Pakistan Marine Academy Karachi Seeks Visiting Faculty for 2025
Karachi, Sindh – The Pakistan Marine Academy (PMA), a premier institution dedicated to training the future officers of the Pakistani merchant navy and maritime sector, has announced a call for applications for visiting faculty positions. This advertisement, featured in the Dawn newspaper on Sunday, 24th August 2025, presents a prestigious opportunity for seasoned maritime professionals and academics to contribute to the next generation of seafarers.
Located in Karachi, the academy is renowned for its rigorous standards and exceptional training programs. Joining as a visiting faculty member allows experts to share their invaluable practical industry experience and academic knowledge in a dynamic teaching environment.
Available Visiting Faculty Positions
The academy is looking to appoint highly qualified and experienced professionals for the following key roles:
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Nautical Instructor: This role is tailored for seasoned Deck Officers with extensive sea-going experience. The ideal candidate will be responsible for instructing cadets in subjects such as navigation, cargo handling, stability, seamanship, and electronic navigational aids. They will play a crucial role in shaping the competencies of future navigating officers.
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Engineering Instructor: This position seeks experienced Marine Engineers who have a strong background in the mechanical and electrical systems aboard ships. The instructor will teach cadets about marine propulsion systems, auxiliary machinery, engine room operations, maintenance procedures, and marine engineering safety protocols.
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Simulator Engineer: A specialized technical role, the Simulator Engineer will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the academy’s advanced training simulators. This includes navigation simulators, engine room simulators, and other digital training aids that are critical for providing realistic and high-quality maritime education.
Location and Nature of Role
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City & Location: All positions are based at the Pakistan Marine Academy in Karachi, Sindh.
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Job Type: These are Visiting Faculty roles, typically implying a contract-based, part-time, or course-specific engagement rather than a permanent full-time position. This format is ideal for current industry professionals or retired experts looking to impart their knowledge.
Application Process
Prospective candidates are advised to act promptly. The application process is expected to be detailed and require specific documentation to assess the candidate’s expertise and teaching capability.
To apply:
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Obtain the official application form. The advertisement indicates that a specific form is required, which can typically be acquired from the Pakistan Marine Academy’s administration office or downloaded from their official website (if available).
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Carefully fill out the form, attaching all required documents. These usually include:
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Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Copies of academic degrees and professional certifications (e.g., COC – Certificate of Competency)
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Evidence of sea-going experience (for Nautical/Engineering Instructors)
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Copies of CNIC and relevant experience certificates.
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Submit the completed application package before the deadline. The exact last date for submission was mentioned in the original advertisement and must be strictly adhered to.
This is an exceptional chance for maritime experts to give back to the industry by mentoring and training aspiring cadets at one of Pakistan’s most respected maritime institutions.
