Marine Engineering Lecturer FSHC/071024/(07-08)

Role Overview

Marine Engineering Lecturer at Sharjah Maritime Academy in Sharjah.

Role Purpose

To deliver high-quality teaching in marine engineering across a range of subjects aligned with STCW III/I requirements, while maintaining research-informed practice and supporting the Academy's ambition to be a research-active institution.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Teach a range of subjects including Marine Propulsion Systems, Engineering Management, Marine Engineering Operations, and other related topics relating to STCW III/I requirements as required by the Head.
• Deliver lectures and lead seminar groups using appropriate, innovative and effective pedagogic approaches.
• Provide timely, constructive, formative and comprehensive feedback to students using all forms of communication.

Assessment and Examination

• Participate in the examination and assessment process including setting papers, preparing marking schemes, and agreeing marks with other staff.
• Use appropriate and innovative forms of assessment practices to enhance learning and teaching.

Academic Leadership and Development

• Assist Head of Marine Engineering Technology Program as required.
• Update own discipline knowledge to develop research-informed teaching.
• Conduct research for career development, aligning with the Academy's ambition to be a research-active institution.

Compliance and Operations

• Ensure full compliance with the requirements of the timetable and the annual academic calendar.
• Deliver maritime training courses as required by the Line Manager.

Flexibility

• Travel as required and occasionally work outside of standard working hours as stated in the contract.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• STCW Class 1 Certificate of Competency (Engineer) Unlimited.
• MSc or equivalent Master level academic qualification in engineering.
• Experience of maritime education and/or training.

Preferred

• Teaching qualification.
• Sailed as a Chief Engineer on merchant navy deep sea vessels.
• Experience of working in an industry supporting seafarers.
• Educational experience with leading courses and programs, revising course content, developing new programs and courses.
• Knowledge of student-centred teaching and learning methodologies.