Two (2) Full-Time, Tenure Track, Faculty Positions
Position / Capacity
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Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT
- Professional Maritime Faculty Requirements (Professional Maritime Faculty
members wear a uniform and are required to participate in the annual sea
term at least every other year.)
- Appointments at the rank of Adjunct Instructor require an earned
associate's degree and journeyman-level competence in a specialized field or
the marine field.
- Tenure-track appointments at the rank of Instructor require an earned
bachelor's degree in an appropriate field, a Second License, and at least
three years of full-time experience in teaching or in professional service
in the maritime field (or a combination thereof).
- Tenure-track appointments at the rank of Assistant Professor require an
earned master's degree in a relevant field - ABD highly preferred, a First
License, and at least three years of full-time experience in teaching or in
professional service in the maritime field (or a combination thereof).
- Tenure-track appointments at higher ranks require, in addition, a Top
License and significant teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
Appointments are subject to Board of Trustees approval and state
appropriation. All new faculty are subject to pre-employment drug screening
and a detailed background investigation.
Reply to: Associate Dean of Human Resources, Massachusetts Maritime Academy,
submit a cover letter, a detailed resume, an original transcript (highest
degree), and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three
references. You may also reply via email to sgilmetti@maritime.edu. Review
of applications will begin on 15 November 2004 and will continue until the
position is filled.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy is an AA/EOE which actively seeks to increase
the diversity of its workforce. Minorities and women are strongly urged to
apply.
Responsibilities
The Academy is a small undergraduate institution located on Cape Cod and a
member of the Massachusetts state college system. The Academy educates,
trains, and develops young people for maritime careers and marine-related
careers at sea and ashore.
The Academy is seeking to fill two (2) full-time, tenure-track positions in
the Marine Transportation Department. These positions have anticipated start
dates of September 2005.
Position Number FY05-06; and Position Number FY05-07: Teaching professional
maritime subjects which may include but are not limited to: Basic Safety
Training, Dangerous Liquid Cargo, Radar, ARPA, Ship Construction, Container
and Intermodal Cargo Operations, GMDSS, Tugs and Towing, Small Vessel
Operations, Seamanship, Celestial Navigation, Piloting or any other courses
or practical laboratories within the Marine Transportation Department's
curriculum. This curriculum may be viewed on-line at the Massachusetts
Maritime Academy website. Candidates must be able to prepare all course
materials and examinations with minimum assistance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Active Chief Mate or Master's Unlimited Oceans License
- At least one year's recent experience as Chief Mate or Master on vessel
requiring Unlimited Oceans License
- Experience in Towing Industry - USCG / STCW Towing endorsement 3rd Mate
Unlimited, or higher
- GMDSS/STCW Maintainer Qualified
- Simulation Experience - Train the Trainer Certified
- Maritime Security Experience
- Computer and Simulation Expertise - Trouble shoot / Repair
- USCG PIC Endorsement
- Previous teaching experience in same or related field
All teaching positions at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy require an
understanding of the teaching and advising requirements in the college
setting and demonstrated potential to fulfill the applicable evaluation
criteria. All teaching positions at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy
require computer literacy, excellent written and oral communication skills,
and an understanding of and pride in the Academy's unique mission.
Appointments will be made at the rank of Instructor or above, as
Professional Maritime faculty members. Appointments will preferably be made
at the rank of Assistant Professor. The qualifications required for
appointment at the various ranks are described below.