Full-time, Tenure Track Professional Marine Engineering Faculty

Posting

August 2025

Start Date

March 1, 2026

Division

Academic; Marine Engineering Department

Union Affiliation

Massachusetts State College Association (MSCA)

Position Number

FY26-10

Supervision Received

Reports to the Chair of the Marine Engineering Department and the Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Academic Affairs

Supervision Exercised

Subordinate professional, classified, and student personnel in areas of responsibility

General Responsibilities

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 courses dependent on specialty area. Some areas are Diesel Propulsion, Machine Tool Technology, Diesel Electric Propulsion Systems, Naval Architecture, High Voltage, Electrical Engineering, Shipboard Engineering Systems (including Steam, Motor, & Gas Turbine), 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 on alternating years in a 2-month winter Sea Term experience and participate in random drug testing.

Qualifications and Requirements

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 teaching at an accredited institution of higher learning or in professional service in the maritime field (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

Preferred Requirements:

• A master’s degree in a related discipline
• A management level (First/Chief) unlimited horsepower license with current STCW or higher

Salary

$75,000- $85,000, based on education, qualifications, and experience

How to Apply

To Apply: Please submit the following documents: cover letter, resume, MMA application, and contact information of five (5) professional references. All applicants are also required to submit copies of all relevant certifications and/or credentials along with their application. Application materials may be saved, attached, and sent electronically to [email protected]

The MMA application form is located on the employment opportunities under Human Resources on the MMA website:

Alternatively, submit application materials by USPS to: Human Resources Department, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532. Finalist must complete a background check and pre-employment drug testing. Applicants selected for interview must submit original transcripts and be prepared to deliver a fifteen minute presentation on a relevant topic.

The academic rank of the successful candidate is determined by licensure, educational background, and experience.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.