Vice Chair - Engine STCW License Program and Assistant, Associate or Professor - SUNY Maritime College

SUNY Maritime College

Location : Bronx, NY Category : Faculty Positions Posted On : Thu Oct 2 2025 Job Description :

The Maritime College, State University of New York, invites applications for the position of Vice Chair, Engine License within the Engineering Department. The Vice Chair will report directly to the Department Chair, Engineering Department and will hold an academic appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor depending upon qualifications and experience in addition to the administrative title of Vice Chair.

The Vice Chair fills a mission-critical role in overseeing and enhancing the engine license training program at Maritime College. We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated to work with young men and women seeking a career in the merchant marine and maritime industry and also a colleague who can inspire and reinvigorate the training program, working collaboratively with the crew of the training ship, as well and faculty and staff across the campus.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Administration of the USCG-approved engine license training program, planning training activities ashore and aboard the College's training ship during the annual Summer Sea Term (SST)
• Directing engineering training during SST underway as Senior Engine Training Officer (SETO). The candidate is expected to participate partially or fully in at least two SST evolutions every three years. A prorated salary stipend may be applied

Teaching appropriate courses during the academic year ashore, variable course relief as needed (1 / 4 to 1 / 2 reduction)

Assist the Chair of Engineering as needed

This position will be administrative, renewable with a 12-month obligation, including academic duties at the Assistant / Associate / Full Professor. This position is a tenure track academic appointment at the appropriate rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. Participation in summer sea term (SST) is expected as indicated above. When not on SST, the Vice Chair will be the primary onshore administrative and logistical support.

Job Requirements :

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

At the discretion of the College, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted in part where the candidate can satisfactorily demonstrate an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in this position.

Additional Information :

Classification : The Assistant, Associate or Professor 12 Months are UUP positions. The anticipated salary will be $115,000.00 to $150,000.00 for the contract and includes tuition assistance opportunities as part of an outstanding benefits package (for more information, please see the UUP Full-Time Benefits-at-a-Glance). Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Review of applications will commence immediately and conclude when the position is filled.

Special Notes : Fair Labor Standard Acts (FLSA) Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external searches to occur simultaneously.

Budget Title : Assistant, Associate or Professor 12 Months

Local Title : Vice Chair - Engine STCW License Program & Assistant, Associate or Professor 12 Months

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