Part-Time Faculty - Maritime

San Jacinto; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

San Jacinto College in La Porte, TX, invites qualified instructors to join as part-time maritime faculty. Teach USCG approved courses for credit and non-credit, with possible evening and weekend sessions, and deliver instruction using varied delivery methods at an on-site location.

Applicants should have an associate degree or higher (or substantial teaching sea-time), strong swimming ability, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have an associate degree (or higher).
• At least four years teaching USCG approved courses or equivalent sea time.
• Must be in good physical condition and a strong swimmer.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written communication and presentation skills.
• License: 1600 Ton Masters or Third Mate Unlimited (or higher).
• Bachelor's degree in Maritime or related field preferred.
• Ten years teaching experience in USCG approved courses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach USCG approved courses, credit and non-credit.
• Deliver instruction possibly in evenings or weekends.
• Be assigned to on-site locations and use various delivery methods.

Skills

Strong swimmer

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Computing knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Associate degree or higher

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Part-Time Faculty - Maritime

Teaching both credit and non-credit USCG approved courses.

Applications for part-time faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed if openings become available. These positions are not current vacancies. Instructors employed as part-time faculty are not entitled to all the rights, privileges, and benefits of regular, full-time employees. Part-time faculty are hired on an "as needed" basis and will work for the duration of time specified by the respective course. A portion of teaching assignment may be evening classes and possibly weekend classes. Faculty are assigned to teach courses using various delivery methods based on the teaching area and the needs of students and the College, which may require a physical presence at the assigned on-site work location.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have an associate degree (or higher level degree). In lieu of degree must have proven, extensive experience in teaching U.S. Coast Guard approved courses.
• At least four (4) years of teaching experience in either operational or management level U.S. Coast Guard approved courses or recent, equivalent sea time.
• Must be in good physical condition and must be a strong swimmer.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal, written communication and presentation skills.
• Must have a working knowledge of computing systems and software, be a team player/leader, and place a high priority on student learning.
• Either hold a 1600 Ton Masters License or Third Mate Unlimited License (or above level license).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Maritime or a related field preferred.
• Ten (10) years of teaching experience in either operational or management level of U.S. Coast Guard approved courses.

Salary Grade: AH

Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule

Requisition Number: 4866

Posting Close Date: 8/31/2027 at 6 pm CST