Full-time, Tenure Track Marine Transportation Faculty

First Application Review Date: 06 March 2026
Posting: February 2026
Start Date: September 1, 2026
Division: Academic Affairs; Marine Transportation Department
Union Affiliation: Massachusetts State College Association (MSCA)
Position Number: FY26-26
Supervision Received: Marine Transportation Department Chair and Dean of Undergraduate Studies
Supervision Exercised: Subordinate professional, classified, and student personnel in areas of responsibility

General Responsibilities

The Marine Transportation Department is seeking professional candidates for a full-time, 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 allow. The selectee will report to the Marine Transportation chair.

General Responsibilities:

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 a sense of belonging 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 in the annual training cruise on alternating years as a Professional Maritime Faculty member (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.

Qualifications and Requirements

Hold a bachelor’s degree in Marine Transportation or appropriate related field.
Hold a USCG Second Mate's Oceans Unlimited Tonnage Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) or USCG Master 1600 GRT MMC with command time. Also have current Standard of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) qualifications
Have three years of full-time experience in teaching at an accredited institution of higher learning, OR have five years of service in a professional maritime field (or a combination thereof)
Possess an understanding of teaching and advising processes and the application of teaching and advising in the university setting
Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills
Have proficient computer skills
Understand the unique mission of the university as a Maritime Academy

Preferred Qualifications

Seagoing experience at the command level.
Endorsements such as Dynamic Positioning, Master/Mate of Towing Vessels, Designated Examiner Towing Vessels.
Shoreside experience in the maritime industry.

Salary

$74,000-$84,000, based on education, qualifications and experience

Captain, Ernestina-Morrissey (Director)

First Application Review Date: 08 March 2026; Open until filled
Posting: February 2026
Start Date: 15 April 2026
Division: Academic Affairs
Union Affiliation: Association of Professional Administrators (APA)
Position Number: FY26-25
Supervision Received: Dean of Undergraduate Studies
Supervision Exercised: Supervises subordinate professional, classified, and student personnel in area of expertise.

General Responsibilities

This position is to Captain the historic SCHOONER ERNESTINA-MORRISSEY, a 156-foot wooden Gloucester fishing schooner originally christened in 1894 and now serving as the official vessel of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and proudly maintained and operated by Massachusetts Maritime Academy. The Captain of the SCHOONER ERNESTINA-MORRISSEY is first and foremost, responsible for the safety and well-being of students and crew who sail aboard the vessel and the vessel itself. This includes the safe operation and navigation of the vessel as well as the condition of the vessel itself and that of the safety equipment onboard. The master must at all times practice a high level of situational awareness and be able to quickly exercise sound judgment consistent with the Rules of the Road and safe navigation. Instant responses to sudden weather conditions and other unexpected occurrences are necessary as well. The Captain is responsible for logistical aspects of vessel operations, these include but are not limited to: hiring and management of both permanent and seasonal crew and training of these officers and deck hands in leadership as well as sailing skills; voyage planning in support of Academy and partner programs, including scheduling and routing and coordination with marinas, customs and immigration offices and local operations in advance of port visits - both domestic and foreign; and maintaining strong communication with Academy administration, partners, and community stakeholders regarding vessel operations, maintenance, and other vessel-related issues. The Captain is also responsible for overseeing proper maintenance of the vessel, including development and implementation of daily and long-term maintenance plans; coordination for and oversight during regular shipyard periods; cost estimates for major shipyard work, refits, and improvements to equipment and the material condition of the vessel. Consultation with naval architect firms along with Coast Guard approval is required for all major work and/or changes to the vessel. The Captain also has oversight and responsibility for the SCHOONER ERNESTINA-MORRISSEY annual operating budget.

Qualifications and Requirements

Merchant Mariner's license of at least 500 GRT Master upon Oceans with auxiliary sail endorsement.
All USCG and STCW requirements associated with above license must be active and up to date: Basic Safety Training, Medical Care Provider (Medical first aid), Survival Craft and Rescue Boats, Advanced Firefighting, Medical Fitness, Unlimited Radar Endorsement.
Valid U.S. Passport, U.S. driver's license, and U.S. Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC) or qualifications to acquire one.
Minimum of 3 years' experience as Master of similar sized traditionally-rigged tall ship.
Exceptional sailing skills.
Experience working with sail training and cultural programs aboard tall ships with divergent age groups.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an interest and ability to interact with all levels of students, staff, Academy administration, program partners, and engaged stakeholders.
Strong commitment to teaching and to sharing an appreciation for the sea.
Experience and background in vessel maintenance and operations particularly with wooden vessels, associated vessel mechanical systems, and diesel engine operation, maintenance, and repair.
Ability to work irregular / extended hours/weeks, including night and weekend duties as required. May require extended times at sea depending upon the time of year and programming.
Knowledge and ability to develop and maintain budgets and scheduling of vessel training programs.
Enrollment in the Academy's random drug testing program.

Preferred Qualifications

Possesses a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Experience working with high school or college-age students.
Person In Charge of Medical Care, Vessel Security Officer, Fast Rescue Boat endorsements.
Sail making and sail repair rigging skills.
Extensive experience working on wooden schooners of similar size.
Extensive experience and training in developing programs for maritime training and cultural enrichment, especially those with diverse populations.
Extensive experience in shipyard periods for wooden tall ships.
Experience in the operations, maintenance and repair of Tier III diesel engines.
Knowledge of the history of American Fishing Schooners, the Cape Verdean Community, and New Bedford, MA.

Salary

$80,000 - $85,000 based on qualifications and experience.

Under the supervision of the Natural Resources Director or their designee, Seasonal Assistant Harbormasters promote safe and environmentally friendly usage of the Town’s waterways, respond to marine casualties and enforce applicable state and local laws. This is a part time seasonal position with varying shifts and schedules. Work is primarily performed outdoors on boats, docks and town ways to water.

Duties:
Provide on-the-water presence
Responds and assists in emergencies and operates in coordination with additional emergency responders as required
Assists in marine search and rescue assignments
Provide information and hospitality for mariners, residents and visitors
Assists in maritime based special events and or evacuations as directed
Patrol and monitor waterways, piers and boat ramps
Assists in providing appropriate actions to safeguard the harbor and anchorages in all aspects. Assists with ATONS, PTONS, and maintenance of safety buoys
Assist in general maintenance of town owned vessels, docks, aids to navigation and equipment
Operate vessel and shoreside waste pumpout facilities
Carry out special projects as assigned
Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Written and oral communications, organization and planning skills, good social skills; operating boats, vehicles, tools and equipment safely and effectively
Follow complex written and oral instructions. Clearly and effectively communicate with others, maintain accurate records, and provide information and assistance to the public. Good powers of observation and memory. Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions, work independently and prioritize tasks, work effectively under time constraints, swim, and deal with the general public tactfully, appropriately, and in a positive manner. Ability to work irregular shifts, including weekends, holidays and evenings

Requirements:
High school diploma or GED (additional marine education is desired)
Valid MA divers license
CPR and First Aid certification preferred
Harbormaster Training Academy Certification desired, if available
Sound decision making and problem-solving skills
Seamanship Skills: boat handling, towing, search and rescue, rigging, repair and maintenance
Ability to enforce rules and regulations impartially
Ability to handle emergencies and adversarial situations in a calm and professional manner
Basic computer and office administrative skills

Working Conditions:
Moderate, with occasional strenuous physical effort required of duties performed in the field with frequent exposure to adverse weather conditions
Has frequent contact with other Town departments, members of the boating public, fishing, and hunting communities, the Coast Guard, local, state and federal agencies, and the general public. Contacts and communications are by phone, correspondence, and in person and frequently require significant resourcefulness and persuasiveness to influence the behavior of others
Employee works both indoors and outdoors
Employee frequently lifts up to 30 lbs., and occasionally lifts up to 100 lbs., sometimes repetitively

With 20 years of experience in the advocacy space, The Borgen Project has worked to support the passage of numerous bills that have benefitted close to 500 million people in developing countries.

Regional Director - You don’t need to be a lobbyist to help influence foreign policy. As a Regional Director, you’ll serve as a Borgen Project Ambassador in your city - mobilizing your friends, family and colleagues to contact your government in support of key poverty reduction legislation.

Key Responsibilities:
Meet with local government leaders and lobby for legislation that improves living conditions for the world’s poor.
Mobilize people in your community to contact their government leaders to support poverty reduction legislation.
Manage and implement fundraising campaigns.
Build a network of people engaged in the cause.
Serve as The Borgen Project’s ambassador in your city.

Qualifications:
Basic understanding of politics and international development.
Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple functions and tasks while managing their work time efficiently.
Strong team player that loves to bring new ideas to the table.
Ability to demonstrate frequent independent judgment with decisiveness.
Excellent overall communication skills: oral, written, presentation.

Location: U.S. U.K. and Canada
Salary: Unpaid
Duration: 12 Weeks
Hours: 4-6 hours per week
Start Date: New programs begin every month, you choose the month you wish to start

We respond to every applicant within 14 days. Please check your spam folder for our emails and if nothing has been received.
please email us at hr@borgenproject.org

Summer Deckhand

The Deckhand is responsible for performing all necessary duties to maintain the vessel’s
appearance as directed by the Captain. This position requires active participation in all safety and
environmental programs, including emergency drills and strict adherence to company safety
regulations

Essential Functions:

* Conduct vessel maintenance.
* Complete all designated cleaning duties aboard the ship.
* Perform exterior maintenance, including window cleaning, paint removal and painting
(weather permitting).
* Maintain professional appearance and condition of the vessel.
* Interact professionally with crew members and guests.
* Follow all safety procedures and company regulations.
* Deliver exceptional customer service to all Beauport Cruiselines guests.
* Work collaboratively as a team member.
* Responsible for the safety and well-being of passengers and the vessel.
* Additional duties may be assigned as needed and required.

