Marine Engineer (Assistant/Associate) Professor

US Department of Transportation • Kings Point, NY

74d • $84,896 - $146,699

About The Position

This is a Full-Time Faculty Tenure-Track appointment in the Excepted Service, with an initial term not-to exceed two years. Reappointments to additional one- or two-year terms are possible. If Tenure is achieved (after four to six years), employment will be made permanent, provided a satisfactory performance appraisal is received annually.

Requirements

• Must possess a Master's Degree and a valid (current) 2nd Assistant Engineer's U.S. Coast Guard License, or higher.
• A minimum of 1 academic year (5 years for Associate Professor) full time or equivalent experience teaching at a college or university in Marine or Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Sea service as a licensed engineer officer, relevant shipyard planning production, scheduling or business operation experience ashore, or power-plant operator related experience may be substituted for teaching experience on a one-for-one basis.
• For Assistant Professor: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Marine or Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• For Associate Professor: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Marine or Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Possession of a current (not expired) U.S. Coast Guard License (or equivalent credential) valid for service on United States Flag Commercial Ships as a 2nd Assistant Engineer, Unlimited Horsepower.

Nice To Haves

• A valid Certificate under the provisions of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as currently amended is preferred.
• Possession of a valid Professional Engineer's license in Marine or Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience as a shipyard superintendent or project manager or shipping company Port Engineer.
• Service in the U.S. Navy as an Engineering Duty officer (designator 144X), qualified as a U.S. Coast Guard Naval Engineer or Marine Inspector.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct educational courses and programs within the Department of Marine Engineering at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
• Provide academic counseling to midshipmen.
• Actively pursue professional development.
• Assume a share of departmental and institutional service activities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Economic Programs
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees