Instructor, Maritime

Instructor, Maritime - Maritime Campus

Responsibilities : Teaching :

Teaching :

Keeps up with changes and developments in the field of study.

Demonstrates high standards-academic and professional.

Evaluates student work constructively and provides timely feedback.

Teaches at times and locations that meet student needs.

Provides access to students through posted conference hours, electronic communications, and other appropriate methods and responds to inquiries in a timely manner.

Reviews, evaluates, and recommends student learning materials.

Develops and uses a syllabus and course information materials for each course, laboratory, or clinical setting within state, college, and departmental guideline.

Professional Development :

Maintains high standards of competence in the discipline(s) and teaching methodologies through professional development activities.

Plans, develops, and uses effective teaching methods and materials which assist students in meeting course objectives, are appropriate for students with varied educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles, and engage the students in learning.

Reviews, evaluates, reflects, and revises program curricula and teaching methods through a self-evaluation process of self- reflection.

Meets or exceeds professional standards, state-mandated guidelines, requirements of business / industry, and higher education, as appropriate to the discipline.

Service :

Actively participates in college meetings and / or committees, task forces, and councils.

Participates in college-related activities such as registration, community education, recruitment of students, student retention, and faculty selection.

Participates in college activities for students / student organizations to aid in retention.

Participates in business and community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission and values of the college.

Participates in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards.

Participates in setting departmental goals, in developing college budgets that support the goals, and in planning for achieving those goals.

Promotes and maintains departmental affiliation agreements and other partnerships with other institutions

Additional Responsibilities :

Teach both non-credit and credit USCG approved and non-approved courses.

Ensures that all equipment and technology are in operational condition for use in instruction.

Review instructional material for currency and accuracy.

Requirements :

High School diploma or equivalent.

USCG 200 Ton Merchant Mariner Credential / License and ability to obtain USCG approval to teach coursework assigned to the position (Licenses must be attached)

1-Year Documented Experience as Master on a Vessel of at least 200 GRT

Maritime Experience gained through Military Service may substitute for licensure requirements

Must be fully capable of swimming for assessments

Must be able to don firefighting gear to include SCBA for assessments

Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions

Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal, written communication and presentation skills

Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Must be a team player / leader and place a high priority on student learning

Preferred Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in a maritime discipline

1600 Ton Oceans Merchant Mariner Credential

Teaching experience in either operational or management level of US Coast Guard approved courses

Valid Merchant Mariner Credential

Documented Experience as Officer in Charge of Navigational Watch on Cargo Carrying Vessels of at least 1600 GRT

Experience Performing Duties as Vessel Security Officer

Tankerman PIC DL

Work Hours : 12-month position

12-month position

40 hours per week

Portion of teaching assignment may require weekend and / early mornings or evening hours

Work Environment : Indoor classroom

Indoor classroom

Swimming pool for personal survival assessments

Outdoors in hot and humid conditions for select classes

Exposure to controlled fire during training and assessments

Physical Requirements :

Stand - Must be able to stand for 8 hours

Walk - Must be able to walk 2-3 miles per day

Reach - Must be able to extend arms fully throughout a normal range of motion both in a horizontal and vertical plane (i.

e., throwing and catching lines)

Grip / Hold / Pull - Must be able to grip, hold and pull 50lbs

Lift - Must be able to lift 75lbs.

Hearing - Must meet minimum standards, as per USCG requirements

Speech - Must be able to verbally communicate in the English language both in delivery and ability to be understood using handheld radios or other devices, as required

Smell - Must possess a sense of smell to be able to detect the presence of potentially dangerous vapors

General - Must be able to enter and exit hatches / doorways quickly in case of emergency.

Equipment - Must be able to wear a negative or positive pressure respirator, PVC foul weather gear, personal flotation device, rubber gloves and boots.

Ability to use firefighting / spill containment equipment

Must be fully capable of (completing and demonstrating) Personal Survival Techniques PST Assessments

Must be able to don firefighting gear to include SCBA for assessments and be able to complete and assist with all Basic and Advanced Fire Fighting assessments

Special Instructions to Applicants : To be considered for this position you MUST attach the following documents :

Resume

Transcript(s), if applicable

Merchant Mariner Credential

Valid TWIC

Note : Faculty are assigned to teach courses using various delivery methods based on the teaching area and the needs of students and the College, which may require a physical presence at the assigned on-site / off-site work location.

Salary Grade : BACH

Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule

Requisition Number : req5550

Posting Close Date : 11 / 20 / 2024

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