Associate Professor – Maritime Operations

About the role

The Sharjah Maritime Academy seeks an experienced academic leader to join its faculty as an Associate Professor in Maritime Operations. The role involves teaching, research, and curriculum development for postgraduate programmes focused on shipping, ports, and maritime logistics.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality lectures and seminars in maritime operations, shipping, and port management.
• Supervise postgraduate dissertations, applied research projects and capstone projects.
• Develop and update curricula, course materials and assessment tools.
• Lead research initiatives and publish in peer‑reviewed journals and conferences.
• Ensure compliance with international maritime regulations and UAE accreditation standards.

Required profile

• PhD in Maritime Operations, Maritime Management, Port Management, Shipping Management, Maritime Technology or a closely related field.
• Professional maritime certification or recognized qualification relevant to maritime operations.
• Postgraduate teaching experience in maritime‑related subjects.
• Relevant industry experience in shipping companies, ports, terminals, maritime authorities or consultancy.
• Membership or fellowship of a recognised maritime professional body.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and online assessment platforms.
• Experience using simulation systems and digital maritime technologies.
• Familiarity with smart‑port concepts, AI and automation in the maritime sector.

What we offer

• Full‑time permanent contract.
• Opportunity to shape maritime education in a leading regional academy.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art maritime research facilities.