Maritime Vocational Lecturer (Pool Position)-Spring 2025 Openings

DEPARTMENT OF MARINE TRANSPORTATION MARITIME VOCATIONAL LECTURER MULTIPLE FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME NON-TENURE TRACK

(POOL POSITION)

Spring 2025 Openings

Applicants expecting to be considered at this time must complete and submit their online employment application and requested materials to Human Resources to receive priority consideration for the position. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open since it is a pool position. 

ABOUT CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY MARITIME ACADEMY (Cal Maritime): Located on a compact but scenic waterfront campus in Vallejo, California (30 miles northeast of San Francisco), California State University Maritime Academy (Cal Maritime) is a unique and specialized campus of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system. Serving a population of approximately 1100 undergraduate and 50 graduate students, we are one of only seven degree-granting maritime academies in the United States — and the only one on the West Coast. Cal Maritime offers six baccalaureate degrees in Business Administration, Global Studies and Maritime Affairs (GSMA), Facilities Engineering Technology, Marine Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, and Marine Transportation. The undergraduate curriculum includes licensing programs for future merchant marine, coast guard and naval reserve officers. Cal Maritime also offers a Master of Science in Transportation and Engineering Management degree. For more information about California State University Maritime Academy, please visit our web page at http://www.csum.edu.

Our programs focus on intellectual learning, applied technology, leadership development, and global awareness. Cal Maritime students participate in training cruises aboard the Training Ship Golden Bear or other international educational experiences - gaining a unique perspective on our increasingly global culture and economy. Cal Maritime is committed to being a leading educational institution recognized for excellence in the business, engineering, operations, security and policy of the transportation industries of the Pacific Rim and beyond. We are equally committed to hiring and retaining diverse and dedicated faculty and staff who lead the way in helping our students expand their knowledge and potential.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Department of Marine Transportation manages the Marine Transportation degree and provides instructional support to other degree programs on campus.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Teaching courses in vessel maintenance and operations
• Teaching courses in marine survival
• Teaching courses in small vessel operations
• Teaching other maritime courses, as needed
• Develop course material and content applicable to assigned courses
• Grading student performance and assessing STCW competencies in a timely manner
• Attend all required faculty training sessions, faculty meetings, or otherwise directed by Department Chair or Dean
• Complete all required training prescribed by the CSU or Cal Maritime by due date

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current and valid United States Coast Guard license as 3rd Mate or higher, unlimited, STCW compliant; limited USCG license/endorsements may be accepted in lieu of the unlimited license but placement will be at the entry level.
• Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate discipline of Marine Transportation. Equivalent experience (military, marine industry, etc.) may be accepted in lieu of the degree but placement will be at the entry level.
• At least five years in vessel operations of progressive responsibilities

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree
• Relevant Teaching experience
• Ship and Workboat (tugs, supply, ferries, etc.) experience with applicable endorsements
• Senior USCG unlimited license
• Ice navigation, DP Operator, DL PIC, Ship Handling experience

SALARY COMPENSATION: 

• Hiring salary is budgeted at $5,500 - $6,500 per month commensurate with experience and qualification.
• CSU Salary Range: $5,497 - $8,471 per month.