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Summer Sea Term 2026 (Multiple Positions) - Deck Training Officer

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Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Maritime Academy
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Full Time, Faculty - Natural Sciences

DEPARTMENT: Marine Transportation

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Maritime Vocational Lecturer

APPROXIMATE STARTING DATE: May 2026

ITINERARY: West Coast, Central, and possibly South Pacific. More details forthcoming.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Department of Marine Transportation of the Cal Poly Maritime Academy invites applications for temporary positions to serve as Deck Training Officers for the 2026 Summer Sea Term. Position is paid on a monthly basis and the expected duration is approximately 65 days.

CRUISE PERIOD: The operation of the training ship Golden Bear involves student management with faculty acting in advisory safety capacity. First‑year students perform elementary tasks, while third‑year students perform the duties of ship's officers— from loading the ship's cargo of provisions and lighting off the plant, to navigating and providing power for the ship. Grades are assigned by faculty members based on actual performance, professionalism, and aptitude for life at sea as a licensed officer.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. Applications received by close of business day on November 7, 2025 will receive priority consideration.

ABOUT CAL POLY MARITIME ACADEMY: Located on a compact but scenic waterfront campus in Vallejo, California (30 miles northeast of San Francisco), Cal Poly Maritime Academy is a unique and specialized campus of the 23‑campus system. Serving a population of approximately 1000 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 Poly Maritime Academy offers seven baccalaureate degrees in Business Administration, International Strategy and Security, Facilities Engineering Technology, Marine Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Transportation, and Oceanography. The undergraduate curriculum includes licensing programs for future merchant marine, Coast Guard, and Naval reserve officers. Cal Poly Maritime Academy also offers a Master of Science in Transportation and Engineering Management degree. Please visit our website for more information about Cal Poly Maritime Academy.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Stand watches and/or instruct students in radar, deck maintenance and operations, shipboard firefighting, celestial navigation, mooring, etc.
• Other duties: drills, standing in port watches, conducting lectures for assigned courses.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Unlimited U.S. Coast Guard license
• Current STCW endorsement including an active medical certificate valid for STCW
• Valid TWIC card
• Valid Passport

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Senior deck license with significant sea experience
• Experience assessing STCW competencies
• Teaching experience at the college level
• Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in Marine Transportation or related field

SALARY COMPENSATION:

• CSU Salary Range: $6,258 - $9,657 per month.
• Hiring salary is between $8,000 - $8,500 per month commensurate with education, experience and licensure.

BENEFITS: An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available for “qualifying” positions which includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement plans, fee waiver, vacation, and sick leave.

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK:

• Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States within three days from the date of hire.
• A background check investigation (including criminal records check and drug screening) is required prior to employment.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Interested parties must apply online through the Cal Poly Maritime Academy Jobs website. Click “APPLY NOW” to complete and submit the application and attach required documents (cover letter, resume).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly Maritime Academy provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Maritime Academy complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Cal Poly Maritime Academy is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly Maritime Academy, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.