Faculty in Maritime Business and Finance

About the role

The Sharjah Maritime Academy seeks a senior academic professional to join its Maritime Business and Finance faculty. The role involves delivering high‑quality teaching, supporting program strategy, and contributing to the Academy’s research agenda.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Maritime Business Program in achieving strategic priorities.
• Teach undergraduate and diploma courses such as Commercial Ship Management, Financial & Management Accounting, and Marine Insurance.
• Deliver lectures, lead seminars, and design innovative assessment methods.
• Participate in exam setting, marking, and grading processes.
• Maintain up‑to‑date discipline knowledge and integrate research findings into teaching.
• Conduct research aligned with the Academy’s goal to become a research‑active institution.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to students.
• Contribute to quality assurance, academic advising, and committee work.
• Travel as required and occasionally work outside standard hours.

Required profile

• PhD in Finance or Business with academic expertise in maritime studies.
• Recognised qualification for teaching in higher education.
• Industry body affiliation or membership.
• Proven experience teaching maritime business, finance, and management accounting.
• Professional experience in maritime business, marine finance, or commercial ship management.
• Evidence of research outputs, grant acquisition, and impact.
• Familiarity with UAE CAA standards, quality assurance, and accreditation requirements.
• Experience with learning technologies (LMS, online assessment, academic integrity tools).

Required skills

• Fluent English communication at a professional level.
• Ability to integrate theory and practice through case studies, simulations, and applied research.
• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems and online assessment tools.