Associate Professor/ Professor Maritime Port Management (FSHC/ 250925/33)

Role Overview

Associate Professor/Professor of Maritime Port Management at Sharjah Maritime Academy, located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The role leads postgraduate teaching, applied research, and industry engagement within the College of International Transport & Logistics.

Company Overview

Sharjah Maritime Academy is committed to advancing maritime education and research. The role contributes to the Academy's mission through high-quality postgraduate teaching, supervision, curriculum development, applied research, industry collaboration, and academic leadership, aligned with the UAE Maritime Vision and evolving global port and maritime industry priorities.

Role Purpose

Lead postgraduate teaching, applied research, and industry engagement in port and terminal operations, maritime logistics, port governance, economics and finance, port planning and infrastructure, regulations and customs, safety and risk management, digital transformation, and sustainable port management.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Curriculum

• Teach postgraduate courses in 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.
• Deliver high-quality lectures, seminars, workshops, simulations, case studies, and applied learning activities using innovative and effective pedagogical approaches.
• 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.
• Deliver courses and contribute to interdisciplinary teaching activities across other academic departments when required by the Line Manager.

Supervision & Student Support

• 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.
• Serve as Academic Advisor and mentor to students, supporting their academic, professional, and personal development.

Research & Publications

• Conduct high-quality research in 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.
• Contribute to the development of the Academy's research profile through high-quality publications, collaborative research projects, conference participation, and external research funding applications.

Assessment & Quality Assurance

• 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.
• Ensure compliance with academic regulations, quality assurance requirements, program specifications, timetables, and the annual academic calendar.

Professional Development & Engagement

• 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.
• Represent the Academy at conferences, professional events, industry forums, and external stakeholder engagements.
• Assist the Head of Maritime Logistics and Supply Chain Management Program in achieving the Academy's strategic, academic, research, and industry engagement objectives.

Governance & Collaboration

• Participate actively in departmental, college, and institutional committees, meetings, and academic governance activities.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential Qualifications

• PhD in Maritime Operations, Maritime Management, Port Management, Shipping Management, Maritime Technology, or a closely related discipline.

Essential Experience

• 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.
• Postgraduate teaching experience in Maritime Operations, Shipping Operations, Port and Terminal Operations, Maritime Risk Management, and related maritime disciplines.
• Relevant industry experience in shipping companies, ports, terminals, maritime authorities, maritime logistics organizations, or maritime consultancy.
• Demonstrated research capability through publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional maritime certification or recognized qualification relevant to maritime operations.
• Recognized qualification for teaching in Higher Education.
• Membership or Fellowship of a relevant professional body from Maritime/Shipping.
• Experience supervising postgraduate dissertations, applied research projects, and capstone projects.
• Experience in curriculum development, course leadership, and academic program enhancement.
• Familiarity with international maritime regulations and industry standards, including SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, ISPS Code, and related IMO instruments.
• Familiarity with CAA standards, quality assurance processes, and accreditation requirements in the UAE.
• Familiarity with learning technologies, Learning Management Systems (LMS), online assessment platforms, and academic integrity tools.
• Experience with digital maritime technologies, smart ports, simulation systems, and emerging technologies relevant to the maritime sector.

Skills & Competencies

Essential Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of Port Management, Port Operations, Terminal Logistics, Maritime Economics, Port Finance, and Commercial Port Management.
• Knowledge of Port Planning, Asset Management, Maritime Safety, Risk Management, Operational Resilience, and Business Continuity.
• Knowledge of international maritime regulations and standards, including SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, ISPS Code, IMO instruments, sustainability, ESG, and decarbonization.
• Knowledge of Smart Ports, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, automation, research methodologies, and postgraduate supervision.

Essential Skills

• Excellent English communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong teaching, facilitation, and student engagement skills at postgraduate level.
• Ability to integrate academic theory with maritime industry practice through research, case studies, and simulations.
• Strong research supervision, analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and interdisciplinary environments.

Preferred Knowledge

• Knowledge of UAE maritime regulations, CAA standards, higher education quality assurance, and maritime simulation systems.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with maritime simulation, smart ports, digital shipping, and emerging maritime technologies.