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To thrive as a Maritime Instructor, you need comprehensive maritime expertise, strong teaching abilities, and the appropriate credentials such as STCW certification or equivalent maritime licenses. Familiarity with simulators, navigation software, safety equipment, and other advanced maritime training tools is often required. Excellent communication, leadership, and adaptability are valuable soft skills that enhance instructional effectiveness and student engagement. These skills ensure accurate knowledge transfer, compliance with industry standards, and the development of competent maritime professionals.

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A Maritime Instructor is responsible for training and educating individuals in various aspects of maritime operations, safety, and navigation. They teach courses on topics such as seamanship, vessel handling, maritime law, and emergency procedures. Maritime Instructors often work in training academies, vocational schools, or onboard vessels, ensuring that students meet industry standards and regulatory requirements. They typically have hands-on experience in the maritime field and may hold certifications from maritime authorities. Their role is essential in preparing seafarers for safe and efficient maritime careers.

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A Maritime Instructor may face challenges such as ensuring students with varying levels of experience all grasp complex safety protocols, keeping training sessions engaging, and adapting to rapidly evolving maritime regulations and technologies. Managing these challenges requires continuous professional development, using interactive teaching methods, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices. Instructors often collaborate with other maritime professionals and training organizations to share resources and insights, which helps them deliver relevant and effective instruction. Building strong rapport with trainees and tailoring teaching approaches can further enhance learning outcomes.

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Maritime Trades Program Instructor

Maritime Trades Program Instructor

Paul D. Camp Community College

Richmond, VA • On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title
Maritime Trades Program Instructor
Role Title
12 month-Instructor Gfund
Role Code
01043-SW
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
00
Position Number
277G0005
Agency
Paul D. Camp Community College
Agency/Division
Paul D. Camp Community College (Div)
Work Location
Franklin (City) - 620
Hiring Range
$65,607 - $75,747
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM/ May vary with evening classes depending on class hours.
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Paul D. Camp Community College is a small 2-year college in Southeast Virginia. Campuses are located in Franklin and Suffolk. There also is a center in Smithfield. The college offers associate degrees, certificates, and career studies certificates in transfer and career/technical programs; credit and non-credit workforce services and training for businesses and industries; special interest classes for the community; and summer classes for youth through the Regional Workforce Development Center. A dual enrolment program for high school students, online courses, and developmental studies classes is available at the college as well.
Provide instruction, support and assessment and mentorship to community college learners for various maritime trades programs for the Division of Workforce Development. Includes programs related to the Maritime Trades in such areas as pipe fitting, sheet metal, ship fitting, coating, outside machinist and electrical. Instructors are required to fully participate in the mission and community of the college. The major emphasis shall be on teaching, by working with Workforce (non-credit) program participants in classrooms, laboratories, field sites, distance learning, individual conferences, and related contexts to help learners develop their interest and abilities to the fullest.
This is a Grant-Funded Restricted Full-time position.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Valid active certifications in at least one of the maritime trades industries: AWS (American Welding Society) or any other maritime trade recognized industry.
  • Knowledge of industry-related safety topics.
  • Knowledge of industry-related tools and equipment.
  • Knowledge of industry-related practices, processes, and performance tasks.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation.
  • Good computer skills.
  • Ability to teach and facilitate skill development.
  • Ability to assess performance and progress and to provide appropriate feedback.
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and without supervision.
  • Ability to make sound recommendations and decisions.
  • Ability to interpret and apply policy and procedures to a variety of processes.
  • Ability to measure, assess and align learner outcomes within courses
  • Ability to serve the needs of traditional and non-traditional students
  • Ability to plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning
  • Ability to manage a class of 12, which includes live work, lectures, and labs on site, and off site
  • Ability to higher order thinking and problem solving among educational participants
  • Ability to adhere to established standards for educational quality
  • Ability to maintain complete accurate educational records
  • Ability to state requirements local needs and national trends
  • Ability to use email (Outlook), Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Additional Considerations
Prior teaching or training experience in a workplace or community/technical college setting
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
As required by Institution
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
FAC_1816P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
3
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
01/14/2026
Job Close Date
06/30/2026
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
www.pdc.edu
Contact Name
Email
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/92380

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