain that blends quality with unmatched value.

The students' education is the first priority at Cape Cod Community College. As a learning-centered community, we value the contributions of a diverse population, welcome open inquiry, and promote mutual respect. The College offers a strong educational foundation of critical and creative thinking, communication competency, and a global, multicultural perspective that prepares students for life and work in the 21st century. Our liberal arts, sciences, and career programs provide educational pathways that serve the varied social, economic, and demographic characteristics of our community with a distinctive focus on sustainability. We honor our past, celebrate our present and imagine our future.

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for teaching non-credit Marine Engine Technology courses and working with the CCAPE Director on the overall effectiveness of course organization, administration, and outcomes assessment. This position supports the development and implementation of Marine Technology programs, including CCAPE's Marine Outboard Technician Registered Apprenticeship, and the expansion of Marine/Maritime Workforce initiatives. Duties combine classroom instruction with significant program coordination responsibilities, including apprenticeship compliance, employer coordination, attendance tracking, and student support. Teaching will be hybrid, remote and on site/on campus in the CCAPE Lab.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Under general supervision, develop program and course outlines, goals, and objectives.
• Manage curriculum scheduling, planning, and implementation for the Marine Technology program.
• Prepare lesson plans for classroom instruction for Marine Engine Technology courses.
• Evaluate students' progress in attaining goals and objectives.
• Coordinate with CCAPE's Apprenticeship Coordinator to ensure compliance with Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) guidelines and standards, including required documentation and reporting.
• Coordinate with employer partners on apprenticeship-related matters, including on-the-job training hours, work-based learning schedules, and employer reporting requirements.
• Maintain strict, accurate, and timely tracking of student attendance in accordance with apprenticeship and Workforce Pell Grant guidelines, and other applicable funding and compliance requirements.
• Manage day-to-day student attendance records and communicate proactively with students regarding schedules, progress, and program requirements.
• Coordinate program information sessions for prospective and current students.
• Support apprenticeship information sessions.
• Collaborate with CCAPE's Job Placement Coordinator to support student job placement, employer connections, and career outcomes.
• Manage supplemental/adjunct instructors supporting the Marine Technology program.
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager of Career and Technical Education and the Senior Manager of Employer Engagement and Workforce Partnerships on program alignment and initiatives.
• Review applications in collaboration with the Program Coordinator for Career and Technical Education and the Senior Manager of Career and Technical Education.
• Collaborate with the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA) and Yamaha Marine University on curriculum, certification, and industry alignment.
• Request and maintain supplies and equipment and prepare required budget requests.
• Maintain program certification requirements, as appropriate.
• Prepare and maintain all required documentation and administrative reports.
• Ensure safety and security requirements are met in the training area.
• Assist with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts.
• Manage administrative responsibilities related to scheduling, developing syllabi, and teaching courses.
• Ensure that all programmatic standards are met.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Technical Diploma/Certificate/Degree in Marine Technology or closely related field from a regionally accredited college or university plus at least 1 year of work experience in a position related to Marine Engine Technology.
• Possess credentials to satisfy all appropriate accrediting agencies and manufacturers' requirements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Marine Engine service, esp. Yamaha, including experience with maintenance, diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Ability to work flexible hours and manage multiple and competing priorities, including instructional and coordination responsibilities.
• Knowledge of pedagogical practice and theory.
• Knowledge of the mission of postsecondary technical education.
• Ability to work and communicate cooperatively with students, faculty, staff, and employer partners.
• Skill in the preparation and delivery of classroom content.
• Ability to handle administrative responsibilities related to teaching of courses, attendance tracking, data collection, and reporting for licensing agencies, accreditation agencies, funding sources, and the College.
• Familiarity with, or ability to quickly learn, Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) requirements and funding compliance guidelines such as Workforce Pell.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Expertise in Yamaha Engines and outboards.

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to upload a separate statement to define precisely how their background and experience haveprepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

COMPENSATION: $65-$75.00/hour dependent upon qualifications, teaching experience, and field experience. Part-time, up to 18 hours per week, non-benefited, non-unit position.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:Immediate need; application reviewed upon receipt.

Please visit our website at www.capecod.edu for information on Cape Cod Community College.

This appointment is subject to the FY2027budget appropriations.

Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and national background checks.

The College cannot consider candidates who do not have unrestricted authorization to workin the United States .

Cape Cod Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunityemployer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity orsexual orientation inits programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes andCollege policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Aff…