Adjun ct Engineering Instructor – Summer 202 6 semester (May 5-July 28) Course: BIW ET23 5: Material Properties and Testing Duty Location: Brunswick, Maine 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 prog rams, 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 BIW ET235 Material Properties and Testing , a 3 -credit undergraduate course taught as part of the Bath Iron Works Apprenticeship Program and MMA ’s Associate Degree Programs in Ship Design and Ship Production. • Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high quality curriculum in Maine Maritime’s BIW Program in Ship Design & Ship Production. • Assist in the development of learning materials, by preparing syllabus and lesson plans and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance. • Develop, administ er and mark 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 1.5-3 hours , total in -person and online. • 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. • Ability to supervise academic work by undergra duates or masters 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. • 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 (graduate degree preferred) from an accredited institution in a relevant field, such as mechanical engineering, materials science, materials engin eering, or naval architecture . • Minimum of 3 years 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 Professor. SPECIAL CONDITIONS • Background check is required • Tobacco -free campus. • Must present original copies of transcripts COURSES/POSITIONS AVAILABLE BIW ET235 : Material Properties & Testing — This course is part of the BIW Apprenticeship Program — A foundation course designed to acquaint the student with the properties and testing procedures of today’s common industrial materials used in ship building. Materials science, application considerations, and analysis of properties of metals, polymers, wood, material coatings, ceramics and composites will be covered through classroom and laboratory activity. Students will study the destructive and non -destructive testing procedures performed to identify and determine mechanical, physical and other proper ties for specific industrial and ship building applications. Rec. 3, Lab 0, Cr. 3 . In addition to teaching the course, the instructor will maintain at least one “after -hours” 60- minute recitation/help -session period s each week , with at least one held on -site. The course is scheduled to meet once per week, on Tuesdays f rom 12:00 to 3:30 PM, from May 5 – July 28, 202 6. One three -hour l ecture period per week One instructor per section plus a teaching/lab assistant Projected Class Size : 20 Compensation starts at $ 3,500/section TO APPLY Go to Maine Maritime Academy's Employment page: https://mainemaritime.edu/employment -at-mma/faculty -positions/ . Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume including contact information for at least three professional references using the online Employment Application . Do Not Send Personally Identifiable Information (PII) by email. PLEASE NOTE THAT INCOMPLETE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. All offers are made contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation. Individuals cruising onboard our ships are also required to undergo a pre - employment drug -screening. Tobacco -Free Notice For the health and wellbeing of our community, the Maine Maritime Academy campus and vessels (ashore and afloat) are smoke - and tobacco -free as of August 1, 2016. • Smoke and Tobacco Free Campus Policy (effective 8/1/16) Equal Employment Opportunities Maine Maritime Academy is an equal opportunity employer. The Academy complies with federal and/or state law that prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national o rigin, ethnicity, ancestry, marital status, disability, age, genetic information or veteran status. The Academy provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals upon request. Women, minorities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. MMA is unable at this time to sponsor visas. We welcome foreign nationals with valid U.S. work authorization to apply. For further information Email the chair of the BIW Program, Dr. Damon Gannon, at damon.gannon@mma.edu .
