Professor of Maritime Logistics & Supply Chain

Sharjah Maritime Academy

Sharjah

On-site

AED 350,000 - 600,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Sharjah Maritime Academy seeks an accomplished academic to lead teaching and research in Maritime Logistics, Supply Chain Management, and Maritime Business. The role combines high-caliber teaching with supervision of PhD and Masters projects, and the development of applied research aligned with SMA's industry collaborations.

You will publish in top journals, secure external funding, and contribute to national and international conferences.

Qualifications

Track record of internationally competitive independent research and plans providing evidence of a trajectory towards international leadership.
At least 4 Scopus-indexed papers in the last 3 years, including at least 2 related to maritime business and/or maritime sustainability, for appointment at Associate Professor
At least 7 Scopus-indexed papers in the last 5 years, including at least 4 related to maritime business and/or maritime sustainability, for appointment at Professor
Track record in independent leadership in attracting grant funding. Significant contribution to least 3 externally funded projects, including at least 1 related to maritime business and/or maritime sustainability, for appointment at Associate Professor
Lead investigator on at least 3 externally funded projects, including at least 2 related to maritime business and/or maritime sustainability, for appointment at Professor
Experience of effective teaching and supervision in higher education, including successful supervision of Master and/or PhD student(s).
Contribution to broader organisational and management processes. Ability to organise your own time and work, to meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities, use initiative, and apply creativity, to solve problems that are encountered in the teaching and/or research context.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Maritime Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Maritime Business, Research Methods, and Applied Research.
Develop, implement, and evaluate educationally effective teaching and assessment materials.
Set and mark coursework, examinations, and other assessment tasks with clear and supportive feedback.
Provide pastoral support to students at all levels of study.
Deliver teaching alongside supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
Hold an appropriate higher education teaching qualification or commit to undertaking such at the earliest opportunity.
Contribute to SMA’s research themes and engage with industry partners.