Associate Professor in Shipping Management

NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology; Ålesund; On-site; NOK 750,000 - 900,000; Full time

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Job summary

NTNU in Ålesund invites applications for an Associate Professor in Shipping Management to lead teaching across bachelor, master and PhD levels, and to develop research projects that align with innovative teaching methods. The role emphasizes strengthening networks with the maritime industry and disseminating findings.

The successful candidate will publish in relevant fields, contribute to learning environments, and collaborate with the Fjord Lab, ensuring a robust balance between education and

Qualifications

• You must have a doctoral degree or equivalent documented at a similar level and scope.
• Teaching and supervision experience in higher education.
• Qualified to teach courses in Shipping Management.
• Strong oral and written English skills.
• For non-Scandinavian speakers: formal documentation of English proficiency.
• Norwegian language skills at level B2.
• Experience building innovative learning environments and connecting industry perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the relevant teaching portfolio in Shipping Management.
• Supervision of students at bachelor, master and PhD level.
• Initiating and developing research projects relevant for innovative teaching methods.
• Publishing research in relevant fields.
• Building and maintaining networks with the maritime industry.
• Dissemination of research and knowledge.
• Performing relevant administrative tasks.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Academic teaching

Research collaboration

Industry networking

Communication skills

Education

PhD or equivalent in engineering, maritime studies, or social sciences

Job description

Associate Professor in Shipping Management

NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Stillingstittel Associate Professor in Shipping Management

NTNU is a broad-based university with atechnical-scientific profile and a focuson professional education. The university is located in three cities with headquarters in Trondheim.

At NTNU, 9,000 employees and 44,000 students work to create knowledge for a better world.

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The Shipping Management program in Ålesund has a strong position in the maritime industry. The program attracts top candidates nationally and offers an educational environment close to practice—where participants learn how to apply theory to real operational challenges. We aim to provide an innovative learning environment with a strong operational perspective, closely attuned with industry needs. Our goal is to strengthen the position of the study program both nationally and internationally.

The Shipping Management program is part of the Maritime Operations team, combining education and research across bothshore and sea —at bothoperational and manageriallevels. Together, Maritime Operations has the strategic goal to be “the preferred partner within research and education in leadership and organization of maritime operations.” The shipping program encompasses the complete maritime value chain.

Digital transformation is changing the maritime industry and the relationship between shore and sea, and brings new requirements forbusiness models, roles, responsibilities, and competence. In our work,simulatorsandclose dialogue with industryare key resources. Our research in particular focuses on how new maritime technologies andenvironmental regulationsaffect maritime operations. Therefore, to meet these challenges we have established the Fjord Labinfrastructure that enables the team totest and develop new technologiesand study their impact on maritime operations.

We are now looking for a candidate who can further strengthen our strategical prioritization. The successful candidate must have an academic profile that supports our strategic prioritization of professional development—by combiningresearch-based knowledgewithindustry insight. The candidate should be able tobuild and developactivities that enhance our educational and research impact in research to innovative learning environments.

Your immediate leader is the head of the institute

Duties of the position

• Responsible for the relevant teaching portfolio in Shipping Management
• Supervision of students at bachelor, master and PhD level
• Initiating and developing research projects relevant for innovative teaching methods
• Publishing research in relevant fields
• Building and maintaining networks with the maritime industry
• Dissemination of research and knowledge
• Performing relevant administrative tasks

Requiredqualifications

You must have the following qualifications required for the position of associate professor:

• a doctoral degree in engineering, maritime studies or social sciences, or competence at an equivalent level documented either by scientific work or artistic work of the same scope and quality, relevant for the call
• Teaching and supervision experience within higher education
• Qualified to teach courses in the Shipping Management study program.
• Strong oral and written English skills
• For non-Scandinavian speakers: formal documentation of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, CAE/CPE)
• Norwegian language skills at level B2
• Experience with how to build innovative learning environments, either from research or educational practice
• An ability to connect commercial and operational perspectives on maritime industry activities.

You must document relevant basic competence in teaching and supervision at a university/higher education-level, as referenced in the NTNUs guidelines for academic positions. If this cannot be documented, you will be required to complete an approved course in university pedagogy within two years of commencement. NTNU offers qualifying courses.

New employees who do not speak a Scandinavian language by appointment is required, within three years, to demonstrate skills in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language equivalent to level B2 of the course for Norwegian for speakers of other languages at the Department of Language and Literature at NTNU.

Preferred qualifications

• Work experience and network in the maritime industry
• Insights into shipping industry and markets
• A documented portfolio on developing innovative learning environment, examples may include simulation-based training, industry cases, industry collaborations, or data/digital tools and so forth
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Motivation to contribute to a positive work environment
• Interest in the broader context of your research and ability to engage in cross-disciplinary teams

Emphasis will be placed on personal and interpersonal qualities.

We offer

• exciting and challenging tasks in a strong internationalacademic environment

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As a Associate Professor (code 1011) you are normally paid from gross 750000 NOK – 900000 NOKper annum before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. As required by law, 2% of this salary will be deducted and paid into the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants , and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment to NTNU.

After the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work.

For the necessary professional and social interaction, it is a prerequisite that you are physically present and available to the institution on a daily basis.

We strive to attract employees with different skills, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to even better problem solving of our societal mission in research and education.

At NTNU we want to increase the proportion of women in scientific positions. We have a number of measures to promote equality. (delete if not applicable)

The city of Ålesund, with its population of 50 000, will provide you with plenty of opportunities to explore a region of Norway that is famous for its beautiful scenery with high mountains and blue fjords. Ålesund itself, with its Art Nouveau architecture, is by many considered to be the most beautiful city in Norway! The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world.

As an employee at NTNU, you must continually maintain and improve your professional development and be flexible regarding any organizational changes.

A public list of applicants with name, age, job title and municipality of residence is prepared after the application deadline. If you want to reserve yourself from entry on the public applicant list, this must be justified. Assessment will be made in accordance with current legislation . You will be notified if the reservation is not accepted.

For the sake of transparency, candidates will be given expert evaluations of their own and other candidates. As an applicant you are considered part of the process and are stipulated by rules of confidentiality.

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) creates knowledge for a better world and solutions that can change everyday life.

Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering

We aim to be a hub of international knowledge and innovation in maritime operations. This involves education and research on the design of ships and marine equipment as well as on the operation of vessels. Maritime operations integrate technology, human factors and business. The interfaces between these areas often spark inspiration for innovation and new solutions. The Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering is one of eight departments in the Faculty of Engineering.

NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology

NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology