Visiting Professor of Physics and Engineering

Job Details

Visiting Professor of Physics and Engineering

One-year (3 trimester) Position

Starting Fall Trimester 2026 (August 15)

Duty Location: Brunswick, Maine

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position is part of MMA’s Advanced BIW Program in Shipbuilding, based at the Maritime Industrial Workforce Training Center. Students in this program are apprentices at Bath Iron Works (BIW) and earn an associate’s degree in either Ship Design or Ship Production.

The ideal candidate will teach courses with a focus on physics and engineering (Physics II, Static Mechanics, Strength of Materials, and Material Properties & Testing).

DUTIES

• Teach undergraduate courses that are part of the Bath Iron Works Apprenticeship Program and MMA’s Associate Degree Programs in Ship Design and Ship Production. These courses would include Physics II, Static Mechanics, Strength of Materials, and Material Properties & Testing.
• Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high-quality curriculum in Maine Maritime’s BIW Program in Ship Design & Ship Production
• Develop learning materials, prepare lesson plans, and maintain records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance
• Develop, administer, and mark exams and other assessments
• Provide advice and support to students

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (graduate degree preferred) from an accredited institution in a relevant field, such as physics, mechanical engineering, materials science, materials engineering, or naval architecture.
• Professional experience applying engineering principles to solve problems or design components or systems.
• Prior successful teaching/training/mentoring experience desired.