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Assistant/Associate Professor, Marine Transportation

Posted November 5, 2026

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Assistant/Associate Professor, Marine Transportation Jobs Resumes Apply at:https://jobs.calpoly.edu/en-us/job/562726/assistantassociate-professor-marine-transportation Assistant/Associate Professor, Marine Transportation Category Shipboard Officer / Personnel / Crew Salary 106,000 - 117,000 yearly Employment type Full Time Experience Mid Career Skills REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSUSCG MMC as Third Mate, Unlimited, with all currently required STCW endorsements, or, Master of TowingBachelor’s degree in Marine Transportation or a closely related field.Minimum of five years of seagoing experience on commercial vessels or comparable shoreside experience in the maritime industry.Effective communication and interpersonal skills.The ability to be a productive team player and to interact well with peers, students, industry, government agencies, and the public is essential.Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching, as well as demonstrated ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings are required.Excellent leadership skills are required.Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSUSCG Chief Mate or Master, Unlimited license or experience as a tugboat masterAdditional maritime endorsements (e.g., Dynamic Positioning, Tankerman-PIC, LNG, Designated Examiner).Command-level seagoing experience.Master’s degree in a related field.Teaching experience (maritime training courses preferred).Shoreside experience in the maritime industry.The ability to collaborate with faculty across the College and University is desirable. Preference will be given to those with experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience who bring professional capabilities and those who can build connections with industry and foster new relationships. Description Major Duties and Responsibilities include:Teach, develop, and assess basic and advanced maritime courses.Deliver lectures and conduct applied demonstrations in laboratory settings.Teach, assess, and document completion of STCW competencies.Provide instruction aboard the Academy’s fl