Maritime Multi-Craft Apprentice Instructor

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College; Gulfport (MS); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is seeking an experienced Maritime Multi Craft Apprentice Instructor to teach assigned courses at the AMTC Gulfport campus, maintain student records, and support apprentice success. Requirements include apprentice graduate or teaching experience, ability to obtain NCCER credentials, and strong interpersonal skills; RTI and union experience are valued.

The role reports to the Maritime Training Academy Director and includes curriculum development, program

Qualifications

• M1: Apprentice graduate or prior teaching experience with maritime multi craft work experience.
• M2: Related technical instruction (RTI) for maritime industry.
• M3: Ability to obtain NCCER credentials in multiple maritime crafts.
• M4: Strong interpersonal and written skills.
• M5: Prior experience with craft labor unions.
• D1: Associate’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• D2: Teaching experience in a community college and/or high school.
• D3: Multi-media instructional delivery experience.
• D4: Minimum of 2 years maritime supervisory experience.
• D5: Prior experience with curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and deliver instruction while supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment.
• Assist with curriculum development and program evaluation to maintain course effectiveness.
• Maintain classroom and laboratory areas including upkeep of equipment.
• Routinely assess student performance and advise students in matters related to their programs.
• Teach duties include fostering citizenship, respect for others, and professional conduct.
• Collaborate with advisory committee and attend departmental meetings.
• Abide by MGCCC policies and procedures and promote the program.
• Complete program evaluation and follow-up; participate in professional development.

Education

Apprentice grad / teaching exp

RTI maritime instruction exp

NCCER credentials in multiple maritime crafts

Strong interpersonal and written skills

Experience with craft unions

Assoc degree or higher (Desirable)

Teaching in community college/high school

Multi-media instructional delivery

Maritime supervisory experience (2+ years)

Curriculum development experience

Job description

Hiring Location Code

Hiring Location Code Advanced Manufacturing & Technology Center (AMTC)

Position Number

Position Number 7PR999

Job Duties

• Prepare for and deliver instruction while supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, being aware of and responding to student needs, and managing effective instructional activities.
• Assist with curriculum development and program evaluation to maintain course effectiveness.
• Responsible for maintaining classroom and laboratory areas including upkeep of assigned equipment.
• Routinely access student performance and advise students in matters related to their programs of study.
• Assume responsibilities for teaching not only skills and knowledge, but also good citizenship, respect for the rights of others, and the proper attitude toward the college, both inside and outside of the classroom.
• Collaborate with the advisory committee in program area.
• Attend departmental and institutional meetings.
• Abide by all Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College policies and procedures.
• Promote the education/training program and regularly participate in efforts to recruit and retain students.
• Complete program evaluation and follow-up.
• Attend appropriate conferences, workshops, and seminars to facilitate professional development.
• Maintain certifications, continue professional development, and stay current and up to date in program of study/field.
• Comply with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Reports to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Maritime Training Academy Director or designee.
• Provide accurate training documentation for all apprentices as appropriate.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Job Description

Responsible for the teaching of assigned courses at assigned times, maintaining student records and other responsibilities inherent in the Maritime Multi Craft Apprentice Instructor position.

Mandatory Qualifications

• (M1) Apprentice graduate or prior teaching experience from an accredited school/college/university with a minimum of 10 years maritime multi craft work experience.
• (M2) Prior experience with related technical instruction ( RTI ) for maritime industry.
• (M3) Ability to obtain NCCER credentials in multiple maritime crafts.
• (M4) Strong interpersonal and written skills.
• (M5) Prior experience working with craft labor unions.

Desirable Qualifications

• D1) Associate’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• (D2) Teaching experience in a community college and/or high school setting.
• (D3) Multi-media instructional delivery experience.
• (D4) Minimum of 2 years maritime supervisory experience.
• (D5) Prior experience with curriculum development.

EEO/Compliance

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes students and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, or qualified disability in its programs and activities. For further information, contact the Compliance Officer P.O. Box 609, Perkinston, Mississippi, 39573, telephone number 601-528-8735, email address [e-mail] .

The College:

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College District serves a four-county area with three major campuses, the Community Campus and four centers including: Perkinston Campus, Perkinston, MS; Harrison County Campus, Gulfport, MS; Jackson County Campus, Gautier, MS. Additionally, The Bryant Center at Tradition, Biloxi, MS; Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center, Gulfport, MS; Haley Reeves Barbour Maritime Training Academy, Pascagoula, MS; Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, MS; Keesler Center, Biloxi, MS; The West Harrison Center, Long Beach, MS; and George County Center, Lucedale, MS.

State and regional associations accredit Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and several programs are accredited nationally. Offerings include academic, technical degree, vocational skill and adult continuing education programs.

Classification

Classification Faculty

Open Date

Open Date 09/25/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes