Tenure Track Systems Engineering Teaching Faculty

MASSACHUSETTS MARITIME ACADEMY; Gray Gables (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

MASSACHUSETTS MARITIME ACADEMY invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Systems Engineering teaching faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Start date is September 1, 2026, with a workload including Electrical Power Distribution, Energy Systems, and related core courses, plus lab instruction.

There is no research requirement. The successful candidate will mentor cadets, develop new courses, and participate in academic committees to advance the department and

Qualifications

• PhD in Engineering or MS in Engineering with PE license, with Massachusetts licensure expected within 6 months.
• Proven teaching effectiveness and/or classroom innovation.
• Ability to advise cadets and mentor students; commitment to DEI in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Teach an academic course load of 12 credits per semester in department courses including Electrical Power Distribution, Energy Systems, and Energy Strategy and Management, as well as core engineering courses with labs.
• Responsible for undergraduate laboratory instruction and curricula, including design of experiments and learning outcomes.
• Advise, mentor, and guide cadets on plans of study and progress toward degree.
• Develop and teach new courses as needed, aligned with industry demands and department goals.
• Participate in department and academy-wide committees to improve degree programs and support the academy’s mission.

Skills

Teaching effectiveness

Student mentoring

DEI in engineering

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Engineering

MS in Engineering with PE eligibility

MS in Engineering or PE license with plan to obtain other within 5 years

Job description

Position

Tenure Track Systems Engineering Teaching Faculty

07 August 2026; Open until filled

Posting

July 2026

Start Date

September 1, 2026 preferred

Division

Academic Affairs; Systems Engineering Department

Union Affiliation

Massachusetts State College Association (MSCA)

Position Number

FY27-01

Supervision Received

Systems Engineering Department Chair

Supervision Exercised

Subordinate professional, classified, and student personnel in areas of responsibility

General Responsibilities

The Systems Engineering Department invites applications for a full-time tenure-track teaching faculty member at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level. This position supports the educational mission of the Academy and the Department within the School of Engineering to provide high-quality educational opportunities to our cadets. The curriculum includes applied engineering courses that focus on the engineering design of conventional, alternative, and renewable energy generation systems as well as power distribution, facility operations and management.

Note that there is no research or publication requirement for this position. We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual who loves teaching and shares our dedication to excellence in undergraduate education.

General Responsibilities:

• Teach an academic course load of 12 credits per semester in Department courses including Electrical Power Distribution, Energy Systems, and Energy Strategy and Management, as well as core engineering courses in Electronics and Electrical Machines with associated Labs, as needed
• Responsible for undergraduate laboratory instruction and curricula, including design of the quality, efficacy, and learning outcomes of experiments
• Advise, mentor, and guide cadets on individual plans of study and progress toward degree
• Develop and teach new courses as needed, consistent with emerging industry demands and the academic goals of the Department
• Participate in Department and Academy-wide academic committees to continuously improve MMA's degree programs and support the academic mission of the Academy.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Hold a PhD in Engineering, OR; Hold a Master of Science in Engineering and maintain a Professional Engineer license in any State, with capability of receiving a Massachusetts license within the first six months of employment, OR; Hold either a Master of Science in Engineering or a Professional Engineer license in any State and have the ability to obtain the other within 5 years.
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness and/or classroom innovation
• Demonstrated ability in student mentoring and student development
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in engineering
• Have legal authorization to work in the United States by the proposed start date

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching the specific Department and core courses listed above in General Responsibilities
• Relevant Systems Engineering or Engineering Management experience in the energy industry
• Relevant professional work experience or industry experience
• Demonstrated ability to teach multiple courses, and adapt to new topics
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

$75,000-$84,000, based on education, qualifications and experience. Tenure-Track appointment at the Instructor, Assistant, or Associate level will be commensurate with prior fulltime teaching experience.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.