Marine Engineering Lecturer FSHC 071024 07-08

Sharjah Maritime Academy; Sharjah; On-site; AED 167,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharjah Maritime Academy in Sharjah invites applications for a teaching role in Marine Engineering Technology. You will deliver lectures across Marine Propulsion Systems, Engineering Management, and Marine Engineering Operations, aligning with STCW III/I requirements, and support the Head of Program.

The role requires updating knowledge, contributing to research-informed teaching, delivering courses, and occasional travel or extended hours as per contract.

Qualifications

• STCW Class 1 Certificate of Competency (Engineer) Unlimited.
• MSc or equivalent Master level academic qualification in engineering.
• Teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head of Marine Engineering Technology Program as required.
• Teach Marine Propulsion Systems, Engineering Management, Marine Engineering Operations, and related topics per STCW III/I.
• Deliver lectures and lead seminar groups; use effective pedagogic methods.
• Participate in examinations and assessment; set papers and marking schemes.
• Provide timely feedback to students and support learning.
• Update own discipline knowledge for research-informed teaching.
• Ensure timetable and academic calendar compliance.
• Deliver maritime training courses as required by Line Manager.
• Be prepared to travel and occasionally work outside standard hours.
• Contribute to research activities and course development.

Skills

Teaching

Student-centred pedagogy

Lecturing

Curriculum alignment

Education

MSc in engineering

Job description

Job Description

1. Assist Head of Marine Engineering Technology Program as required

2. Teach a range of subjects including Marine Propulsion Systems, Engineering Management, Marine Engineering Operations, and other related topics relating to STCW III/I 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.

Qualification, Skills and Experience

Qualifications

• E: STCW Class 1 Certificate of Competency (Engineer) Unlimited
• E: MSc or equivalent Master level academic qualification in engineering.
• P: Teaching qualification

Experience

• E: Experience of maritime education and/ or training.
• P: Sailed as a Chief Engineer 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