The HCT is following the international academic standards in classifying faculty according to their qualification & experience in one of the three following ranks:

• Lecturer
• Assistant Professor
   

Faculty provide effective instruction in Marine Transport (Desk Officers) discipline. Curriculum is taught to second language learners within a student-centric learning environment that fosters respect for students, their culture, and their traditions. Faculty play an important role in assisting with the development and preservation of system-wide and directorate-specific policies, and are viewed as active participants in academic and extra-curricular events at the College and within the community.

• STCW Certificate of Competency as Master Mariner (over 500GT) or equivalent with a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant dscipline
• Minimum 5 years of seagoing experience as a Deck Officer with at least 1 year as Chief Mate
• Must be able to provide instruction at various levels within the program areas
• Effective presentation skills, both theoretical and practical
• Execellent verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated competency to interact with people at all levels of the organization
• Evidence of a personal professional development plan with a membership to an internationally recognized professional association being preferred
• Overseas teaching / training experience to non-native English speakers is desirable