Marine Transportation (AssistantAssociate Professor)

*PLEASE NOTE:This announcement establishes an open continuous (6 month) vacancy announcement. Given our continuing need for top professionals in this field we will review applications on an as needed basis.

As an Assistant or Associate Professoryou will be responsible for the development and conduct educational courses and programs within the department in particular teaching classes in Nautical Science. You will be responsible for academic mentoring of Midshipmen carrying out research and scholarly activities and assuming a share of departmental and institutional service activities.

The Ideal Candidate for this position is a highly motivated and experienced professional who possess a Masters Degree or higher teaching experience at an accredited institution of higher education and industry experience in the related field to the position.

Conditions of employment

• This is an Excepted Service position.
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• You must be a and eligible for consideration.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period (OR INSERT trial period) your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.This position may be eligible for situational telework. Telework approval will be determined byyour immediate supervisor or manager following the agencys telework policy and guidance. Ifparticipating in the telework program you will be required to sign a telework agreement detailing

SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.

TELEWORK: This position may be eligible for situational telework. Telework approval will be determined by your immediate supervisor or manager following the agencys telework policy and guidance. If participating in the telework program you will be required to sign a telework agreement detailingagency telework policy requirements working conditions and expectations for the position.

TRIAL PERIOD:This is anExcepted Serviceposition. This job will be filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive service. Applicants selected for an excepted serviceposition may be subject to a two-year trial period.

LICENSURE:Applicants must have a current (not expired) U.S. Coast Guard License valid for service on United States Flag Commercial Ships as a Chief Mate Unlimited Tonnage or higher and a valid credential issued under the International Convention of Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) as amended; Federal Communications Commission (FCC) STCW endorsed for Global Maritime Distress and Safety (GMDSS) operator is required. A current Tankerman (PIC) endorsement for Dangerous Liquids (DL) or Liquified Gas (LG) is preferred.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position you must meet the Education and Specialized Experience requirements below. You must include experience in your resume and provide supporting documentation for verification.

To qualify for a Nautical Science (Assistant Professor) position you must have a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Marine Transportation or a related field and have one year of teaching experience at the college level. Practical experience as a licensed officer or management experience in the shoreside transportation industry may be substituted for teaching experience.

To qualify for a Nautical Science (Associate Professor) position you must have a Masters degree from an accredited college or university in Marine Transportation or a related field and five years of teaching experience at the college level. Up to five years practical experience as a licensed officer or mid-level management experience in the shoreside transportation industry may be substituted for teaching experience on a one-for-one basis.

Examples of related fields included but are not limited to: Logistics/Supply Chain Management Naval Architecture Maritime Operations and Technology Nautical Science (Safety of Life at Sea Terrestrial and/or Celestial Navigation RADAR/Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) Electronic Navigation Seamanship Maritime Communication Firefighting (Marine) etc.) Marine Environmental Science (Meteorology Oceanography etc.).

Highly Desirable Skills:

• Sailing experience as Master unlimited tonnage upon oceans and/or
• Tankerman Dangerous Liquids certification with recent commercial sailing experience and/or
• LNG and/or chemical tanker experience and/or
• Current USCG License as Master of Towing Vessels with sailing experience and/or
• Experience sailing as Master of Articulated Tug-Barge (ATB) units and/or
• Sailing experience involving polar navigation and/or ice seamanship and/or
• Certification and experience as a Dynamic Positioning Officer (DPO) and/or
• Simulation-based teaching experience at a USCG-recognized simulator training facility/institution and/or
• Traditional classroom teaching experience at a USCG-recognized maritime training school or academy and/or
• Shore-side managerial experience related to ship operations management and/or administration and/or
• FCC GMDSS examiner license and/or
• Maritime simulation experience.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Accountability: Demonstrates responsibility for personal and team performance ensuring high-quality timely and cost-effective results. Sets clear objectives prioritizes tasks delegates effectively and adheres to established control systems and rules.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in utilizing computers software applications databases and automated systems to accomplish work efficiently.
• Customer Service: Engages with clients and customersincluding midshipmen faculty and external stakeholdersto assess needs provide information or assistance resolve problems and satisfy expectations. Committed to delivering quality products and services.
• Developing Others: Fosters the growth of others by providing ongoing feedback and creating opportunities for learning through both formal and informal methods.
• Education and Training: Possesses knowledge of teaching training research making presentations lecturing testing and other instructional methods.

For all types of consideration experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

For additional information about applying to Federal positions please click on the following link: applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.