Company Description:
SUNY Maritime College located on a 55-acre scenic waterfront property on the outskirts of New York City on the Throggs Neck peninsula where the East River meets Long Island Sound. The campus blends the best of two worlds: a comfortable college-town feel with the greatest city in the world. An impressive view of the sound extends toward the North Atlantic, yet only a few miles away are Yankee Stadium and midtown Manhattan. SUNY Maritime offers an array of employment opportunities stemming from entry level to professional positions which encourage growth and development among its employees.
Job Description:
The Marine Transportation Department is currently recruiting for two on-tenure-track Lecturers, 10-month faculty positions. The incumbents will be assigned various Marine Transportation, Navigation, and Nautical Operations courses as the needs of the Department, the Chair, and their background allows. Participation in two out of three summer sea terms on an annual basis is expected and will be compensated in addition to the annual salary.
- The incumbents report to the Chair of the Department of Marine Transportation and will be assigned courses in Vessel Operations, Seamanship, Rescue Craft, Management and Maritime Regulation, Basic and Advanced Navigation, Celestial Navigation, Ship Handling, Rules of the Road, Stability, Ships Construction, License Preparation, and Simulator Operations. It can include other courses as well, at the discretion of the Chair, as the needs of the Department dictate and their background allows.
- Some ship and license-related classes contain experiential education components involving teaching outdoors on the pier, operating and commanding small vessels, evolutions onboard the Training Ship, and the Firefighting field. Candidates should be comfortable teaching in these environments.
- The selected individual will participate in campus and departmental committee assignments and be active and involved in the Maritime Industry through publication, participation in regulatory events, or industry conferences as the needs of the Department and at the discretion of the Chair may require.
Requirements:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Marine Transportation, Marine Operations, or a similar related field
- STCW OPERATIONAL Level License, Unlimited/Oceans with experience as either a Third or Second Mate on US-Flag merchant vessels of unlimited tonnage vessels. Sea service on foreign flag vessels for mariners who also possess a US license is acceptable
- Experience on commercial vessels of any type commensurate with experience, including military sealift, dry cargo, and liquid cargo, gas, bulk, container, passenger, offshore, inland/ brown water, etc
- Current familiarity and experience in the international regulatory environment and SMS
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Maritime education and /or training or familiarization responsibilities, ashore or afloat
- Management level Licensure and commensurate experience
- Graduate Degree(s) in a field relevant to the needs of the Maritime Industry
- Endorsements such as Tankerman PIC DL, LG, Barge, DP, Crowd Mgmt., TOAR, and any such relevant licensure endorsements that enhance the candidate's knowledge base and proficiency
- Graduate of a recognized Maritime Academy
Exceptions
- License may be in continuity, but preference is given to active licenses, including Medical Certificate
- Relevant USN, USCG, or NOAA sea experience will be considered, but commercial experience is preferred
- International I non-US-Licensed professional mariners and non-degreed (hawsepipe) licensed mariners will be considered should the nature or availability of the pool of applicants warrant
Additional Information:
Classification: The Lecturer -10-month position is a non-tenure track, academic year appointment (September -May). The anticipated salary range is $65,000-$67,000 annually based on listed preferred qualifications. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position includes an outstanding benefits package (for more information, please see the Full-Time UUP Benefits Summary.
Review of applications will commence immediately and conclude when the position is filled.
SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For our full non-discrimination statement, see: http://www.sunymaritime.edu/affirmative-action.
SUNY Maritime College is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, volunteers and the general public that use our facilities. Therefore, in order to ensure the hiring of employees of the highest integrity and to maintain a safe campus community, SUNY Maritime College will conduct pre-employment background investigations on all individuals for whom employment is to be offered.
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Application Instructions:
Persons interested in the above position should apply online. Please submit:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter which must include the following information
- a statement regarding their teaching philosophy
- a statement discussing their scholarship
- a statement addressing how their past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion will advance Maritime's commitment to inclusive excellence
- Names and contact information of three professional references
Returning Applicants - Login to your SUNY Maritime Careers Account to check your completed application, check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents.
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