POSITION OVERVIEW
This document describes duties that the Academy expects of adjunct faculty members. Adjunct faculty are non-permanent, temporary faculty who are hired on a semester-by-semester basis.
The Marine Transportation Department seeks to fill 1-semester adjunct instructor(s) positions starting in late August 2024. The Department seeks Instructor(s) to teach Introduction to Nautical Science Labs,
Terrestrial Navigation Labs, Small Craft Construction Labs . The successful candidate(s) should be
experienced with the subject matter and be able to teach modern and traditional seafaring and vessel
operation skills.
A baccalaureate degree, valid USCG Mate 500 Ton Near Coastal license or greater with current physical
clearance and appropriate STCW certification are required. Prior college level teaching proficiency is
highly desirable. Other credentials may be considered based on a case-by-case basis in light of previous, closely related experience, including appropriate maritime industry or military service.
This position requires teaching aboard various MMA vessels and is subject to MMA’s random drug
testing program. Pre-employment drug testing and background check are required.
TEACHING
Teaching responsibilities may include time spent in the classroom, laboratory, or training vessels.
Responsibilities include: maintaining and improving competence in subjects being taught; preparing
contemporary teaching materials; conferring with students on course materials; directing individual and
group studies and practical demonstrations; 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 at undergraduate level in areas allocated by the Department Head and reviewed from time
to time by the Department Head.
• Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high quality curriculum.
• Assist in the development of learning materials, by preparing syllabus and lesson plans and
maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance.
• Participate in the development, administration and marking of exams and other assessments.
• Provide advice and support to students.
• Inform students of their progress by promptly returning assignments, quizzes, papers and exams
• Hold 2 scheduled office hours per week and be willing to meet with students at other mutually
agreeable times, if necessary.
• Maintain an awareness and enforce fire and health and safety regulations applicable to the teaching
location.
COURSES/POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
NS101 : Introduction to Nautical Science LAB — An introduction to nautical science which covers
basic skills that would put the student at the able bodied seaman level of knowledge and prepare the
student for the U.S. Coast Guard lifeboat examination. This course supports the marine license program
requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course
may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class
requirements. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 2. Lab meets once each week for 1 hr. 50 min. Five Sections
available. Compensation: $1,000/section
NS 135: Small Craft Construction LAB - Vessel construction terminology, the process of lofting, and
scantling requirements are discussed. The lab is focused on the building of a variety of half models, and
work on a small craft.This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards
for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment
requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3 Lab
meets once each week for 1 hr. 50 min. Three sections available. Compensation: $1,500/section.
NS272 : Terrestrial Navigation LAB — Weekly exercises aboard Academy watercraft and in the
Academy’s Bridge and Navigation Simulator allow the student to practice the skills taught in NS271.
This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training,
Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that
must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with
NS271. Lab 3, Cr. 1. Lab meets once each week for 3 hr. 50 minutes. Four Sections Available.
Compensation: $3,000/section