Summary
Sharjah Maritime Academy is seeking an Associate Professor or Professor in Maritime Port Management in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The role includes teaching postgraduate courses, supervising research and student projects, conducting and publishing research, and contributing to curriculum development and academic quality assurance. Applicants must hold a relevant PhD and have postgraduate teaching and maritime industry experience. Appointment as Professor requires at least 10 years of post-PhD experience, including five years at Associate Professor rank or equivalent; Associate Professor applicants must have at least five years at Assistant Professor rank or equivalent.
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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 Advanced Maritime Operations Management, Port administration and Terminal Management governance , Maritime Safety and Risk Management Systems, Smart Ports and Digital Shipping, Advanced Port Operations and Planning, Intra & Inter Port Asset and Project Management, Port Economics, Shipping Operations and Fleet Management, and related maritime operations 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 maritime operations, maritime risk management, port logistics, maritime economics, shipping finance, and digital maritime technologies.
- 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 maritime operations, shipping, ports, safety management, digital transformation, 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 maritime operations, port management, shipping operations, maritime safety, smart ports, digital shipping, sustainability, and maritime logistics, 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 Maritime Operations, Maritime Management, Port Management, Shipping Management, Maritime Technology, or a closely related discipline.
P: Professional maritime certification or recognized qualification relevant to maritime operations.
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: Postgraduate teaching experience in Maritime Operations, Shipping Operations, Port and Terminal Operations, Maritime Risk Management, and related maritime disciplines. E: Relevant industry experience in shipping companies, ports, terminals, maritime authorities, maritime logistics organizations, 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 maritime technologies, smart ports, simulation systems, and emerging technologies relevant to the maritime sector.
Knowledge
E: Advanced knowledge of Port Management, Port Operations, Terminal Logistics, Maritime Economics, Port Finance, and Commercial Port Management.
E: Knowledge of Port Planning, Asset Management, Maritime Safety, Risk Management, Operational Resilience, and Business Continuity.
E: Knowledge of international maritime regulations and standards, including SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, ISPS Code, IMO instruments, sustainability, ESG, and decarbonization.
E: Knowledge of Smart Ports, digital transformation, AI, automation, research methodologies, and postgraduate supervision.
P: Knowledge of UAE maritime regulations, CAA standards, higher education quality assurance, and maritime simulation systems.
Skills
E: Excellent English communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. E: Strong teaching, facilitation, and student engagement skills at postgraduate level. E: Ability to integrate academic theory with maritime industry practice through research, case studies, and simulations. E: Strong research supervision, analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. E: Ability to work effectively in multicultural and interdisciplinary environments.
P: Familiarity with maritime simulation, smart ports, digital shipping, and emerging maritime technologies.