Job Details

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 and practica; reviewing written examinations and papers; evaluating presentations; supervising independent study projects, supervising or teaching clinical cooperatives or industry programs, and assigning grades according to existing Academy policy.

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 BIW ET235 Material Properties and Testing, a 3-credit undergraduate course taught as part of the Bath Iron Works Apprenticeship Program and MMA’s Associate Degree Programs in Ship Design and Ship Production.
Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high quality curriculum in Maine Maritime’s BIW Program in Ship Design & Ship Production.
Assist in the development of learning materials, by preparing syllabus and lesson plans and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance.
Develop, administer and mark of exams and other assessments.
Provide advice and support to students.
Inform students of their progress by promptly returning assignments, quizzes, papers and exams
Office Hours required per week: Varies by assignment, typically 1.5-3 hours, total in-person and online.
Maintain an awareness and enforce fire and health and safety regulations applicable to the teaching location.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Teaching and other forms of public presentation.
Ability to supervise academic work by undergraduates or masters students.
Ability to manage time and work to strict deadlines.
Ability to write clearly and tailor communication style to meet the needs of the recipient.
Ability to work collaboratively.
Commitment to high quality teaching and fostering a positive learning environment for students
Commitment to MMA’s policy of equal opportunity and the ability to work harmoniously with colleagues and students of all genders, cultures and backgrounds
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills are essential
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
High degree of professionalism
Demonstrated integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree (graduate degree preferred) from an accredited institution in a relevant field, such as mechanical engineering, materials science, materials engineering, or naval architecture.
Minimum of 3 years experience in their appropriate industry.
Prior successful teaching/training experience desired.
Membership in relevant professional organization(s).
Applicable professional license(s).
Normally will have produced creative work, professional writing or research in refereed and other professional journals, and be a recognized authority in the field of specialization.
Must meet Academy criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Background check is required
Tobacco-free campus.
Must present original copies of transcripts

COURSES/POSITIONS AVAILABLE BIW ET235: Material Properties & Testing

This course is part of the BIW Apprenticeship Program — A foundation course designed to acquaint the student with the properties and testing procedures of today’s common industrial materials used in ship building. Materials science, application considerations, and analysis of properties of metals, polymers, wood, material coatings, ceramics and composites will be covered through classroom and laboratory activity. Students will study the destructive and non-destructive testing procedures performed to identify and determine mechanical, physical and other properties for specific industrial and ship building applications. Rec. 3, Lab 0, Cr. 3.

In addition to teaching the course, the instructor will maintain at least one “after-hours” 60- minute recitation/help-session periods each week, with at least one held on-site.

The course is scheduled to meet once per week, on Tuesdays from 12:00 to 3:30 PM, from May 5 – July 28, 2026. One three-hour lecture period per week One instructor per section plus a teaching/lab assistant Projected Class Size: 20

Compensation starts at $3,500/section

BIW ET235 LAB: Material Properties & Testing

The lab instructor will coordinate three lab sessions held at BIW facilities. Other shorter, less formal hands-on experiences will take place in the classroom. The course is scheduled to meet once per week, on Tuesdays from 12:00 to 3:30 PM, from May 5 – July 28, 2026. One three-hour lecture period per week One instructor per section plus a teaching/lab assistant (1 section available) Projected Class Size: 20

Compensation starts at $1,500

Adjunct Instructor: BIW ET235: Material Properties and Testing (Lecture & Lab instructors)

Maine Maritime Academy

1 Pleasant St, Castine, ME 04420, USA