Maritime Navigation Lecturer at SeaLearn (via Tetra Maritime) – Lagos

SeaLearn is recruiting a full-time Maritime Navigation Lecturer in Lagos, with Tetra Maritime presenting the opportunity. The role covers specialist teaching, curriculum development and simulation.

Teaching and academic responsibilities

• Review course curricula against maritime regulations, IMO/STCW requirements and changing industry practice.
• Develop presentations, practical materials, simulations and teaching aids that improve learning outcomes.
• Teach navigation, maritime safety, cargo handling, commercial operations, environmental protection and related topics.
• Review junior faculty courseware and supervise learners’ projects, dissertations and assessments.
• Contribute research, publications, professional presentations and continuing professional development courses.
• Mentor students and colleagues, participate in quality assurance, accreditation and academic committees, and work with industry stakeholders.

Required background

• Recognised Master Class I Certificate of Competency, such as Master Mariner, from an established flag administration.
• At least ten years’ experience in maritime education, sea service or relevant shore-based roles.
• Strong understanding of international maritime rules, including STCW, and experience with higher-level teaching and curriculum design.
• Administration-approved Train the Trainer and/or Train the Simulator Trainer certification.
• Good communication, leadership, IT and Office skills, familiarity with e-learning and simulation and a maritime professional network.
• A master’s degree or PhD in progress in Maritime Studies, Nautical Science, Education or a related field is advantageous; so are research and additional teaching experience.

Opportunity

• Involvement in a specialist team, strategic decisions and potential career development.