Maritime Training Lead: Navigator Courses

Sharjah Maritime Academy; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharjah Maritime Academy is seeking a highly qualified maritime educator to join its training team. You will teach navigation and radio courses in a simulation environment, delivering lectures and seminars while upholding STCW standards and academic excellence.

You will develop new courses, participate in assessments, and contribute to research‑driven teaching. The role requires flexibility to travel and occasional after-hours work as needed by the contract.

Qualifications

• Fluent written and spoken English; professional communication at the highest level.
• Bachelor degree in a relevant maritime subject; MSc preferred for teaching roles.
• STCW II/2 Master Unlimited certification is required for eligibility.
• Teaching or training qualification is essential for delivery of courses.

Responsibilities

• Assist leadership to fulfil the Academy’s strategic priorities.
• Teach navigation and radio courses in a marine simulation environment per STCW requirements.
• Deliver lectures, lead seminars and use innovative pedagogic approaches.
• Contribute to examination/assessment, marking schemes and standard setting.
• Develop new courses aligned with industry changes and research-informed teaching.
• Ensure timetable compliance and active participation in academic calendar.
• Engage in research activities aligned with the Academy’s goals.
• Provide timely feedback to students through multiple channels.
• Deliver academic courses as required by line management.
• Willingness to travel and occasional after-hours work as per contract.

Skills

English fluency

Team player

Work under pressure

Education

STCW II/2 (Class 1) Master Unlimited

Bachelor degree (relevant subject)

Master degree (relevant subject)

Teaching/Training qualification

Tools

Job description

Sharjah Maritime Academy is seeking a highly qualified maritime educator to join its training team. You will teach navigation and radio courses in a simulation environment, delivering lectures and seminars while upholding STCW standards and academic excellence.

You will develop new courses, participate in assessments, and contribute to research‑driven teaching. The role requires flexibility to travel and occasional after-hours work as needed by the contract.