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This is a Full-Time Faculty Tenure-Track appointment in the Excepted Service, with an initial term not-to exceed two years. Reappointments to additional one or two year terms are possible. If Tenure is achieved (after four to six years), employment will be made permanent, provided a satisfactory performance appraisal is received annually.

To qualify for this position, you must meet the Education and Specialized Experience requirements below.  You must include experience in your resume and provide supporting documentation for verification.

To qualify for a Nautical Science (Assistant Professor) position, you must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Marine Transportation or a related field and have one year of teaching experience at the college level.  Practical experience as a licensed officer or management experience in the shoreside transportation industry may be substituted for teaching experience.

To qualify for a Nautical Science (Associate Professor) position, you must have a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Marine Transportation or a related field and five years of teaching experience at the college level.  Up to five years practical experience as a licensed officer or mid-level management experience in the shoreside transportation industry may be substituted for teaching experience on a one-for-one basis.

Examples of related fields included, but are not limited to:  Logistics/Supply Chain Management, Naval Architecture, Maritime Operations and Technology, Nautical Science (Safety of Life at Sea, Terrestrial and/or Celestial Navigation, RADAR/Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA), Electronic Navigation, Seamanship, Maritime Communication, Firefighting (Marine), etc.), Marine Environmental Science (Meteorology, Oceanography, etc.).

Highly Desirable Skills:

• Sailing experience as Master, unlimited tonnage, upon oceans and/or
• Tankerman – Dangerous Liquids certification with recent commercial sailing experience and/or
• LNG and/or chemical tanker experience and/or
• Current USCG License as Master of Towing Vessels with sailing experience and/or
• Experience sailing as Master of Articulated Tug-Barge (ATB) units and/or
• Sailing experience involving polar navigation and/or ice seamanship and/or
• Certification and experience as a Dynamic Positioning Officer (DPO) and/or
• Simulation-based teaching experience at a USCG-recognized simulator training facility/institution and/or
• Traditional classroom teaching experience at a USCG-recognized maritime training school or academy and/or
• Shore-side managerial experience related to ship operations, management, and/or administration and/or
• FCC GMDSS examiner license and/or
• Maritime simulation experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Accountability: Demonstrates responsibility for personal and team performance, ensuring high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Sets clear objectives, prioritizes tasks, delegates effectively, and adheres to established control systems and rules.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in utilizing computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work efficiently.
• Customer Service: Engages with clients and customers—including midshipmen, faculty, and external stakeholders—to assess needs, provide information or assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations. Committed to delivering quality products and services.
• Developing Others: Fosters the growth of others by providing ongoing feedback and creating opportunities for learning through both formal and informal methods.
• Education and Training: Possesses knowledge of teaching, training, research, making presentations, lecturing, testing, and other instructional methods.

For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).  Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.  You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

To qualify for a Nautical Science (Assistant Professor) position, you must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Marine Transportation or a related field and have one year of teaching experience at the college level.  Practical experience as a licensed officer or management experience in the shoreside transportation industry may be substituted for teaching experience.

To qualify for a Nautical Science (Associate Professor) position, you must have a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Marine Transportation or a related field and five years of teaching experience at the college level.  Up to five years practical experience as a licensed officer or mid-level management experience in the shoreside transportation industry may be substituted for teaching experience on a one-for-one basis.

Examples of related fields included, but are not limited to:  Logistics/Supply Chain Management, Naval Architecture, Maritime Operations and Technology, Nautical Science (Safety of Life at Sea, Terrestrial and/or Celestial Navigation, RADAR/Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA), Electronic Navigation, Seamanship, Maritime Communication, Firefighting (Marine), etc.), Marine Environmental Science (Meteorology, Oceanography, etc.).