Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Marine Transportation Department Instructor/Assistant Professor Job Description: The Marine Transportation Department is seeking professional and dynamic candidates for a full-time (10-month), tenure- track professional maritime faculty member. We are interested in experienced mariners who will be able to teach in a variety of basic and advanced professional maritime subjects including Basic Safety Training, Radar, ARPA, ECDIS, Ship Construction, GMDSS, Tanker Operations, Mate of Towing and Small Vessel Operations, Seamanship, Terrestrial and Celestial Navigation, Dynamic Positioning, Shiphandling and Bridge Resource Management. Other courses may be included as the needs of the department dictate and background experience allows. The selectee will report to the Marine Transportation chair. General Responsibilities, Essential Skills: ? Ability to teach an academic course load of 12 credits per semester. ? Possess excellent written and oral communication skills, computer literacy, and an understanding of the Academy\'s unique mission. ? Provide support to students through academic advising of assigned students and hold a minimum of three (3) office/instruction hours each week. ? Demonstrated commitment to mentoring and student development, along with a dedication to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the maritime industry. ? Prepare course materials and examinations with minimal assistance. ? Contribute to the development and implementation of high-quality curriculum for the changing needs of the industry. ? Assess cadets to STCW standards in the classroom, simulators, aboard the fleet of academy small vessels and on the new training ship Patriot State II. ? Participate on the annual training cruise on alternating years (Blue/Gold teams). ? Engage in scholarship and professional development that advances the mission of the Marine Transportation Department and the university. ? Participate in the decision making process by serving on departmental and standing committees of the university. ? Maintain a valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credential. ? Comply with MMA?s military customs, uniforms and ranks as outlined in the current contractual agreement. Specific minimum qualifications and requirements: ? An accredited Bachelor\'s Degree in Marine Transportation or appropriate related field. ? Valid USCG Second Mate\'s Oceans Unlimited Tonnage Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) or USCG Master 1600 GRT MMC with command time. ? Three (3) year\'s full-time experience in professional service in the maritime field or three years teaching at an accredited institution of higher learning (or a combination thereof). ? All currently required STCW Certifications. Preferred qualifications: ? Excellent communication and leadership skills. ? Seagoing experience at the command level. ? Endorsements as Dynamic Positioning, Tankerman PIC, Master/Mate of Towing Vessels, Designated Examiner Towing Vessels. ? Shoreside experience in the maritime industry. ? Graduate of a Maritime Academy. ? A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development and/or the modeling of inclusive behaviors.