Summary
Sharjah Maritime Academy is seeking an Associate Professor or Professor in Maritime Shipping Management to teach postgraduate courses and supervise dissertations, applied research and industry projects. The role also includes research and publications, curriculum development, academic assessment, student advising, and engagement with maritime industry stakeholders. Applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant discipline and have substantial post-PhD university teaching experience; the required experience varies by appointment rank. Relevant shipping industry experience and familiarity with international maritime regulations are also required or preferred.
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Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Head of Maritime Logistics and Supply Chain Management Program in achieving the Academy’s strategic, academic, research, and industry engagement objectives.
- Teach postgraduate courses in areas such as Maritime Economics and Commercial, Maritime Safety and Risk Management Systems, Maritime Law, Regulation and Compliance, Shipping Operations and Fleet Management, Shipping Finance and Global Risk Management, Shipping Strategy and Policy, Port or Shipping agency, Port Customs regulations and related maritime shipping disciplines as assigned by the Head, using appropriate teaching methods while satisfying the requirements of the Academy.
- Deliver high-quality lectures, seminars, workshops, simulations, case studies, and applied learning activities using innovative and effective pedagogical approaches.
- Supervise postgraduate dissertations, applied research projects, industry projects, internships, and capstone projects in shipping operations, fleet management, maritime economics, shipping finance, maritime risk, shipping strategy, and maritime regulation.
- Contribute to the development of the Academy's research profile through high-quality publications, collaborative research projects, conference participation, and external research funding applications.
- Participate in all aspects of assessment, including examination setting, moderation, marking, viva examinations, project evaluation, and the development of innovative assessment methods that enhance student learning outcomes.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in shipping operations, fleet management, maritime economics and finance, safety and risk management, digital shipping, sustainability, and international maritime regulations to support research-informed teaching.
- Ensure compliance with academic regulations, quality assurance requirements, program specifications, timetables, and the annual academic calendar.
- Conduct high-quality research in areas such as shipping operations, fleet management, maritime economics, shipping finance, maritime safety and risk, shipping strategy and policy, digital shipping, sustainability, and maritime regulation, contributing to the Academy’s research strategy and international reputation.
- Publish scholarly work in high-impact journals and actively pursue research grants, consultancy projects, and industry-funded initiatives.
- Provide timely, constructive, formative, and comprehensive feedback to students using appropriate communication channels and learning technologies.
- Contribute to curriculum development, course review, program enhancement, accreditation activities, and institutional quality assurance initiatives.
- Serve as Academic Advisor and mentor to students, supporting their academic, professional, and personal development.
- Participate actively in departmental, college, and institutional committees, meetings, and academic governance activities.
- Deliver courses and contribute to interdisciplinary teaching activities across other academic departments when required by the Line Manager.
- Represent the Academy at conferences, professional events, industry forums, and external stakeholder engagements.
Qualifications
E: PhD in Shipping Management, Maritime Management, Maritime Economics, Maritime Operations, Shipping Finance, or a closely related discipline.
P: Professional maritime or shipping certification or recognized qualification relevant to shipping operations and management.
P: Recognized qualification for teaching in Higher Education
P: Membership or Fellowship of a relevant professional body from Maritime / Shipping
Experience
E: Minimum of 10 years post-PhD (including at least 5 years at the rank of Associate Professor or equivalent) for appointment as Professor, or a PhD with a minimum of 5 years at the rank of Assistant Professor or equivalent for appointment as Associate Professor, from a recognized university.
E: A minimum of 10 years of teaching experience at the rank of Assistant Professor or above, acquired after obtaining the PhD. E: Postgraduate teaching experience in Shipping Operations, Fleet Management, Maritime Economics, Shipping Finance, Maritime Risk Management, Maritime Law, and related maritime disciplines. E: Relevant industry experience in shipping companies, ship management, fleet operations, chartering, maritime finance, maritime authorities, or maritime consultancy. P: Experience supervising postgraduate dissertations, applied research projects, and capstone projects. P: Demonstrated research capability through publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings. P: Experience in curriculum development, course leadership, and academic program enhancement.
P: Familiarity with international maritime regulations and industry standards, including SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, ISPS Code, and related IMO instruments.
P: Familiarity with CAA standards, quality assurance processes, and accreditation requirements in the UAE.
P: Familiarity with learning technologies, Learning Management Systems (LMS), online assessment platforms, and academic integrity tools.
P: Experience with digital shipping technologies, fleet management systems, maritime simulation systems, and emerging technologies relevant to the shipping sector.
Knowledge
E: Advanced knowledge of Shipping Operations, Fleet Management, Commercial Shipping, Maritime Economics, Shipping Finance, and Chartering.
E: Knowledge of voyage planning, freight markets, vessel deployment, shipping cycles, and commercial shipping management.
E: Knowledge of maritime safety, risk management, international conventions and regulations, including SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, ISPS Code, and IMO instruments.
E: Knowledge of Digital Shipping, Fleet Management Systems, AI, automation, sustainability, ESG, and maritime decarbonization.
E: Knowledge of research methods, postgraduate supervision, academic standards, and evidence-based decision-making.
P: Knowledge of maritime simulation, UAE maritime regulations, higher education quality assurance, research funding, consultancy, and industry engagement.
Skills
E: Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal, at the highest level of professionalism. E: Ability to integrate academic theory and maritime industry practice through case studies, simulations, and research-informed teaching. E: Strong teaching, presentation, facilitation, and student engagement skills across postgraduate learning environments. E: Ability to supervise postgraduate research, dissertations, and applied industry projects. E: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills relevant to shipping operations, fleet management, maritime economics, risk management, shipping strategy, and maritime finance. E: Ability to work effectively within multicultural and interdisciplinary academic and professional environments.
P: Familiarity with maritime simulation technologies, fleet management systems, digital shipping systems, and emerging maritime technologies.