"Adjunct Marine Transportation Instructor"

Adjunct Marine Transportation Instructor

Posting: November 2025

Start Date: March 1, 2026 (Spring Term)

Position Number: FY26/03

Application Deadline: January 9, 2026 for first consideration; Open Until Filled

General Responsibilities

Please note, these are non-benefitted, temporary/contract positions

Instruct college-level Marine Transportation courses. Preferred specializations include navigation, ship-handling and shipboard safety, seamanship, and watchstanding. Potential courses taught may include Integrated Navigation, Advanced Shiphandling, Coastal Navigation and Electronic Navigation. Massachusetts Maritime Academy follows a "Learn-Do-Learn” model, where our hands-on simulation labs and classroom experiences enable our students to "apply" textbook knowledge in the field.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Marine Transportation or related field;
• Hold a Third Mate license with current Standard of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) qualifications.
• Have at least three years of professional maritime experience
• Possess an understanding of teaching in the university setting
• Exhibit excellent oral and written communications skills
• Understand the unique mission of the university as a maritime academy

Preferred Qualifications

• Holder a master’s degree in Marine Transportation or related field.
• Have at least three years of maritime experience or teaching experience at an accredited institution of higher learning

Salary

Pay is based on the number of credits taught at a rate of $2,343.75/credit. The semester credit load is variable, typically between 3 and 11 credits, depending on departmental needs and candidate's expertise.

How to Apply

To Apply: Please submit the following documents: Curriculum Vitae. Application materials may be attached and sent electronically to CDR Kerry Chicoine, Professor and Department Chair, at kchicoine@maritime.edu. Alternatively, submit application materials by USPS to: Human Resources Department, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532. Finalist must complete background check.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage members from historically underrepresented communities, women and veterans to apply.