Vocational Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Marine Transportation (AY 26/27)

CSU Careers • Vallejo, CA

19d • $5,247 - $11,459 • Onsite

About The Position

APPOINTMENTS FROM THE PART-TIME POOL ARE TEMPORARY AND OFTEN MADE JUST PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ACADEMIC TERM, SO APPLICANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE ON VERY SHORT NOTICE. Marine Transportation - PART-TIME VOCATIONAL LECTURER POOL. The Marine Transportation Department within the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at California Polytechnic State University Maritime Academy (Cal Poly Maritime) is seeking applications for a pool of part-time vocational lecturers. 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. Positions available as determined by need during the 2026-27 academic year. Possible teaching assignments include teaching a variety of classes both on small boats and in the classroom and laboratories, teaching courses in small craft operation, teaching classes in vessel maintenance and operations, teaching other maritime courses as needed such as GMDSS or ECDIS, grading student performance and assessing STCW competencies as necessary in a timely manner according to stipulated procedures, and managing a safe working environment . Initial rank and salary for maritime vocational lecturers are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer I or II rank. The classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are: Lecturer I: $5,247 – $8,471 Lecturer II: $5,465 – $8,854 Lecturer III: $6,047 – $10,299 Lecturer IV: $6,726 – $11,459 Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Requirements

• United States Coast Guard license 500-Ton Master or greater.
• STCW BT, Advanced Firefighting including current medical clearance
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a maritime or industry-related field.
• A ‘safety first’ ethos
• Significant experience in vessel operations
• Applicants must submit, upon hire, official documentation of proof of degree, MMC, STCW, all certificates, and endorsements.
• Applicants must provide proof of US citizenship or authorization to work in the United States within three days from the date of hire.
• A valid TWIC card will be required for work aboard all academy vessels.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience
• Senior USCG unlimited-tonnage license
• STCW OICNW, RFPNW, FRC, Survival Craft
• Current or prior approval from US Coast Guard as a Designated Examiner (DE) – Near Coastal/Oceans
• Ship and workboat (tugs, supply, ferries, etc.) experience and endorsements
• Master’s degree in marine transportation or related field

Responsibilities

• teaching a variety of classes both on small boats and in the classroom and laboratories
• teaching courses in small craft operation
• teaching classes in vessel maintenance and operations
• teaching other maritime courses as needed such as GMDSS or ECDIS
• grading student performance and assessing STCW competencies as necessary in a timely manner according to stipulated procedures
• managing a safe working environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees