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via Chronicle Of Higher Education posted_at: 24 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
POSITION OVERVIEW This document describes duties that the Academy expects of faculty members. Expectations may evolve over time. Evaluation and review are based on the performance of these duties. The responsibilities for this position will include some or all the following: teaching, service, scholarship, professional development, student advising, and other administrative responsibilities... Teaching excellence is the paramount responsibility of POSITION OVERVIEW

This document describes duties that the Academy expects of faculty members. Expectations may evolve over time. Evaluation and review are based on the performance of these duties. The responsibilities for this position will include some or all the following: teaching, service, scholarship, professional development, student advising, and other administrative responsibilities... Teaching excellence is the paramount responsibility of each faculty member.

TEACHING

Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom, labs, or training ship(s). Faculty are expected to do the following: maintain and improve competence in subjects being taught; prepare contemporary teaching materials; confer with students on course materials; direct individual and group studies and practical demonstrations; grade written examinations and papers; evaluate presentations; supervise independent study projects, and supervise clinical cooperatives or industry programs.

SERVICE

Academy service includes, but is not limited to, service on the Faculty Senate, Academy, and Departmental committees. Service also encompasses special projects that benefit the academy and students. Service implies the use of academic and professional expertise to serve your profession, the community, the state, the nation, or the world.

SCHOLARSHIP

Faculty must engage in scholarship as appropriate to their discipline. Scholarship enables individuals to remain current in the theory, practice, knowledge, skills and/or pedagogy of their disciplines. For some, scholarship and continued professional development may mean hands-on development and training in industry. For others it may mean traditional research. The scholarly expectations of Faculty should be consistent with the mission and purposes of Maine Maritime Academy.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Professional Development includes, but is not limited to, maintaining and elevating certifications and other professional credentials. It can also include expanding professional expertise into new and relevant areas.

ADVISING

Student advising includes time spent meeting with students regarding academic, curricular and career matters.

OTHER ASPECTS OF FACULTY PERFORMANCE

Collegiality, as well as professional and ethical conduct enhances teaching, learning and the general reputation of all individuals in the academy. Therefore, all faculty members are expected to serve in a collegial fashion and in accordance with professional and ethical principles when dealing with other faculty members, students, administrators, and members of the public.

DUTIES
• Teach at the undergraduate level in areas allocated by the Department Head or Dean.
• Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high-quality curriculum.
• Assist in the development of learning materials, preparing lesson plans, and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement, and attendance.
• Participate in departmental and faculty seminars aimed at building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside your department.
• Provide advice and support to students.
• Inform students of their progress by promptly returning assignments, quizzes, papers, and exams.
• Hold at least 4 office hours per week.
• Participate in the administration of the department’s programs and other activities as requested.
• Contribute to departmental, faculty, or Academy-wide working groups or committees as requested.
• Maintain an awareness and observation of fire and health and safety regulations.
• Participate as an instructional faculty member onboard Academy training vessels as required.

All academic faculty are expected to demonstrate their ongoing commitment to academic excellence at the highest level.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS
• Teaching and other forms of public presentation
• Ability to supervise academic work by undergraduate students
• Ability to manage time and work to strict deadlines
• Ability to write clearly and tailor communication style to meet the needs of the recipient
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to share in organization and management of various Academy programs.
• Ability to foster a positive learning environment.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Commitment to MMA’s policy of equal opportunity and the ability to work harmoniously with colleagues and students of all genders, cultures and backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
• High degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrated integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and conditions.
• Ability to learn and teach courses within the Department even if with limited background in that field.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field.
• Unlimited Tonnage Oceans License.
• Experience with small vessel operations (outboard craft, launches, fast rescue boat, etc.)
• Lifeboatman certificate and other appropriate STCW credentials.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Unlimited Master with command experience on commercial vessels.
• Master’s degree, or other advanced degree, in a relevant field.
• Experience teaching nautical skills in a higher-education setting.
• Familiarity with electronic and digital advancements in maritime operations.
• Experience with curriculum development.
• Experience in command.
• Experience instructing lifeboatman skills.

