Global Leader in Maritime Port Management & Research

Sharjah Maritime Academy; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharjah Maritime Academy seeks a senior academic to assist the Head of Maritime Logistics and Supply Chain Management Program. You will teach postgraduate courses in advanced maritime operations, port management, risk governance and digital shipping, and supervise dissertations and industry projects.

You will advance the academy's research profile, publish in journals, and participate in curriculum development and accreditation activities.

Qualifications

• PhD in maritime operations, management, port management, shipping management, maritime technology or related discipline.
• Teaching qualification recognized for higher education institutions.
• Membership or fellowship in a relevant maritime/shipping body is preferred.
• Postgraduate teaching experience in maritime operations, shipping operations, port/terminal operations.
• Industry experience in shipping, ports, terminals, maritime authorities or logistics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lectures, seminars, workshops, simulations and case studies.
• Supervise postgraduate dissertations, applied research projects and capstone projects.
• Develop the academy's research profile through publications and external funding.
• Assess via examinations, moderation, marking, viva and innovative assessment methods.
• Maintain knowledge of maritime regulations, safety, sustainability and digitalization.
• Conduct high-quality research contributing to strategy and reputation.
• Publish scholarly work in high-impact journals and seek grants.
• Provide constructive feedback to students and support their development.
• Contribute to curriculum development, accreditation and QA initiatives.
• Serve as Academic Advisor and mentor students; participate in governance.
• Deliver courses and collaborate across departments; represent the academy externally.

Skills

Excellent English communication

Teaching and student engagement

Industry-practice integration

Research supervision

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in Maritime Operations/Management/Port Management/Shipping Management/Maritime Technology

Teaching in Higher Education (recognized qualification)

Membership/Fellowship in maritime/shipping body

Postgraduate teaching experience in maritime disciplines

Industry experience in shipping/ports/maritime logistics

Tools

LMS (Learning Management Systems)

Maritime simulation systems

Job description

Sharjah Maritime Academy seeks a senior academic to assist the Head of Maritime Logistics and Supply Chain Management Program. You will teach postgraduate courses in advanced maritime operations, port management, risk governance and digital shipping, and supervise dissertations and industry projects.

You will advance the academy's research profile, publish in journals, and participate in curriculum development and accreditation activities.