Maritime Port Management — Associate Professor

Sharjah Maritime Academy; Sharjah; On-site; AED 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharjah Maritime Academy in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, seeks a seasoned academic to lead postgraduate teaching and research in maritime operations and port logistics. The role emphasizes high-quality instruction, supervision of dissertations, curriculum development, and engagement with industry to advance the academy's research profile.

The successful candidate will deliver lectures, oversee projects, publish in journals, and contribute to accreditation and governance activities, fostering

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years post-PhD (including at least 5 years at Associate Professor rank) for Professor appointment.
• Or a PhD with minimum 5 years at Assistant Professor rank for Associate Professor.
• Postgraduate teaching experience in Maritime Operations, Shipping Operations, Port/Terminal Operations.
• Relevant industry experience in shipping companies, ports, terminals, maritime authorities, or consultancy.
• Experience supervising postgraduate dissertations and capstone projects.
• Demonstrated research output in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Curriculum development, course leadership, and program enhancement.
• Familiarity with UAE maritime regulations, CAA standards, and accreditation requirements.
• Familiarity with LMS, online assessment, and academic integrity tools.
• Experience with digital maritime technologies, smart ports, simulations, and new maritime technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Maritime Logistics and Supply Chain Management Program in achieving objectives.
• Teach postgraduate courses across multiple maritime operations disciplines.
• Deliver high-quality lectures, seminars, and applied learning activities.
• Supervise postgraduate dissertations and industry projects.
• Contribute to the academy’s research profile through publications and grants.
• Participate in assessment design and examination processes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of maritime developments to support teaching.
• Ensure compliance with academic regulations and timetables.
• Conduct high-quality research in maritime operations and related fields.
• Publish in high-impact journals and pursue external funding.
• Provide timely feedback to students using varied channels.
• Contribute to curriculum development and accreditation activities.
• Serve as Academic Advisor and mentor to students.
• Participate in committees and governance activities.
• Deliver interdisciplinary teaching with other departments as required.

Skills

English communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Postgraduate teaching

Student engagement

Facilitation

Theory-to-practice integration

Research supervision

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Multicultural teamwork

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Maritime simulation

Smart ports

Digital shipping

Emerging maritime technologies

Education

PhD in Maritime Operations

Professional maritime certification

Teaching in Higher Education

Membership or Fellowship in maritime/shipping body

Job description

Sharjah Maritime Academy in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, seeks a seasoned academic to lead postgraduate teaching and research in maritime operations and port logistics. The role emphasizes high-quality instruction, supervision of dissertations, curriculum development, and engagement with industry to advance the academy's research profile.

The successful candidate will deliver lectures, oversee projects, publish in journals, and contribute to accreditation and governance activities, fostering