Marine Electro Technical Lecturer FSHC 250925 19

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

Job summary

Sharjah Maritime Academy invites applications for a lecturer in STCW programs, delivering courses on Marine Propulsion Electrical Systems, Marine Electronics, and related STCW III/1, III/2 requirements. You will engage cadets with lectures, labs, and seminars, and contribute to curriculum development and assessments.

The role requires updating knowledge, joining exams, and occasional travel. Strong English communication and teaching qualifications are essential, with experience in maritime

Qualifications

• Fluent in English with professional communication
• Experience in maritime education and knowledge of STCW code
• Ability to lead courses and develop content
• Experience with student-centred teaching and learning methodologies

Responsibilities

• Assist Head of STCW Programs as required
• Teach Marine Propulsion Electrical Systems, High Voltage Systems, Marine Automation Systems, Marine Electronics and related topics
• Deliver lectures and seminars using effective pedagogic approaches
• Participate in examinations, marking schemes and assessments
• Update discipline knowledge to support research-informed teaching
• Ensure timetable and academic calendar adherence
• Conduct research aligned with the Academy’s aims
• Provide timely feedback to students
• Deliver maritime training courses as required
• Travel as needed and work outside standard hours when required
• Prepare cadets for CoC oral and written exams
• Conduct mock orals and exam practice
• Highlight curricula changes per regulators and STCW code

Skills

English fluency

Team player

Work under pressure

Education

STCW Class 1 CoC

BSc in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree (advantage)

Teaching qualification

Job description

Job Description:

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

E: Essential

P: Preferred

Jobs Duties and Responsibilities

Job Description

1. Assist Head of STCW Programs as required
2. 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.
3. Use appropriate, innovative and effective pedagogic approach in the classroom. Deliver lectures and lead seminar groups as appropriate.
4. 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.
5. Responsible for updating own discipline knowledge to develop research informed teaching.
6. Ensure full compliance with the requirements of the timetable and the annual academic calendar.
7. Conduct research for career development, aligning with the Academy’s ambition to be a research-active institution.
8. Provide timely, constructive, formative and comprehensive feedback to students using all forms of communication.
9. Deliver maritime training courses as required by the Line Manager.
10. Be prepared to travel as required and occasionally work outside of standard working hours as in the contract.
11. Provide structured preparation for cadets undertaking CoC oral and written examinations.
12. Conduct mock orals, tutorials, and exam practice for FMA Oral preparation.
13. Highlight curricula changes as required by maritime regulators and STCW code.

Skills and Competencies

Skills

• 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: Essential

P: Preferred

Requirements: