Associate Professor Professor Maritime Shipping Management FSHC

Job Description:

• Assist the Head of Maritime Logistics and Supply Chain Management Program in achieving the Academy’s strategic, academic, research, and industry engagement objectives.
• Teach postgraduate courses in areas such as Maritime Economics and Commercial, Maritime Safety and Risk Management Systems, Maritime Law, Regulation and Compliance, Shipping Operations and Fleet Management, Shipping Finance and Global Risk Management, Shipping Strategy and Policy, Port or Shipping agency, Port Customs regulations and related maritime shipping disciplines as assigned by the Head, using appropriate teaching methods while satisfying the requirements of the Academy.
• Deliver high-quality lectures, seminars, workshops, simulations, case studies, and applied learning activities using innovative and effective pedagogical approaches.
• Supervise postgraduate dissertations, applied research projects, industry projects, internships, and capstone projects in shipping operations, fleet management, maritime economics, shipping finance, maritime risk, shipping strategy, and maritime regulation.
• Contribute to the development of the Academys research profile through high-quality publications, collaborative research projects, conference participation, and external research funding applications.
• 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.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in shipping operations, fleet management, maritime economics and finance, safety and risk management, digital shipping, sustainability, and international maritime regulations to support research-informed teaching.
• Ensure compliance with academic regulations, quality assurance requirements, program specifications, timetables, and the annual academic calendar.
• Conduct high-quality research in areas such as shipping operations, fleet management, maritime economics, shipping finance, maritime safety and risk, shipping strategy and policy, digital shipping, sustainability, and maritime regulation, 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.
• 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.
• Serve as Academic Advisor and mentor to students, supporting their academic, professional, and personal development.
• Participate actively in departmental, college, and institutional committees, meetings, and academic governance activities.
• Deliver courses and contribute to interdisciplinary teaching activities across other academic departments when required by the Line Manager.
• Represent the Academy at conferences, professional events, industry forums, and external stakeholder engagements.

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PhD in Shipping Management, Maritime Management, Maritime Economics, Maritime Operations, Shipping Finance, or a closely related discipline.

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Professional maritime or shipping certification or recognized qualification relevant to shipping operations and management.

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Recognized qualification for teaching in Higher Education

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Membership or Fellowship of a relevant professional body from Maritime / Shipping

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Minimum of 10 years post-PhD (including at least 5 years at the rank of Associate Professor or equivalent) for appointment as…