Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Maritime Business) – Singapore Maritime Academy

[What the role is]

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The job of an academic is challenging and meaningful. Not only will he/she have both the knowledge and working experience, he/she must also possess a passion for working with youths, nurturing them and moulding their characters. There will be opportunities to develop the curriculum, introduce new courses as well as be involved in consultancy and other applied research projects. Administrative work related to teaching and School/Institutional strategic initiatives will be an important part of the job too. Successful candidates will be expected to be resourceful and innovative with initiative and good communication skills.

The candidate is expected to develop and teach the Diploma in Maritime Business in the following areas:
• Introduction to Maritime Industry
• Ship Operations
• Logistic Management
• Maritime Economics
• Port Operations
• Port Management
• Port Agency
• Supply Chain Management
• Ship Chartering Practices
• Marine Insurance
• Ship Management
• Marketing of Ship Services
• HSSE Management

[What you will be working on]

Responsibilities:-

• Conduct lessons and review teaching materials for Pre-Employment Training (PET) and Continuing Education and Training (CET) courses.

• Ensure that new/existing teaching curriculum modules are aligned with the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watch-keeping (STCW) Convention and the practices of the maritime industry.

• Collaborate with industry to enhance students’ learning through activities such as industry field trips, student-industry projects, internship programs, and overseas programs. 

• Serve as an advisory role to ensure equipment and training facilities are updated and operationally ready for practical training sessions to ensure an authentic learning experience.

• Exercise mentorship and pastoral care to students.

• Participate in Internal and External Quality Maritime Education and Training (QMET) audits.

• Support polytechnic and school events especially in education counselling guidance and outreach.

[What we are looking for]

Requirements:-

• Holder of Deck Officer Class 1 or Class 2 Certificate of Competency issued by MPA or relevant authorities or Master Degree in Maritime Studies.

• At least 4 years of working experience within the maritime industry.

• Passionate about education and possess a strong interest in teaching and mentoring students.

• Team player with the ability to work independently.

• Possess good communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Applicants with no teaching experience may apply

Successful candidate will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.

Closing Date: 1 October 2024

If you are shortlisted for the position(s), you should hear from us within 30 days of the closing date of the advertisement.