Maritime Business Faculty (Full‑Time)

About the role

The Sharjah Maritime Academy is seeking a full‑time faculty member to teach Maritime Business subjects across degree and diploma programmes. The role involves delivering lectures, leading seminars, and contributing to the Academy’s research agenda.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Maritime Business Programme in achieving strategic priorities.
• Teach courses such as Chartering, Commercial Ship Management, Maritime Business, Marine Insurance & Finance.
• Develop and deliver innovative pedagogic approaches, including case studies and simulations.
• Participate in assessment processes: set papers, prepare marking schemes, and agree marks.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to students.
• Update discipline knowledge and integrate research‑informed teaching.
• Contribute to quality assurance, academic advising, and committee work.
• Travel as required and occasionally work outside standard hours.

Required profile

• PhD in Maritime Business, Shipping, International Trade or a related field.
• Recognised qualification for teaching in higher education.
• Industry body affiliation or membership.
• Experience teaching Maritime Business topics (Chartering, Commercial Ship Management, Operations).
• Professional experience in maritime business and commercial ship management.
• Evidence of research outputs, grant acquisition and impact.
• Familiarity with UAE CAA standards, quality assurance and accreditation.
• Experience with learning technologies, LMS and online assessment tools.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Use of online assessment platforms.
• Implementation of academic integrity tools.