Open Rank Faculty Position in Marine Engineering STCW Instruction (continuous recruitment) - SUNY Ma - Military veterans preferred

SUNY Maritime College

Location: Bronx, NY Category: Faculty Positions Posted On: Wed May 7 2025 Job Description:

The School of Engineering at Maritime College, State University of New York, invites applications for the position of Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the School of Engineering. The Maritime School of Engineering consists of three departments: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical and Facilities Engineering, and Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. The school offers Bachelor of Engineering degrees in Electrical, Facilities, Marine, and Mechanical Engineering, and Naval Architecture. All B.E. programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. We welcome applications from candidates with any Marine background or closely related discipline.

Successful candidates for appointment as Lecturer will have most, if not all, of the following qualifications:

• Active (or previously held) licensure as a USCG Engineering Officer - Unlimited Horsepower or an equivalent foreign endorsement
• Experience as an engineering officer in charge of a manned engine room or designated duty engineer in a periodically unmanned engine room (750KW and above)
• A bachelor's degree in marine engineering (5-6 years post-graduation at the time of application) or a closely related discipline, and a willingness to progress academically by attending graduate school while working at SUNY Maritime
• Ability or potential to teach and develop practical STCW courses in topics needed to prepare cadets for the 3rd Assistant Engineer Exam
• Ability to teach and assess cadets during the annual Summer Sea Term onboard the Training Ship Empire State VII (TSES VII) for additional compensation
• Experience with engine room simulators or shipboard experience with modern IAS or IMCS systems.
• A commitment to engage in departmental, school, and college service activities, such as committee work, student recruitment, and outreach events
• A commitment to provide professional service to the engineering community by serving on technical committees and participating in professional organizations
• A commitment to fostering a just, inclusive environment and enabling students across racial, ethnic, identity, and socio-economic groups to reach their maximum potential

Candidates may be considered for Senior Lecturer with most, if not all, of the following additional qualifications:

• A 1st Assistant Engineer or Chief Engineer USCG License
• Dry dock experience as an engineering officer, and/or participation in vessel delivery and sea trials.
• Experience as an engineering officer on a diesel electric propulsion system and in modern sustainability engineering systems onboard
• Steam licensure
• Experience as a port engineer, cargo/gas engineer, technical superintendent of a ship or a (dry/wet) fleet of ships.
• Demonstrated experience in leading projects or groups in a relevant field

Exceptional candidates will be considered for tenure-track appointment as Assistant, Associate or Full Professor where appropriate, based on established criteria in Engineering.

Classification/Salary Range: The Lecturer, Assistant, Associate or Professor position will be an academic year 10 month appointment. The Lecturer 10 Month position is a non-tenure track, while appointments as Assistant, Associate, or Professor are tenure-track." Initial appointment without tenure (non-continuing appointment) will be for a fixed term of two or three years with extensions possible by mutual consent. Tenure (continuing appointment) hire will be considered for those already tenured or with significant previous academic experience and a demonstrated track record of success. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Compensation includes a full benefits package in accordance with UUP contract. For more information, please visit UUP-FT-Benefits-at-a-Glance-Jan-2025.

Special Notes: This is a full-time academic year appointment UUP position subject to budget approval. Fair Labor Standard Acts (FLSA) Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. Review of application to commence immediately.

• Budget Title: Lecturer, Assistant, Associate Professor or Professor 10 Month
• Local Title: Lecturer, Assistant, Associate Professor or Professor 10 Month in STCW

SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For our full non-discrimination statement, see: http://www.sunymaritime.edu/affirmative-action.

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