Position

Shipbuilding Expert
First Application Review Date
3 July, 2026; Open until filled
Posting
June 2026
Start Date
ASAP
Division
Academic Affairs
Union Affiliation
N/A
Position Number
FY26/03

General Responsibilities

Contract Date: July 2026-December 2029

Please note, this is a non-benefitted, temporary/contract position. This is a 0.75 full-time equivalent position. 

Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA), in partnership with Bollinger Shipyards and Finnish partners (Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, Rauma Marine Constructions, Länsirannikon Koulutus Oy WinNova) has been awarded funding for a four-year initiative NEXTSEAS, Next Era Xceptional Technology for Shipbuilding and Education in Americas’ Seas to create a future-ready, resilient shipbuilding workforce. This transatlantic collaboration will design and deliver an adaptive training pipeline that responds to the evolving needs of the US maritime industry.

The Shipbuilding Expert is a member MMA’s core grant team consisting of a Project Director, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, and a Shipbuilding Expert who will partner with team members in Finland, Bollinger Shipyards, and other United States educational institutions.

Please note: This is a grant-funded position with no eligibility for severance pay. ILAB, the Federal awarding agency for this project, retains the authority to approve all key personnel changes throughout the life of the award as stated in 2 CFR 200.308(f). 

Acknowledgement: Funding is provided by the United States Department of Labor under cooperative agreement number IL-26K75IL000030-01-00. 100% of the total costs of the project or program is financed with USG federal funds, for a total of 5,800,000.00 dollars.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience with ship production or a shipyard, with a primary focus on construction and delivery.
  • Demonstrated experience working with academic institutions, training centers, worker organizations, policymakers, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, and other stakeholders.
  • Understanding of U.S. shipbuilding issues related to workers’ skillsets and industrial challenges.
  • Strong analytical and communications skills.
  • Fluency in English (written and spoken) required. Non-native speakers must provide evidence of fluency, including a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score or transcript showing completion of advanced English language coursework.

Salary

$75,000-$80,000 based on education, qualifications, and experience.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents: Curriculum Vitae. Application materials may be saved, attached, and sent electronically to hr@maritime.edu. Alternatively, submit application materials by USPS to: Human Resources Department, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532. The finalist must complete a background check and be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.