Instructor, Maritime

San Jacinto College•La Porte, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructor, Maritime teaches US Coast Guard-approved and non-approved courses at the Maritime Campus. Faculty are assigned courses and delivery methods based on the teaching area and the needs of students and the College; assignments may require physical presence at an assigned on-site or off-site location. The position includes teaching, professional development, college and community service, and additional instructional and program-support responsibilities. This is a 12-month position scheduled for 40 hours per week. A portion of the teaching assignment may require weekend, early morning, or evening hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least three years of relevant shipboard experience and ability to obtain USCG approval to teach the coursework assigned to the position.
One year of documented experience as an officer on a vessel of at least 200 GRT.
Maritime experience gained through military service may substitute for licensure requirements.
Must be fully capable of swimming for assessments.
Must be able to don firefighting gear, including SCBA, for assessments.
Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Must be a team player and leader and place a high priority on student learning.
Must meet minimum hearing standards as per USCG requirements and be able to communicate verbally in English, including being understood while using handheld radios or other devices as required.
Must possess a sense of smell to detect potentially dangerous vapors.
Must be able to enter and exit hatches and doorways quickly in an emergency.
Must be able to wear a negative- or positive-pressure respirator, PVC foul-weather gear, a personal flotation device, rubber gloves, and boots, and use firefighting and spill-containment equipment.
Must be able to stand for 8 hours, walk 2–3 miles per day, extend arms fully through a normal range of motion, grip, hold, and pull 50 pounds, and lift 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Valid Merchant Mariner Credential.
Documented experience as Officer in Charge of Navigational Watch on cargo-carrying vessels of at least 1600 GRT.
Experience performing duties as Vessel Security Officer.
Tank Vessel PIC DL endorsement.
Lifeboat Operator endorsement and experience as a deck officer on vessels equipped with lifeboats.

Responsibilities

Keep current with changes and developments in the field of study and demonstrate high academic and professional standards.
Evaluate student work constructively and provide timely feedback; be accessible to students through conference hours and other appropriate channels and respond to inquiries promptly.
Teach at times and locations that meet student needs, using effective methods and materials suited to varied student backgrounds and learning styles.
Review, evaluate, and recommend student learning materials; develop and use course information materials and syllabi in accordance with state, college, and departmental guidelines.
Follow US Coast Guard-approved curriculum and lesson plans, and teach approved and non-approved courses.
Maintain competence in the discipline and teaching methodologies through professional development.
Reflect on and revise program curricula and teaching methods through self-evaluation; meet applicable professional, state, industry, and higher-education standards.
Participate in college meetings, committees, task forces, councils, registration, community education, student recruitment and retention, faculty selection, and student activities.
Participate in business and community activities that foster goodwill and promote the college’s mission and values.
Participate in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards.
Participate in setting departmental goals, developing supporting college budgets, and planning to achieve those goals.
Promote and maintain departmental affiliation agreements and partnerships with other institutions.
Ensure instructional equipment and technology are operational; review instructional materials for currency and accuracy and recommend updates.
Assist with curriculum development.
Complete and demonstrate Personal Survival Techniques and STCW Basic Training Assessments, and complete and assist with Basic and Advanced Fire Fighting assessments.