First Application Review Date: October 5, 2026; Open until filled
Posting: September 2026
Start Date: March 1, 2027 or September 1, 2027
Division: Academic Affairs; Marine Engineering Department
Union Affiliation: Massachusetts State College Association (MSCA)
Position Number: FY27-06
Supervision Received: Reports to the Chair of the Marine Engineering Department and the Associate Dean School of Engineering
Supervision Exercised: Subordinate professional, classified, and student personnel in areas of responsibility
General Responsibilities
The Marine Engineering (ME) Department within the School of Engineering invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position. This position would support the department’s mission to provide high-quality education for students.
- The successful candidate will be able to teach cadets in a variety of marine engineering-related courses dependent on specialty area. Some areas of instruction include Diesel Propulsion, Machine Tool Technology, Diesel Electric Propulsion Systems, Naval Architecture, High Voltage, Electrical Engineering, Shipboard Engineering Systems (including Steam, Motor, & Gas Turbine), Alternative Fuel Sources, and/or Auxiliary Systems.
- This full-time faculty member will also advise, mentor, and guide cadets on individual study plans and progress toward degree completion.
- Additionally, as a member of the Professional Maritime faculty, the selectee will sail aboard the Training Ship in alternating years during a 2-month winter Sea Term and participate in random drug testing.
The academic rank of the successful candidate is determined by licensure, educational background, and experience.
Qualifications and Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field from an institution accredited at the level of such degree
- A current USCG Second Assistant Unlimited Horsepower with current STCW
- At least three (3) years of full-time experience in professional service in the maritime field or teaching at an accredited institution of higher learning (or a combination thereof)
- Understanding of the teaching and advising processes and the application of teaching and advising strategies in the University setting
Preferred Qualifications
- A master’s degree in a related discipline
- A management level (First/Chief) unlimited horsepower license with current STCW or higher
Salary
$80,000-$84,000, based on education, qualifications, and experience.
How to Apply
Please submit the following documents: cover letter, resume, MMA application, and contact information of five (5) professional references. The MMA application is located on the employment opportunities under Human Resources on the MMA website: www.maritime.edu. Application materials may be saved, attached, and sent electronically to hr@maritime.edu. Alternatively, submit application materials by USPS to: Human Resources Department, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532. Applicants selected for interview must be prepared to deliver a twenty-minute presentation on a relevant topic provided by MMA. The finalist for the position must complete a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.