Instructor (Ocean Mapping)

June 5, 2024

INSTRUCTOR (OCEAN MAPPING)

School of Ocean Technology

Marine Institute

(Permanent)

The Marine Institute (MI), a Memorial University of Newfoundland campus, is Canada's most comprehensive centre for education, training, applied research and industrial support for the ocean industries. MI provides more than 20 industry-driven programs ranging from technical certificates to graduate degrees. The Marine Institute consists of three Schools – the School of Ocean Technology, the School of Fisheries, and the School of Maritime Studies, and within these schools are several specialized centres and units that lead in applied research and technology transfer to a variety of industry clients. 

The School of Ocean Technology (SOT) promotes the growth of the ocean technology sector through education, training, applied research, technology transfer, and community engagement. The school delivers certificate, diploma, bachelor, and graduate programs to meet this sector's needs, with an underlying focus on key ocean technologies and development areas such as ocean observation and characterization, and vehicle technology. As new technology continues to shape the ocean industries of the future, SOT plays a critical role in educating and training highly qualified people while leading research and development initiatives to support the growth of these industries. This growth is accomplished with industry support and compliance with international accreditation requirements. SOT is accompanied by the Center for Applied Ocean Technology (CTec), which collaborates with industry and others on the development and application of technology for the practical benefit of all sectors of the maritime community.

DUTIES

Duties include teaching, course development, and course renewal primarily in ocean mapping, observation, and characterization. The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering classroom, laboratory, and field components of the respective courses and performing other related duties as required. They will also be involved in the curriculum development of new programs and courses within SOT. The primary scope of instruction will include the following subject areas: Geodesy, Surveying Principals, Hydrography, Drone Survey Practices, System Mobilization and Integration, and Underwater Acoustics.

Opportunities may exist to lead or contribute to research and project work with industrial clients or other academic partners through SOT/CTec, MI International, or collaboration with other schools. The School of Ocean Technology is actively involved in community engagement activities, and faculty members are expected to participate in this very important aspect of our mandate.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience (5+ years) in hydrographic surveying; graduation with a degree, preferably at the master's level, in survey or geomatics engineering, ocean mapping, or a related discipline. 

Preference will be given to those with an IHO Category A (CLS - Level 1) or Category B (CLS - Level 2) hydrographic survey designation. An equivalent combination of education and training, such as multidisciplinary hydrographer training from the Canadian Hydrographic Service, may be considered. Marine or related industry experience in applying multibeam sonar installation calibration, commissioning, and data collection and processing is required. Previous teaching experience at the post-secondary level is also an asset.

SALARY: Commensurate with Marine Institute Instructors' Collective Agreement (NAPE Local 7405)

CLOSING DATE: June 19, 2024

COMPETITION NO: MUN02831

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.

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