July 17, 2024

INSTRUCTOR (Remotely Operated Vehicles)

School of Ocean Technology

Marine Institute

(Temporary, Full Time, August 12^th – December 18th, 2024)

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 diploma, bachelor, and graduate programs to meet this sector's needs, with an underlying focus on key ocean technologies and development areas such as vehicle technology, ocean characterization, instrumentation, and observation. 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 in various SOT programs. The successful applicant will be primarily responsible for teaching the ROV Systems and Simulator Training, and ROV Operations courses. This encompasses the delivery of classroom, laboratory, and field components of the respective courses, as well as evaluating the students. 

The scope of instruction for ROV Systems and Simulator Training is to familiarize students with the various types of ROVs and their essential system elements. ROV Operations teaches students the proficient and safe operation of underwater robotic systems throughout their full range of subsea applications. Both courses utilize simulator training to enhance the learning objectives.

Operation, maintenance, and repair of the School of Ocean Technology inventory of ROVs may be required. This inventory includes, Deep Trekker DTG Series and Pivot, Video Ray Scout, Outland-1000, Seabotix LBV300, SEAMOR Chinook, Saab Seaeye Falcon, and F.E.T. Navajo and Mohican (with LARS and Control Cabin). XL38 and G3 models are used for maintenance lab purposes only.

This position at time may require working outdoors, over/near water, and on a boat; wearing appropriate PPE (PFD, safety shoes, eye protection, hard hat, etc.); and lifting objects.

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 it is the expectation that faculty members participate in this very important aspect of our mandate. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Considerable (3-5 years) related experience; graduation with a degree in technology related discipline. Marine or related industrial experience in ocean technology applications of electronics and previous teaching experience at the post-secondary level would be an asset.

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

CLOSING DATE           July 31, 2024

COMPETITION NO.      MUN02892

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.

The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates, assessing applicant qualifications, and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland.

If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required and to third-party service providers as necessary to administer programs and activities.

If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of the information on this form, please contact MyHR, Department of Human Resources, at (709) 864-2434.

For further information concerning this opportunity, email humanresources@mi.mun.ca or contact the Human Resources Office, Marine Institute, Room E3306C or by telephone at (709) 778-0440. 

Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.