PHYSICAL and ENVIROMENTAL FACTORS
• Typical classroom and office environment are in multi-story buildings with elevator access.
• Work in the labs and training cruises may require climbing on ladders and gangways, lifting and carrying materials, occasional work in uncomfortable heat, cold, damp or dry atmospheric conditions.
• Those required to participate on the training cruise must be capable of the following:
• Living and working in cramped spaces on a rolling vessel and maintaining balance on a moving deck o Rapidly donning an exposure suit and other lifesaving gear
• Opening and closing watertight doors
• Occasionally lifting and moving up to 50 pounds
• Climbing steep stairs or vertical ladders without assistance

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
• Background check is required
• Must present original copies of transcripts
• Tobacco-free campus
• A pre-employment drug test, and participation in the random drug testing program, is required
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Adjunct Engineering Instructors - Fall 2024 semester Position Overview... This document describes duties that the Academy expects of adjunct faculty members. Adjunct faculty are non-permanent, temporary faculty who are hired on a semester by semester basis. TEACHING Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom, laboratory, or training ship(s) and in immediate preparation for these; maintaining and improving competence in subjects Adjunct Engineering Instructors - Fall 2024 semester

Position Overview...

This document describes duties that the Academy expects of adjunct faculty members. Adjunct

faculty are non-permanent, temporary faculty who are hired on a semester by semester basis.

TEACHING

Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom, laboratory, or training ship(s) and in

immediate preparation for these; maintaining and improving competence in subjects being taught; preparing contemporary teaching materials; conferring with students on course materials; directing individual and group studies and practica; reviewing written examinations and papers; evaluating presentations; supervising independent study projects, supervising or teaching clinical cooperatives or industry programs, and assigning grades according to existing Academy policy.

Other Aspects Of Faculty Performance

Collegiality, as well as professional and ethical conduct, enhances teaching, learning and the general reputation of all persons in the academy. Therefore, all faculty members are expected to serve in a collegial fashion and in accordance with professional and ethical principles when dealing with other faculty members, students, administrators, and members of the public.

DUTIES
• Teach at undergraduate and graduate level in areas allocated by the Department Head and reviewed from time to time by the Department Head.
• Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high quality curriculum.
• Assist in the development of learning materials, by preparing syllabus and lesson plans and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance.
• Participate in the development, administration and marking of exams and other assessments.
• Provide advice and support to students.
• Inform students of their progress by promptly returning assignments, quizzes, papers and exams
• Office Hours required per week: Varies by assignment, typically 2-3 for an adjunct teaching 12 credits or more.
• Maintain an awareness and enforce fire and health and safety regulations applicable to the teaching location.

Essential Skills
• Teaching and other forms of public presentation.
• Proven record of ability to supervise academic work by undergraduates or masters students.
• Proven record of ability to manage time and work to strict deadlines.
• Ability to write clearly and tailor communication style to meet the needs of the recipient.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Commitment to high quality teaching and fostering a positive learning environment for students
• Commitment to MMA’s policy of equal opportunity and the ability to work harmoniously with colleagues and students of all genders, cultures and backgrounds
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills are essential
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
• High degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in a relevant field of specialization.*
• Candidates must have a 3 years minimum industrial experience in their appropriate industry.
• Prior successful teaching/training experience desired.
• Membership in relevant professional organization(s).
• Applicable professional license(s).
• Normally will have produced creative work, professional writing or research in refereed and other professional journals, and be a recognized authority in the field of specialization. Must meet Academy criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor.
• * Preferred but not required for: Lab Instructor, ET101, and ET399 positions.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
• Background check is required
• Tobacco-free campus.
• Must present original copies of transcripts

COURSES/POSITIONS AVAILABLE

EG234 : Power Equipment Lab — An introduction to marine and stationary power plant systems

and equipment through study, inspection, and maintenance applications. Topics include lubrication and lube oil purification systems; pumps; air removal equipment; and heat exchangers; piping systems and valves; control systems for temperature, pressure, and flow; compressed air systems; distilling plants; and auxiliary steam turbines. In addition, basic equipment techniques and tag-out safety procedures are introduced. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisite: EG101. Rec. 1, Lab 2, Cr. 2. One three-hour lab per week - Two instructors (lead, assistant) per lab - Typical Class Size 16 Lab Instructors for up to two sections - Compensation starts at $2,000/section (2 units)

EG243 : Welding — An introduction to and practice in the principles, safety aspects, and correct

operations of arc welding and oxyacetylene cutting. Emphasis is on all-position shielded metal arc welding. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 1, Lab 2, Cr. 2.

One three-hour lab per week - Two instructors (lead, assistant) per lab - Typical Class Size 16

Lab Instructors for up to five sections - Compensation starts at $2,000/section (2 units)

EG351 : Machine Tool Operations II — Practical study of the operation and utilization of lathes

and milling machines. Provides a continuing opportunity to receive actual practice in threading and milling projects. Prerequisite: EG252. Rec. 1, Lab 3, Cr. 2.5. One four-hour lab per week - Two instructors (lead, assistant) per lab - Typical Class Size 24

Lab Assistant Instructor for up to four sections - Compensation starts at $2,500/section (2.5 unit)

EG372L : Electrical Power II Lab— Builds on ET/ES371 to develop an understanding of design,

construction, operational characteristics, efficiency and maintenance of DC and single- and 3-phase AC machinery, and pulse-width modulation (PWM) and its applications to propulsion and industrial drives. Lab work will emphasize principles of safe and efficient operation, troubleshooting, and installation of electrical machinery and systematic use of measuring equipment. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: MS110 or MS150, ET371 or ES371, PS102 or PS162, CE203 or CO200 or CO201 or CO203. Rec. .5, Lab. 1.5 One two-hour lab per week - Two instructors (lead, assistant) per lab - Typical Class Size 16

Lab Assistant Instructor for up to four labs - Compensation starts at $1,250/section (1.25 unit)

EG481L : Marine Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Lab— Refrigeration processes encountered

in the marine field and industry. Includes the design, operation, and maintenance of the principal

refrigeration cycle components, reciprocating and rotary centrifugal compressors, and the

refrigerants used. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the

Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded

assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements.

Prerequisite: ET211 or ES201 Rec. .2, Lab. .8 One one-hour lab per week - Two instructors (lead, assistant) per lab - Typical Class Size 12 Lab Assist Instructor needed for up to four labs - Compensation starts at $750/section_(0.75 units)

ES205 : Engineering Statics — The study of forces applied to structures. Includes an introduction

to vector mechanics, static equilibrium, two and three-dimensional force systems, distributed

forces, and friction. Structures studied include trusses, frames, and beams. Prerequisites: MS110 or

MS150 and PS102 or PS162. Rec. 3, Cr. 3. Three one-hour lectures per week - One instructor per section - Typical Class Size 24 Lead Instructor needed for one section - Compensation starts at $3,000/section (3 units)

ET101 : Graphics — Study and practice in lettering, use of tools, methods of geometric

construction, multiview projection, orthographic representation, and delineation applied to marine

technology and engineering. This course supports the marine license program requirements to

meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have

embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3. Two two-hour lecture/lab per week - One lecturer per lab - Typical Class Size 20 Lecturer needed for up to four sections - Compensation starts at $3,000/section (3 units)

ET201L : Fluid Power Lecture— An introduction to applied fluid mechanics, including properties,

hydrostatic pressure, flow and pressure, flow and pressure measurements, forces on areas,

continuity equation, Bernoulli and general energy equations, analysis of piping systems for losses,

and pump selection. These principles are applied to a variety of typical engineering problems in

fluid systems. This course is designed to develop each student’s ability to analyze engineering

problems. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards

for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment

requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: MS101

and CS150 (or equivalent). Rec .5, Lab 1.5 Three one-hour lectures per week - One lecturer per section - Typical Class Size 24 Lecturer needed for up to two sections - Compensation starts at $3,000/section (3.0 units)

ET201L : Fluid Power Lab— An introduction to applied fluid mechanics, including properties,

hydrostatic pressure, flow and pressure, flow and pressure measurements, forces on areas,

continuity equation, Bernoulli and general energy equations, analysis of piping systems for

losses, and pump selection. These principles are applied to a variety of typical engineering

problems in fluid systems. This course is designed to develop each student’s ability to analyze

engineering problems. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the

Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have

embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: MS101 and CS150 (or equivalent). Rec .5, Lab 1.5 One two-hour lab per week - Two instructors (lead, assistant) per lab - Typical Class Size 16 Lab Assist Instructor needed for up to four labs - Compensation starts at $1,250/section (1.25 unit)

ET399: Intermediate CADD - This class will build upon the Solidworks foundation laid in

ET101. Students will control drawings with relations in addition to using dimensions. Using

Solidworks, students will build advanced parts, assemblies & drawings that include material &

cut lists, and the use of 3D printers. To build prototypes of parts and complete assemblies. The

final project will be building a single cylinder steam engine that will run on air. Prerequisites:

ET101 or instructor permission. Rec 1.5 Lab 2.5, Cr 2. Two two-hour lab per week - One instructor per section - Typical Class Size 16 Instructor needed for up to one section - Compensation starts at $2,750/section (2.75 unit)

ET-401L: Automation & Control Lab - A study of principles and hardware for control and

automation systems as applied to processes in marine and shoreside power plants. Media studied

include pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical/electronic. This course supports the

marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and

Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be

completed in addition to the class requirements. Prerequisites: EG372, CE203 or CO200 or

CO201 or CO203. Co-requisite: ET432. Rec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3. One two-hour lab per week - Two instructors (lead, assistant) per lab - Typical Class Size 16 Lab Assist Instructor needed for up to one lab - Compensation starts at $1,250/section (1.25 units)

ET452 : Technical Communications — Extension of the theory and practice of communications

tasks of a working engineer or technologist, including engineering proposals and reports;

mechanism and process description; instructions, accident or casualty reports; technical

specifications; and progress reports. Application of effective visual aids to both oral and written

communications will be emphasized. This course supports the marine license program

requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The

course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the

class requirements. Rec. 3, Cr. 3. Three one-hour lectures per week - One instructor per section - Typical Class Size 14 Lead Instructor needed for up to two sections - Compensation starts at $4,000/section (4 units)

NE202: Nuclear Materials and Their Applications: An extension of nuclear engineering

operations, this course delves into the industrial uses of nuclear materials including power

generation, biological and chemical testing, calibration of instruments, as well as monitoring

and optimizing manufacturing processes. The course supports the MMA nuclear engineering

minor. Prerequisites: Ne-201. Rec. 3, Cr. 3. Two 75-minute lecture/lab sessions per week - One lecturer per section - Typical Class Size 16 Lecturer needed for one section - Compensation starts at $3,000/section (3 units)

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via Chronicle Of Higher Education posted_at: 24 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
This document describes duties that the Academy expects of faculty members. These may change with each academic year, through discussions between you and your department chair/dean of faculty/provost. You will be reviewed and evaluated based on how well you perform these duties in a retention and promotion process. The responsibilities for this position will include the following: teaching... student advising, scholarship, service, and administrative This document describes duties that the Academy expects of faculty members. These may change with each academic year, through discussions between you and your department chair/dean of faculty/provost. You will be reviewed and evaluated based on how well you perform these duties in a retention and promotion process.

