Job Description

Job Description

SUNY Maritime College

Location: Bronx, NY Category: Faculty Positions Posted On: Thu Oct 2 2025 Job Description:

The Maritime College, State University of New York, invites applications for the position of Vice Chair, Engine License within the Engineering Department. The Vice Chair will report directly to the Department Chair, Engineering Department and will hold an academic appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor depending upon qualifications and experience in addition to the administrative title of Vice Chair.

The Vice Chair fills a mission-critical role in overseeing and enhancing the engine license training program at Maritime College. We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated to work with young men and women seeking a career in the merchant marine and maritime industry and also a colleague who can inspire and reinvigorate the training program, working collaboratively with the crew of the training ship, as well and faculty and staff across the campus.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administration of the USCG-approved engine license training program, planning training activities ashore and aboard the College's training ship during the annual Summer Sea Term (SST)
• Directing engineering training during SST underway as Senior Engine Training Officer (SETO). The candidate is expected to participate partially or fully in at least two SST evolutions every three years. A prorated salary stipend may be applied

• Teaching appropriate courses during the academic year ashore, variable course relief as needed (1/4 to 1/2 reduction)

• Assist the Chair of Engineering as needed

• Work with the Director of Maritime Education and Training on all matters involving STCW licensure, including Summer Sea Term and Cadet Shipping

This position will be administrative, renewable with a 12-month obligation, including academic duties at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor. This position is a tenure track academic appointment at the appropriate rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. Participation in summer sea term (SST) is expected as indicated above. When not on SST, the Vice Chair will be the primary onshore administrative and logistical support.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline appropriate to the College's engineering programs Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Electrical Engineering or closely related field
• A valid active or inactive management-level (1A/E or C/E) USCG engineering license with STCW certificate
• Possess or be able to obtain a current valid US Passport, Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC), Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC), and Valid Medical Certificate
• Industrial experience, especially in the marine industry
• Minimum of 3 years of previous experience in budget control, personnel management, and training development
• Strong commitment to fostering an inclusive environment and enabling students across racial, ethnic, identity, and socio-economic groups to reach their maximum potential

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience administering USCG and STCW requirements and procedures for STCW licensure of US Merchant Marine Engineering Officers
• Registration as a professional engineer
• Graduate Degree in Engineering

At the discretion of the College, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted in part where the candidate can satisfactorily demonstrate an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in this position.

Additional Information:

Classification : The Assistant, Associate or Professor 12 Months are UUP positions. The anticipated salary will be $115,000.00 to $150,000.00 for the contract and includes tuition assistance opportunities as part of an outstanding benefits package (for more information, please see the UUP Full-Time Benefits-at-a-Glance). Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Review of applications will commence immediately and conclude when the position is filled.

Special Notes: Fair Labor Standard Acts (FLSA) Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external searches to occur simultaneously.

Budget Title: Assistant, Associate or Professor 12 Months

Local Title: Vice Chair - Engine STCW License Program & Assistant, Associate or Professor 12 Months

SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For our full non-discrimination statement, see: -action.

SUNY Maritime College is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, volunteers and the general public that use our facilities. Therefore, in order to ensure the hiring of employees of the highest integrity and to maintain a safe campus community, SUNY Maritime College will conduct pre-employment background investigations on all individuals for whom employment is to be offered.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

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Compensation details: 115000

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Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Summer work, Second job, Work at office, Local area, Immediate start,

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