Faculty in Maritime Business & Finance – SMA, Sharjah

Faculty Opportunity: Faculty in Maritime Business & Finance – SMA, Sharjah

• Institution: SMA

• Academic Unit / Program: Maritime Business Program

• Job Reference: FSHC/250925/03

• Job Identification: 51

• Appointment Type: Full-Time Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Faculty

• Specialization: Maritime Business, Finance & Management Accounting

• Salary / Remuneration: Not specified in the official posting

• Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

• Posting Date: September 10, 2026

• Application Deadline: September 28, 2026 at 12:36 AM

• Required Degree Level: Doctorate

Overview of Role

SMA invites applications for a full-time Faculty position in Maritime Business & Finance.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, assessment, research, academic advising, quality assurance, and program development across Maritime Business, Finance, Management Accounting, and related areas.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Support the Head of the Maritime Business Program in meeting academic and strategic priorities.

• Teach subjects such as:

  • Commercial Ship Management

  • Financial Accounting

  • Management Accounting

  • Marine Insurance

• Deliver teaching across degree and diploma programs.

• Use innovative and effective pedagogical approaches.

• Conduct lectures and seminars.

• Participate in examinations and assessments, including:

  • Setting examination papers

  • Preparing marking schemes

  • Moderating and agreeing marks

• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students.

• Maintain current disciplinary knowledge and incorporate research into teaching.

• Conduct research aligned with the Academy’s research ambitions.

• Contribute to academic advising, committees, and institutional quality assurance.

• Teach in other departments when required.

• Travel and occasionally work outside standard hours when necessary.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Essential Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Finance or Business with academic expertise in Maritime Studies.

• Strong professional-level English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recognized Higher Education teaching qualification.

• Membership or affiliation with a relevant industry body.

Experience Required

Essential:

• Teaching experience in:

  • Maritime Business

  • Finance

  • Management Accounting

Preferred:

• Professional experience in:

  • Maritime Business

  • Marine Finance

  • Commercial Ship Management

• Evidence of research publications and research impact.

• Experience securing research funding.

• Experience leading courses or academic programs.

• Experience revising curricula and developing new courses or programs.

• Familiarity with CAA standards, quality assurance, and UAE accreditation requirements.

• Familiarity with learning technologies including:

  • LMS platforms

  • Online assessment tools

  • Academic integrity systems

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to integrate theory and professional practice through case studies, simulations, and applied research.

• Strong teamwork and cross-cultural communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

• Strong professional written and verbal English.

• Ability to support applied and research-informed learning.

Application Process

• Application Deadline: September 28, 2026 at 12:36 AM

• Job Identification: 51

• Job Reference: FSHC/250925/03

• Applications should be submitted through the SMA Careers portal.