Opportunity Description
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS: You are applying to a job pool that does not reflect current openings. If a position becomes available during the 2026-2027 academic year and you are selected for an interview, the college will contact you. We are a district of three distinct colleges: North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College and five specialty training centers, which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington. We are leaders in change and innovation.
As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the passionate work of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as we work against systemic racism. Additionally, you will gain the rewarding experience of contributing to the success of an open-access learning institution that prepares students for life and work, fostering a diverse, engaged and dynamic community.
Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy a competitive benefits package, professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice including, committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.
Position Summary The Seattle Colleges are looking for innovative and dedicated faculty members who have a demonstrated commitment to working within a college community that is diverse and serves students from a broad spectrum of socioeconomic and academic backgrounds. Faculty will teach part-time in a wide range of Marine Engineering Technology courses. Successful applicants will have the ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, staff and others in a campus climate that promotes cultural diversity and multicultural understanding in an urban environment.
Successful applicants may be invited to interview at one of the colleges in the Seattle Colleges District, North Seattle, Seattle Central, or South Seattle. Specific teaching assignments will be dependent on the instructor's background, scheduling, and available courses.
Candidates should be willing to teach in a variety of formats such as in-class, hybrid, online and varied class times including days, evenings, and weekends according to program needs.
Seattle Maritime Academy seeks to provide the State of Washington and the local maritime industry with qualified entry-level mariners, representing the diverse communities of Washington. Through active engagement with industry and local communities, SMA works to provide opportunities to enter the maritime industry for those who have been historically excluded and underrepresented.
This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by AFT-Seattle.
The salary range for part-time faculty is (generally P1: A1- E7): $7,703 - $11,537.33 (for a 5-credit single-class workload per quarter). Target start rate of pay is $7,703 - $8,912 (for a 5-credit single-class workload per quarter) A1-C3
Application Procedures: - An attached resume outlining your educational and teaching experience
- Attached Merchant Mariner Credential
- Philosophy of teaching statement demonstrating a commitment to supporting diverse student learners (no more than one page)
- Unofficial transcripts (graduate school only)
- List of courses taught by college and year/quarter (Word file or Excel file)
- An attached cover letter addressing how you meet the duties, responsibilities, and requirements for the position
- Contact information for three professional references
Required application materials must be completed and submitted online
Notice to Applicants:
Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a regular basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
What you will be working on: - Instructing assigned courses (with an emphasis on Coast Guard Approved courses at Qualified Member of the Engineering Department level) in a manner that promotes student engagement and success for a diverse student population;
- Leading efforts to advance equitable student success in shipboard marine engineering, including closing equity gaps, particularly with regard to race and ethnicity;
- Engaging in curriculum and program development incorporating current educational theories and research, particularly with regard to serving marginalized and minoritized students;
- Continuously innovating inclusive and active learning experiences (campus, online, hybrid) in response to assessment and evidence/data analysis;
- Creating unbiased/race-conscious course assessments and evaluations, assessing data, and engaging in continuous improvement of courses based on that analysis in order to advance student achievement of outcomes, success in subsequent courses, and impact on retention, graduation, and successful transition;
- Demonstrating cultural humility and intercultural engagement, including an awareness and understanding of historically disadvantaged populations, and create an educational environment that affirms commitment to equity and diversity;
- Creatively designing learning experiences that extend beyond delivering content and assist students in achieving course, program, and degree outcomes;
- Teaching, advising, and mentoring students holistically from recruitment to transition;
- Engaging in shared governance, including district-wide efforts to build an antiracist institution focused on action to advance access, retention, and success for our most marginalized and vulnerable students and employees;
This description is not intended to cover every aspect of this job, we are a team that works together to meet the needs of those we serve, and every member of the team is expected to contribute, even beyond the specific responsibilities listed in this posting. What you bring as a candidate: (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)
- Current or previously held a minimum of a National 3 rd Assistant Engineer of Steam / Motor / Gas Turbine
- _fm_nmc5_40_web.pdf
- Current or previously held a OICEW or DDE 750 kW/ 1000 HP or More STCW
- _fm_nmc5_213_web.pdf
- Current or previously earned a STCW - Basic Training
- _fm_nmc5_241_web.pdf
- An applicant must have a minimum of five years of seagoing service on a marine vessel, with at least three years as a 3 rd Assistant Engineer and OICEW or above or 10 years experience as a DDE 4000.
- Experience teaching college level or mentoring adults in the workplace.
- Ability to teach while meeting the requirements as set forth by USCG approval.
- Preferred additional qualifications:
- Advanced degrees and a registered professional engineering license (P.E.) are considered positives.
- Train the Trainer Certificate or similar training.
- Bachelor's Degree in Marine Engineering, Marine Engineering Technology, or a related field
- Equivalent Military Experience may be used as a substitute for these requirements
Physical Demands and Disability Accommodation Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, application, interviewing, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact Human Resources .
Office Setting: Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:
- Ability to operate office equipment, receive and interpret data, and prepare various materials
- Ability to exchange information with supervisor, lead, co-workers, and students
- Ability to provide 1:1 support, present to small groups, and work at a computer exercising repetitive hand motion
- Work is performed primarily in office settings with frequent interruptions and encounters noises typical of these settings
Physical Requirements: - Typically works in an office, classroom, and laboratory environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office.
- Will teach course up to 6 hours straight, requiring extended standing and walking.
- Will be required to teach underway aboard the Seattle Maritime Academy training vessel MARITIME INSTRUCTOR.
- Ability to perform range of physical motions, exerting up to 25 pounds; lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; traversing steep shipboard ladders aboard Training Vessel MARITIME INSTRUCTOR and machine shop barge VULCAN; and traversing up and down stairs.
Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, hair texture or protective hairstyles, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of "bullying" behaviors, including "cyber bullying."
Students, employees, and applicants at Seattle Colleges can reach the Title IX Coordinator or ADA/Section 504 Coordinator for questions about discrimination, harassment or grievance procedures.
Background Check Statement Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will complete Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form WA HB 2327 as required.
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