Instructor, Maritime

San Jacinto•La Porte, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructor, Maritime teaches USCG-approved and non-approved courses at the Maritime Campus. The instructor follows US Coast Guard-approved curricula and lesson plans, develops and uses course materials and syllabi within applicable guidelines, evaluates student work, and provides timely feedback and access to students. Teaching methods and materials should support course objectives and engage students with varied backgrounds and learning styles. The role includes maintaining discipline and teaching competence through professional development, reflecting on and revising curricula and teaching methods, and meeting professional, state, industry, and higher-education standards. The instructor also participates in college governance, student and community activities, accreditation work, departmental planning, and partnership development. Additional duties include maintaining instructional equipment and technology, reviewing instructional materials for accuracy and currency, and assisting with curriculum development. This is a 12-month position scheduled for 40 hours per week. Some teaching may take place on weekends or in the early morning or evening. Work settings include indoor classrooms, a swimming pool, and outdoor environments in hot and humid conditions; some training and assessments involve controlled fire. Faculty may be assigned different course delivery methods and may need to be physically present at assigned on-site or off-site locations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least three years of relevant shipboard experience and ability to obtain USCG approval to teach assigned coursework.
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.
Ability to work as a team player and leader, with a high priority placed on student learning.
Ability to stand for 8 hours and walk 2–3 miles per day.
Ability to extend arms fully through a normal range of motion in horizontal and vertical planes, including throwing and catching lines.
Ability to grip, hold, and pull 50 pounds and lift 50 pounds.
Meet minimum hearing standards as required by the USCG.
Ability to communicate verbally in English and be understood using handheld radios or other devices as required.
Sense of smell sufficient to detect potentially dangerous vapors.
Ability to enter and exit hatches and doorways quickly in an emergency.
Ability to wear a negative- or positive-pressure respirator, PVC foul-weather gear, a personal flotation device, rubber gloves, and boots.
Ability to use firefighting and spill-containment equipment.

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 a Vessel Security Officer.
Tank Vessel PIC DL.
Lifeboat Operator endorsement and experience as a deck officer on vessels equipped with lifeboats.

Responsibilities

Keep up with changes and developments in the field and maintain high academic and professional standards.
Evaluate student work constructively and provide timely feedback.
Teach at times and locations that meet student needs; provide posted conference hours and other appropriate ways for students to access the instructor, and respond to inquiries promptly.
Review, evaluate, and recommend student learning materials.
Develop and use syllabi and course information materials consistent with state, college, and departmental guidelines.
Follow US Coast Guard-approved curricula and lesson plans.
Maintain competence in the discipline and teaching methods through professional development.
Plan and use effective teaching methods and materials that support course objectives, accommodate varied backgrounds and learning styles, and engage students.
Review and reflect on curricula and teaching methods, and revise them through self-evaluation.
Meet or exceed applicable professional, state-mandated, business and industry, and higher-education standards.
Participate in college meetings, committees, task forces, and councils.
Participate in college activities such as registration, community education, student recruitment and retention, and faculty selection.
Participate in student and student-organization activities that support retention.
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 budgets that support those goals, and planning to achieve them.
Promote and maintain departmental affiliation agreements and partnerships with other institutions.
Teach USCG-approved and non-approved courses.
Ensure equipment and technology are operational for instruction.
Review instructional materials for currency and accuracy and recommend updates as needed.
Assist with curriculum development.
Complete and demonstrate Personal Survival Techniques (PST) and STCW Basic Training Assessments, and complete and assist with Basic and Advanced Fire Fighting assessments.