Marine Electro Technical Lecturer

Sharjah Maritime Academy; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharjah Maritime Academy is seeking an experienced educator to assist the Head of STCW Programs and deliver a range of maritime electrical and automation courses. The role requires updating knowledge regularly and employing innovative teaching methods to support cadets preparing for CoC examinations.

You will conduct lectures, seminars, and assessments, contribute to curriculum development, and participate in examinations.

Qualifications

• STCW Class 1 CoC or ETO CoC required.
• BSc in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Master's degree is an added advantage.
• Teaching qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head of STCW Programs as required.
• Teach subjects including Marine Propulsion Electrical Systems, High Voltage Systems, Marine Automation Systems, Marine Electronics and related topics.
• Use appropriate and innovative pedagogy; deliver lectures and lead seminars.
• Participate in examinations, set papers, marking schemes and agree marks with staff.
• Update discipline knowledge and conduct research-informed teaching; align with regulators and STCW code.
• Provide structured preparation for cadets undertaking CoC oral and written examinations; deliver mock orals and tutorials.
• Travel as required and occasionally work outside standard hours as in the contract.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Working under pressure

Education

STCW Class 1 CoC/ETO CoC

BSc Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree

Teaching qualification

Job description

Assist Head of STCW Programs as required

Teach a range of subjects including Marine Propulsion Electrical Systems, High Voltage Systems, Marine Automation Systems, Marine Electronics and other related topics relating to STCWIII/6, STCW III/1 and STCW III/2 and requirements, and as required by the Head.

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 a 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.

Provide structured preparation for cadets undertaking CoC oral and written examinations.

Conduct mock orals, tutorials, and exam practice for FMA Oral preparation.

Highlight curricula changes as required by maritime regulators and STCW code.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications

Education

• E: STCW Class 1 Certificate of Competency ETO CoC
• E: BSc level academic qualification in electrical engineering or its equivalent.
• P: Master s Degree will be an added advantage
• P: Teaching qualification

Experience

• E: Experience of maritime education and/ or training.
• E: Thorough knowledge of STCW code
• P: Sailed as an ETO on merchant navy deep sea vessels.
• P: Experience of working in an industry supporting seafarer.
• P: Educational experience with leading courses/ programs, revising course content, developing new programs and courses.
• P: Knowledge of student-centred teaching and learning methodologies

Skills and Competencies

• 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