Visiting Instructor 10 Months in Marine

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 one 1-semester, full-time temporary Visiting Instructor for Fall 2025.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be assigned various Marine Transportation, Navigation, Nautical Operations, and Maritime Technology courses as the needs of the Department, the Chair, and their background allow. 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
• Several ship and license-related classes involve experiential education components, including teaching outdoors on the pier, operating and commanding small vessels, evolutions onboard the Training Ship or in the swimming pool, and the external fire fighting field. Candidates must be comfortable teaching in both these environments and the classroom
• 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 will be given to active licenses, including a current Medical Certificate
• Relevant USN, USCG, or NOAA sea experience will be considered, but commercial experience
• International / 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. This is solely at the discretion of the Department of Marine Transportation

Additional Information:

Classification: The Visiting Instructor position will be a non-tenure track, one-semester temporary UUP appointment (August - December 2025). The anticipated salary will be $33,000.00 to $35,000.00 for the contract and includes an outstanding benefits package (for more information, please see the UUP Full-Time Benefits-at-a-Glance ). Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Review of applications will commence immediately and conclude when the position is filled.

Special Notes: Fair Labor Standard Acts (FLSA) Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external searches to occur simultaneously.

Budget Title: Visiting Instructor 10 Month

Local Title: Visiting Instructor 10 Month in Marine Transportation

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: .

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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 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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