The responsibilities for this position will include the following: teaching... student advising, scholarship, service, and administrative responsibilities. Teaching is the fundamental responsibility of each faculty member; all faculty members are expected to participate in this activity.

The incumbent will teach general undergraduate engineering courses at the discretion of the department chair, typically including courses with a focus on electrical and electronic principles and the associated technologies used in the fields of shore side power engineering and marine engineering. In other words, you may teach courses with students in various engineering programs, both shoreside and marine.

TEACHING

Teaching responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Time spent in the classroom, laboratory, and online
• Preparation for classroom, laboratory, and online classes
• Maintaining and improving competence in subjects being taught
• Preparing contemporary teaching materials
• Conferring with students on course materials
• Directing individual, group study, and recitation
• Reviewing written examinations and papers
• Evaluating presentations
• Supervising independent study projects
• Supporting industrial field experiences (co-ops) in the PET program

ADVISING

Student advising includes time spent meeting with students regarding academic, curricular, industrial field experience, and full-time career matters.

SERVICE

Academy service includes, but is not limited to, service on the Faculty Senate, Academy and Engineering Departmental committees. Professional service implies the use of academic and professional expertise to serve your profession, the community, the state, the nation, or the world.

SCHOLARSHIP

Professors must evidence their documented and continued professional development. Scholarship enables individuals to remain current in the theory, practice, knowledge, skills and/or pedagogy of their disciplines. For some, scholarship and continued professional development may mean hands-on development and training in industry. The scholarly expectations of faculty should be consistent with the mission and purposes of Maine Maritime Academy.

OTHER ASPECTS OF FACULTY PERFORMANCE

Collegiality, as well as professional and ethical conduct, enhances teaching, learning and the general reputation of all people in the academy. Therefore, all faculty members are expected to serve in a collegial fashion and in accordance with professional and ethical principles when dealing with other faculty members, students, administrators, and members of the public.

DUTIES
• Teach at the undergraduate level in areas allocated by the department chair or dean. Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high-quality curriculum in taught courses as well as the PET program. Assist in the development of learning materials, preparing lesson plans and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance.
• Participate in departmental and faculty seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
• Participate in the development, administration and marking of exams and other assessments of students within and without your department.
• Inform students of their progress by promptly returning assignments, quizzes, papers and exams.
• Contribute to departmental, faculty, or Academy-wide working groups or committees as requested.
• Maintain one’s own continuing professional development.
• Will be required to support and participate in summer industrial field experience courses for Power Engineering Technology students every other summer, maximum of 20 students per summer.
• Expected to advise students in the engineering undergraduate programs, and assist in department academic and administrative functions including serving on departmental and campus-wide committees.

All academic staff are expected to demonstrate their ongoing commitment to academic excellence; that is, to the conduct of possible research, publication, teaching, and other forms of knowledge transfer, at the highest levels of achievement.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS
• Teaching and other forms of public presentation
• Ability to supervise academic work by undergraduate students
• Ability to manage time and work to strict deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
• High degree of professionalism
• Integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and conditions

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or engineering technology
• Experience in the power engineering, naval nuclear power, or plant engineering fields
• Experience with high-voltage equipment installation, operation, and/or training
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Advanced degree(s) in electrical engineering or electronic engineering
• Professional or research experience in the electrical power industry
• State of Maine Third Class Stationary Steam License or higher, other states considered
• U.S. Coast Guard Electro-Technical Officer or Equivalent Rating
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or demonstrated progress towards licensure
• Academic instructional experience

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
• Tobacco-free campus
• Background check required
• Must present official copies of transcripts

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
• Typical classroom and office environment are in multi-story buildings with elevator access.
• Work in the labs may require climbing up and down ladders and gangways, lifting and carrying materials, occasional work in excess heat, cold, dampness or dry atmospheric conditions.
• Occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Climbing steep stairs or vertical ladders without assistance
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