Faculty in Nautical Science/ Maritime Transport

Sharjah Maritime Academy; Sharjah; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharjah Maritime Academy in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced lecturer to teach Navigation, Cargo Operations, Bridge Management, and related STCW II/ I subjects. You will work with the Head of the Maritime Transport Program to deliver engaging lectures, seminars, and assessments while aligning with the Academy's strategic priorities.

You will update your discipline knowledge, contribute to research-informed teaching, deliver maritime training, and be ready to travel or work outside

Qualifications

• STCW Class 1 Certificate of Competency (Master Mariner Unlimited) is required.
• Master of Science or equivalent Master level qualification in a relevant subject.
• Experience of oil/gas operations, dynamic positioning and simulation training.
• Excellent command of English, written and spoken, at the highest professional level.
• Experience in maritime education and training.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head of Maritime Transport Program to fulfil strategic priorities, teaching Navigation, Cargo Operations, Bridge Management and related STCW I/II topics.
• Deliver lectures and lead seminars, participate in examinations and assessments.
• Keep up to date with discipline knowledge and contribute to research-informed teaching.
• Deliver maritime training courses as required and be willing to travel or work outside normal hours.

Skills

English fluency

Team player

Working under pressure

Maritime education/training

Education

STCW Class 1 Certificate of Competency Master Mariner Unlimited

Master of Science or equivalent Master level qualification in relevant subject

Tools

LMS

Online assessment tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Head of Maritime Transport Program as required to fulfil the Academy s strategic priorities Teach a range of subjects including Navigation Cargo Operations Bridge Management and other related topics relating to STCW II I requirements and as asked by the Head to the students using a suitable style while satisfying the requirements of the Academy Use appropriate innovative and effective pedagogic approach in the classroom Deliver lectures and lead seminar groups as appropriate Participate in the examination assessment process including the setting of papers preparing marking schemes agreeing marks with other staff Use appropriate and innovative forms of assessment practices to enhance learning and teaching Responsible for updating own discipline knowledge to develop research informed teaching Ensure full compliance with the requirements of the timetable and the annual academic calendar Conduct research for career development aligning with the Academy s ambition to be research-active institution Provide timely constructive formative and comprehensive feedback to students using all forms of communication Deliver maritime training courses as required by the Line Manager Be prepared to travel as required and occasionally work outside of standard working hours as in the contract

Qualifications

• E STCW Class 1 Certificate of Competency Master Mariner Unlimited
• E Master of Science or equivalent Master level qualification in relevant subject
• P Experience of oil gas operations dynamic positioning and simulation training

Skills

• E: STCW Class 1 Certificate of Competency (Master Mariner Unlimited).
• E: Master of Science or equivalent Master level qualification in relevant subject.
• P: Experience of oil/gas operations, dynamic positioning, and simulation training.
• E: Ability to fluently speak, write and communicate in English at the highest level of professionalism.
• E: Team player, approachable, sensitive towards all cultures
• E: Work as and when required under pressure with the intention to complete task as promptly and efficiently as is possible
• E: Experience of maritime education and/ or training.
• P: Sailed as a Master on merchant ships.
• P: Experience of working in an industry supporting seafaring.
• P: Educational experience with leading courses/ programs, revising course content, developing new programs and courses.
• P: Familiarity with learning technologies (LMS, online assessment, academic integrity tools).

Experience

• E Experience of maritime education and or training
• P Sailed as a Master on merchant ships
• P Experience of working in an industry supporting seafaring
• P Educational experience with leading courses programs revising course content developing new programs and courses
• P Familiarity with learning technologies LMS online assessment academic integrity tools

Essential

• E: STCW Class 1 Certificate of Competency (Master Mariner Unlimited).
• E: Master of Science or equivalent Master level qualification in relevant subject.
• P: Experience of oil/gas operations, dynamic positioning, and simulation training.
• E: Ability to fluently speak, write and communicate in English at the highest level of professionalism.
• E: Team player, approachable, sensitive towards all cultures
• E: Work as and when required under pressure with the intention to complete task as promptly and efficiently as is possible
• E: Experience of maritime education and/ or training.
• P: Sailed as a Master on merchant ships.
• P: Experience of working in an industry supporting seafaring.
• P: Educational experience with leading courses/ programs, revising course content, developing new programs and courses.
• P: Familiarity with learning technologies (LMS, online assessment, academic integrity tools).

Preferred

• E: STCW Class 1 Certificate of Competency (Master Mariner Unlimited).
• E: Master of Science or equivalent Master level qualification in relevant subject.
• P: Experience of oil/gas operations, dynamic positioning, and simulation training.
• E: Ability to fluently speak, write and communicate in English at the highest level of professionalism.
• E: Team player, approachable, sensitive towards all cultures
• E: Work as and when required under pressure with the intention to complete task as promptly and efficiently as is possible
• E: Experience of maritime education and/ or training.
• P: Sailed as a Master on merchant ships.
• P: Experience of working in an industry supporting seafaring.
• P: Educational experience with leading courses/ programs, revising course content, developing new programs and courses.
• P: Familiarity with learning technologies (LMS, online assessment, academic integrity tools).