Qualifications:

* Basic maintenance knowledge and familiarity with tools preferred.
* Ability to identify equipment malfunctions.
* Understanding of personal protective equipment (PPE) and usage (safety glasses, earplugs,
etc.)
* General knowledge of nautical terminology, commands, signals and principal knots.
* Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
* Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
* Must pass pre-employment drug testing per the Coast Guard regulations.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Exposure to various weather conditions, including sun, heat, cold and rain.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools for cleaning and general maintenance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., that will include lifting lines.
• Ability to function effectively under time constraints and in emergency situations.
• Must not be susceptible to motion sickness.

Cross Sound Ferry Operates 6 passenger vehicle ferries and 3 high speed passenger only ferries between New London, CT and Orient Point, NY as well as New London, CT to Block Island, RI seasonally between May-October. Our vessels range from 100 Gross Tons to 1600 Gross Tons, carrying up to 100 vehicles and up to 600 passengers. Full, part-time and seasonal positions available. We offer competitive salaries, benefits, flexible scheduling and advancement opportunities.

Responsibilities Include (not limited to):
-Handle mooring lines
-Perform appropriate deck watches
-Stand daily helm watch
-Maintain vessel cleanliness
-Actively participate in ongoing drills and training
-Direct vehicles on and off vessel
-Assist passengers on and off vessel
-Other duties assigned by Captain or Mate

Requirements:
-Pass pre-employment drug test
-Must be willing to work Saturday OR Sunday each week
-Valid Merchant Mariner Credential with minimum Able Seaman rating
-Valid Transportation Worker Identity Credential (TWIC)

Cape Sea Delivery LLC is a start up mobile seafood and bait business that involves commercial fishing, purchasing, wholesaling and retailing seafood and bait. We are currently looking for Cadets who are eager to acquire their commercial fishing license for green crab and mackerel. Having your own rod and reel is great but not required. We do provide our own green crab traps. 3 References preferred.

Established in April of 2009, True North Chartering has spent the past decade as a leader in the tanker brokerage sector. We pride ourselves on a focus of providing the best possible service, value, and relations to our global client base. We have made our home building deals on all tanker sizes both spot and period, with a diverse group of oil companies, trader, and ship owners.

As our new Tanker Broker Trainee in Wilton, CT, you will join a tight-knit team characterized by proactivity, extensive market knowledge and passion for the industry. As the team is relatively small, you will become an integral part of daily social life in the office, and we value smile and joy at work.

This is an entry-level position targeting college graduates who possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and an upbeat attitude.

Responsibilities and Duties
• Update and maintain vessel position lists
• Assist in obtaining and reviewing pre-fixture documents
• Market research through email review and conversations with brokers, charterers, and owners
• Writing daily and weekly market reports
• Developing client relationships
• Assists in day-to-day general office tasks

Education
• Bachelor’s degree

Professional skills
• Committed to building personal relations
• Ability to work both in teams and self-motivated
• Self-driven and resilient with a high customer service focus
• Curious and passionate to learn and develop in a constant changing shipping market

Maine Maritime Academy (MMA) currently seeks to fill the following full-time faculty positions starting in August 2026:

• Assistant Professor of Engineering

• Assistant or Associate Professor of Engineering

• Assistant Professor or Professor of Practice: Engineering (Welding)

If you're passionate about teaching, apply now to join our team!

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MMA provides a generous benefits package and is a remarkable place to work and grow in a career, rich in opportunity, experiences and rewards. MMA offers a feeling of “family” that is unique. Our goal is to create and sustain a community where all are appreciated and respected for their individual and collective contributions.

Deckhands – Fast Ferries Seasonal and year round part time positions available
Pay rate $20.00
Summary:
Deckhands are charged with oversight of passengers and their safety, securing the decks, updating the Captain regularly as to vessel status, performing engine checks in accordance with protocol, handling the boat lines for docking and departing, and ensuring the vessel is clean.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Consistently monitors decks to ensure comfort and safety of passengers
• Maintains cleanliness of the vessel
• Safely, properly, and efficiently loads and off-loads, passengers, bikes, and luggage.
• Handles boat lines safely and in accordance with established protocol
• Stands wheel watch (steering) in an attentive and effective manner
• Standing bridge/bow watch in an attentive and effective manner
• Performs engine checks in accordance with protocol
• Participates in all required safety and security education and drills; which includes but is not limited to; man overboard, fire, abandon ship, security, first aid, actives shooter response.

Other Duties: As needed or assigned.

Licenses, Registrations, and/or Certifications: None

Required Education and Experience:
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. High School diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to complete (prior to start date) the on-line marine training program, specific to this role, which consists of educational materials in written, diagram, and video format with corresponding assessments.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Committed work ethic in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment, a positive demeanor and great customer service skills, willingness to learn new tasks and take direction, a responsible team member who works well with others and is self-motivated. Must be able to walk up and down up to 3 flights of stairs, climb up and down ladders up to 10 feet, and lift 40 pounds. Must be able to safely perform the essential duties for the position, with or without, reasonable accommodation.

Must be able to pass post offer, pre-employment and random drug screening.