Assistant/Associate Professor, Marine Transportation

CSU Careers•Vallejo, CA

32d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Marine Transportation at the California Polytechnic State University Maritime Academy (Cal Poly Maritime), a specialized campus of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank starting approximately August 12, 2027. Located on a compact, scenic waterfront campus in Vallejo, California, Cal Poly Maritime serves approximately 1,000 undergraduates and 50 graduate students and is one of only seven degree-granting maritime academies in the United States—and the only one on the West Coast. We seek dynamic educators committed to Cal Poly’s “Learn by Doing” ethos to teach cadets in the B.S. in Marine Transportation degree program. We are particularly interested in experienced mariners who can teach and assess basic and advanced maritime courses and STCW competencies on campus, aboard our fleet of small vessels, and on the Training Ship Golden Bear. In addition to teaching, faculty are expected to engage in scholarship and service to the University and the maritime industry.

Requirements

USCG MMC as Third Mate, Unlimited, with all currently required STCW endorsements, or, Master of Towing
Bachelor’s degree in Marine Transportation or a closely related field.
Minimum of five years of seagoing experience on commercial vessels or comparable shoreside experience in the maritime industry.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
The ability to be a productive team player and to interact well with peers, students, industry, government agencies, and the public is essential.
Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching, as well as demonstrated ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings are required.
Excellent leadership skills are required.
Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.

Nice To Haves

USCG Chief Mate or Master, Unlimited license or experience as a tugboat master
Additional maritime endorsements (e.g., Dynamic Positioning, Tankerman-PIC, LNG, Designated Examiner).
Command-level seagoing experience.
Master’s degree in a related field.
Teaching experience (maritime training courses preferred).
Shoreside experience in the maritime industry.
The ability to collaborate with faculty across the College and University is desirable.
Preference will be given to those with experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.
Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience who bring professional capabilities and those who can build connections with industry and foster new relationships.

Responsibilities

Teach, develop, and assess basic and advanced maritime courses.
Deliver lectures and conduct applied demonstrations in laboratory settings.
Teach, assess, and document completion of STCW competencies.
Provide instruction aboard the Academy’s fleet of small vessels.
Advise students as assigned and maintain regular office hours during the academic year.
Engage in scholarship that advances the mission of the Department and University.
Participate in departmental and campus-wide service activities.
Fulfill instructional and/or operational assignments aboard the Training Ship Golden Bear during the 65-day Summer Sea Term (Note: Subject to terms set by the Collective Bargaining Agreement and related Memorandum of Understanding).
Maintain a valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with STCW.