First Application Review Date: 07 August 2026; Open until filled
Posting: July 2026
Start Date: September 1, 2026 preferred
Division: Academic Affairs; Systems Engineering Department
Union Affiliation: Massachusetts State College Association (MSCA)
Position Number: FY27-01
Supervision Received: Systems Engineering Department Chair
Supervision Exercised: Subordinate professional, classified, and student personnel in areas of responsibility
General Responsibilities
The Systems Engineering Department invites applications for a full-time tenure-track teaching faculty member at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level. This position supports the educational mission of the Academy and the Department within the School of Engineering to provide high-quality educational opportunities to our cadets. The curriculum includes applied engineering courses that focus on the engineering design of conventional, alternative, and renewable energy generation systems as well as power distribution, facility operations and management.
Note that there is no research or publication requirement for this position. We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual who loves teaching and shares our dedication to excellence in undergraduate education.
General Responsibilities:
- Teach an academic course load of 12 credits per semester in Department courses including Electrical Power Distribution, Energy Systems, and Energy Strategy and Management, as well as core engineering courses in Electronics and Electrical Machines with associated Labs, as needed
- Responsible for undergraduate laboratory instruction and curricula, including design of the quality, efficacy, and learning outcomes of experiments
- Advise, mentor, and guide cadets on individual plans of study and progress toward degree
- Develop and teach new courses as needed, consistent with emerging industry demands and the academic goals of the Department
- Participate in Department and Academy-wide academic committees to continuously improve MMA’s degree programs and support the academic mission of the Academy.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Hold a PhD in Engineering, OR; Hold a Master of Science in Engineering and maintain a Professional Engineer license in any State, with capability of receiving a Massachusetts license within the first six months of employment, OR; Hold either a Master of Science in Engineering or a Professional Engineer license in any State and have the ability to obtain the other within 5 years.
- Demonstrated teaching effectiveness and/or classroom innovation
- Demonstrated ability in student mentoring and student development
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in engineering
- Have legal authorization to work in the United States by the proposed start date
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching the specific Department and core courses listed above in General Responsibilities
- Relevant Systems Engineering or Engineering Management experience in the energy industry
- Relevant professional work experience or industry experience
- Demonstrated ability to teach multiple courses, and adapt to new topics
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Salary
$75,000-$84,000, based on education, qualifications and experience. Tenure-Track appointment at the Instructor, Assistant, or Associate level will be commensurate with prior fulltime teaching experience.
How to Apply
Please submit the following documents: cover letter, resume, MMA application, and contact information of five (5) professional references. The MMA application is located on the employment opportunities under Human Resources on the MMA website: www.maritime.edu. Application materials may be saved, attached, and sent electronically to hr@maritime.edu. Alternatively, submit application materials by USPS to: Human Resources Department, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532. Applicants selected for interview must be prepared to deliver a twenty-minute presentation on a relevant topic provided by MMA. Finalist must complete a drug screening and background check.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
