POSITION OVERVIEW
This document describes duties that the Academy expects of faculty members. Expectations may
evolve over time. Evaluation and review are based on the performance of these duties.
The responsibilities for this position will include some or all the following: teaching, service, scholarship,
professional development, student advising, and other administrative responsibilities. Teaching
excellence is the paramount responsibility of each faculty member.
TEACHING
Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom, labs, or training ship(s). Faculty are
expected to do the following: maintain and improve competence in subjects being taught; prepare
contemporary teaching materials; confer with students on course materials; direct individual and group
studies and practical demonstrations; grade written examinations and papers; evaluate presentations;
supervise independent study projects, and supervise clinical cooperatives or industry programs.
SERVICE
Academy service includes, but is not limited to, service on the Faculty Senate, Academy, and
Departmental committees. Service also encompasses special projects that benefit the
academy and students. Service implies the use of academic and professional expertise to serve your
profession, the community, the state, the nation, or the world.
SCHOLARSHIP
Faculty must engage in scholarship as appropriate to their discipline. Scholarship enables individuals to
remain current in the theory, practice, knowledge, skills and/or pedagogy of their disciplines. For some,
scholarship and continued professional development may mean hands-on development and training in
industry. For others it may mean traditional research. The scholarly expectations of Faculty should be
consistent with the mission and purposes of Maine Maritime Academy.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Professional Development includes, but is not limited to, maintaining and elevating certifications and
other professional credentials. It can also include expanding professional expertise into new and relevant areas.
ADVISING
Student advising includes time spent meeting with students regarding academic, curricular and career
matters.
OTHER ASPECTS OF FACULTY PERFORMANCE
Collegiality, as well as professional and ethical conduct enhances teaching, learning and the general
reputation of all individuals 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 the undergraduate level in areas allocated by the Department Head or Dean.
• Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high-quality curriculum.
• Assist in the development of learning materials, preparing lesson plans, and maintaining records to
monitor student progress, achievement, and attendance.
• Participate in departmental and faculty seminars aimed at building interdisciplinary collaboration
within and outside your department.
• Provide advice and support to students.
• Inform students of their progress by promptly returning assignments, quizzes, papers, and exams.
• Hold at least 4 office hours per week.
• Participate in the administration of the department’s programs and other activities as requested.
• Contribute to departmental, faculty, or Academy-wide working groups or committees as requested.
• Maintain an awareness and observation of fire and health and safety regulations.
• Participate as an instructional faculty member onboard Academy training vessels as
required.
All academic faculty are expected to demonstrate their ongoing commitment to academic excellence at the highest level.