Maine Maritime Academy seeks to fill Training Cruise positions starting in May 2026. The Department seeks the following:
• Able Seafarer – Deck: The employee is an unlicensed deck person. Duties are assigned, and jobs are scheduled and assigned through consultation with the Chief Mate or his or her designee. Employee must possess a valid MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL (MMC) with a minimum STCW Capacity of ABLE SEAFARER – DECK (Unrestricted). Employee must possess current USCG STCW certification for proficiency in Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW), survival craft, Basic Safety Training, and Firefighting. Employee must be familiar with and have experience with Safety Management Systems as used aboard ship. Leadership qualities and a working knowledge of deck machinery, helmsmanship, mooring operations and lifesaving equipment are required
• Watch Officer – Deck: The sea-term deck officer may be tasked as officer of the watch, may assists in the oversight of shipboard maintenance, and /or may provide cadet training on the training bridge during the annual sea-term. As a junior officer in the Deck Department, reports to the Chief Mate as Deck Department head. At a minimum, must possess all USCG Certificates and Licenses, and all STCW endorsements required of a Third Mate/ OICNW. Must possess a valid passport.
• Watch Officer – Engine: The Watch Engineer may act, as assigned by the 1st Assistant Engineer, as Engineering Officer of the Watch in either the primary or secondary engine room, may be assigned to assist in the oversight of shipboard maintenance, and /or may be tasked to provide Cadet training while on sea-term. As a junior officer in the Engine Department, reports to the First Assistant Engineer (1AE). At a minimum, must possess all USCG Certificates and Licenses, and all STCW endorsements required of a Third Assistant Engineer Unlimited Horsepower - Motor. Must possess a valid passport
• Ship’s Senior Medical Officer: The ship’s Senior Medical Officer is responsible for the basic, emergency and primary care medical treatment of the crew, staff and students while underway onboard the Training Ship State of Maine (TSSOM). The Senior Medical Officer directly supervises the ship’s nurse(s), Medics and Emergency Medical Technicians as assigned.
Maine Maritime Academy (MMA) is a public college of engineering, management, science, and transportation, located in the quintessentially New England coastal village of Castine, Maine.

For more information, required qualifications and the complete job description or to apply, visit jobs.mma.edu

POSITION OVERVIEW

This document describes duties that the Academy expects of faculty members. These may change with each academic year, through discussions between you and your department head/dean/vice president. You will be reviewed and evaluated on the basis of how well you perform these duties.

The responsibilities for this position will include some or all of the following: teaching, student advising, professional development, scholarship, service, and administrative responsibilities.

Teaching is the fundamental responsibility of each faculty member; all faculty members are expected to participate in this activity. In addition, a high degree of “volunteerism/participation” is expected to facilitate the administrative support of the Academy along with effectively imparting your unique capabilities and expertise.

The ideal candidate will teach courses with a focus on machine tool operations used in the field of marine and power engineering. They should possess expertise in the operation and utilization of lathes, milling machines, threading, and milling projects.

TEACHING

Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom, laboratory, or training ship(s) and in immediate preparation for these; maintaining and improving competence in subjects being taught; preparing contemporary teaching materials; conferring with students on course materials; directing individual and group studies; reviewing written examinations and papers; evaluating presentations; supervising independent study projects, and supervising or teaching clinical cooperatives or industry programs.

ADVISING

Student advising includes time spent meeting with students regarding academic, curricular and career matters. No advising will be required for this temporary appointment.

SERVICE

Academy service includes, but is not limited to, service on the Faculty Senate, Academy and departmental committees. Professional service implies the use of academic and professional expertise to serve your profession, the community, the state, the nation, or the world.

SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship enables individuals to remain current in the theory, practice, knowledge, skills and/or pedagogy of their disciplines. For some, scholarship and continued professional development may mean hands-on development and training in industry. The scholarly expectations of faculty should be consistent with the mission and purposes of Maine Maritime Academy.

OTHER ASPECTS OF FACULTY PERFORMANCE

Collegiality, as well as professional and ethical conduct, enhances teaching, learning and the general reputation of all persons in the academy. Therefore, all faculty members are expected to serve in a collegial fashion and in accordance with professional and ethical principles when dealing with other faculty members, students, administrators, and members of the public.

DUTIES

Teach at the undergraduate level in areas allocated by the Department Head or Dean.Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high-quality curriculum.Assist in the development of learning materials, preparing lesson plans and maintainingrecords to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance.
Participate in departmental and faculty seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes andbuilding interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
Participate in the development, administration and marking of exams and otherassessments of students within and external to your department.
Inform students of their progress by promptly returning assignments, quizzes, papers and exams.
Contribute to departmental, faculty, or Academy-wide working groups or committees as requested.
Maintain one’s own continuing professional development.
Maintain currency of TWIC/USCG/STCW/Stationary/Professional Licenses and certifications (if applicable).
Provide support of the Academy's training curriculum.

All faculty are expected to demonstrate their ongoing commitment to academic excellence; that is,to the conduct of possible research, publication, teaching and other forms of knowledge transfer, at the highest levels of achievement.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Teaching and other forms of public presentation.
Ability to supervise academic work by undergraduate students.
Ability to manage time and work to strict deadlines.
Ability to work collaboratively.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
High degree of professionalism.
Integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and conditions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT AS ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology or a bachelor’s degree inengineering operations and a U.S. Coast Guard license with appropriate STCWendorsements.
Professional experience applying engineering or engineering technology principles todesign and fabricate components or systems.
Excellent communication and leadership skills

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT AS ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PRACTICE

A minimum of 5 years of industrial experience in their appropriate industry.
Professional experience applying engineering or engineering technology principles todesign and fabricate components or systems.
Membership in relevant professional organization(s) as applicable.
Professional license(s) as applicable.
Excellent communication and leadership skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Academic instructional experience.
Experience in the marine industry or equivalent military or industrial experience.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Background check required.
Tobacco-free campus.
Must present official copies of transcripts and any professional documentation (e.g., licenses, certifications and/or endorsements).