Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Marine Transportation

The University of Alaska Southeast-Ketchikan Campus invites applications for a nine-month tenure track Assistant Professor of Marine Transportation. The successful candidate will teach classes and provide service in support of degree and certificate programs at the UAS Maritime Training Center. Course assignments will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications, but may include classes such as Basic Training, Proficiency in Survival Craft, Radar Observer, Master 100 Ton and Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel, and other above deck/mates courses; and/or courses as part of the Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED) curriculum; and/or support operation of a ship/bridge simulator. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team of enthusiastic faculty at the UAS Maritime Training Center in training Alaska’s maritime workforce in one of the flagship programs of the Ketchikan Campus. The successful applicant will teach courses as a primary responsibility while continuing to develop, deliver, and expand marine transportation program opportunities for students. Ketchikan is well-known for its natural beauty, for being a hub of activity in the arts and humanities, its living Indigenous cultures on the homeland of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples, and by its nickname as the Salmon Capital of the World.

The preferred candidate will possess excellent written and oral communication skills. This position requires the ability to work effectively within a complex university career education training environment. Experience working in different types of ships or in different areas of the maritime industry. Ability to work effectively with the diverse workforce in Alaska and current UAS students, including with first generation, Alaska Native, military, non-traditional, and geographically-dispersed students.

The applicant should have at least two years of experience as Officer in Charge of Navigation Watch (OICNW) on a vessel of 200 GRT; OR at least five years sailing time as a licensed engineer. Experience operating a maritime simulator is desired but not required. Must possess ability to provide excellent direct training and instruction to marine transportation students.

Preferred Qualifications:
EITHER A USCG licensed 1600 Master or Third Mate Unlimited or higher; OR a USCG licensed Chief Engineer (C/E) or First Assistant Engineer (2A/E)- Unlimited Motor with steam endorsement.
One year of experience operating a maritime simulator (such as a bridge simulator or engine room simulator).
Bachelor's degree, teaching experience, and towing experience.
Maritime academy or marine engineering training program graduate.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work effectively within a complex university career education training environment.
Experience working in different types of ships or in different areas of the maritime industry. Ability to work effectively with the diverse workforce in Alaska and current UAS students, including with first generation, Alaska Native, military, non-traditional, and geographically-dispersed students.

Minimum Qualifications:

An Associate's degree or higher, or equivalent education and training.
EITHER two years of experience as Officer in Charge of Navigation Watch (OICNW) on a vessel of 200 GRT USCG license; OR a USCG Second Assistant Engineer (2A/E)- Unlimited Motor with steam endorsement or higher.
Ability to be USCG approved to teach marine transportation courses.

An unrestricted Alaska driver’s license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving criteria is required.

Position Details:

This position is located on the Ketchikan Campus. This is a full-time, 9 month, represented, tenure track faculty position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. 

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Application review will begin immediately. 

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for this position, applicants much include the following documents with their online application:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Statement reflecting a commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.
• Copy of graduate transcripts. Unofficial copies are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.
• Contact information for three professional references.

This position is represented by United Academics-AAUP/AFT (UNAC). https://unitedacademicsak.org/.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact William Urquhart, PhD, Ketchikan Campus Director, at wlurquhartii@alaska.edu or (907)228-4527.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.