Associate Professor/Professor in Operative Maritime Leadership

NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology; Ålesund; On-site; NOK 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical university in Norway is seeking an Associate Professor/Professor in Operational Leadership and organisation. The role focuses on maritime operations with responsibilities in teaching and research. Candidates should have a PhD and experience in operational leadership within this field. The position offers competitive compensation and a dynamic academic environment.

Benefits

Exciting tasks in an international academic environment

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in operational leadership, organisation, or related fields.
• Experience with maritime operations and extensive research.
• Ability to obtain security clearance for specific projects.
• Documented teaching experience in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the teaching portfolio in operational management.
• Supervising students at all academic levels.
• Initiating and developing research projects.
• Building and maintaining industry networks.

Skills

Operational leadership

Maritime operations experience

Human-Technology-Organisation interaction

Collaboration with industry

English proficiency

Education

PhD or equivalent academic qualifications

Job description

NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology

NTNU is a broad-based university with a technical‑scientific profile and a focus on 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.

The Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering at NTNU in Ålesund has a vacancy for a position as Associate Professor/Professor in Operational Leadership and organisation, with a particular focus on leadership in maritime operations.

About the position:

NTNU Ålesund plays a central role in education and research on maritime operations, with a strong emphasis on the professional practitioner in an innovative sociotechnical maritime environment. We are looking to strengthen our competence in operational leadership in maritime organisations. Our view on operational leadership is not the managerial and strategic view on leadership, but rather the leadership involved in understanding how the success of operations depends on understanding complex work processes and how advanced technology and rapidly changing environments will affect organisations, teams and individual performance.

This position is part of our master’s program in Operational Maritime Leadership, and we are seeking a candidate who can develop teaching courses and research projects with a practice‑oriented focus on leading professional work within an organisational context. You will join an interdisciplinary environment focused on both technological and operational leadership challenges and contribute to educating future leaders in the maritime industry.

Your immediate leader is Head of the department.

Duties of the position

• Responsible for the relevant teaching portfolio in operational management and in the master’s programme in Operational Maritime Management
• Supervision of students at bachelor, master and PhD level
• Initiating and developing research projects in operational leadership and professional practices
• Publishing research in relevant fields
• Building and maintaining networks with the maritime industry
• Dissemination of research and knowledge
• Performing relevant administrative tasks

Required qualifications

• A PhD or equivalent academic qualifications in operational leadership, organisation or related fields
• Experience from maritime operations and/or extensive research on maritime operations
• Experience combining the interaction between human, technology and organisation (HTO)
• Innovation and collaboration between academia and industry
• Documented research and experience within the field
• Ability to obtain security clearance for participation in security and emergency preparedness‑related projects
• Teaching experience in higher education
• Strong oral and written English skills
• For non‑Scandinavian speakers: formal documentation of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, CAE/CPE)

Language requirements:

New employees who do not speak a Scandinavian language by appointment are required, within three years, to demonstrate skills in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language equivalent to level B2.

Pedagogical requirements:

You must document relevant teaching and supervision competence at the university level, have completed an approved university pedagogy course, and include a teaching portfolio with the application.

Preferred qualifications

• Operational experience within leadership and organisation
• Experience within security and emergency preparedness‑related activities
• Experience using simulator technology in training and research
• Established network in the maritime sector
• Proficiency in Norwegian, Swedish or Danish
• 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

Personal and interpersonal qualities will be emphasised in the evaluation process.

We offer

• Exciting and challenging tasks in a strong international academic environment

The compensation for the position as an Associate Professor (code 1011) will be competitive in line with similar positions at the department, and will depend on qualifications and seniority. As required by law, 2% of the salary will be deducted and paid into the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

About the application

Your application and supporting documentation must be in English.

Publications and other scientific work must follow the application. Your application will be considered based on information submitted by the deadline.

If you have taken a career break or have had an atypical career and wish to disclose this, the selection committee will take this into account.

Your application must include:

• Academic works – published or unpublished – that you wish to be considered during assessment (up to 10 items)
• A description of the scientific/artistic works you consider most relevant
• A list of your previous works, with details on where they have been published
• A research plan
• Details of projects you have served as project manager, including information on financing, duration and scope
• Names and contact information for three relevant referees

Joint work will also be considered. If it is difficult to identify your specific input to a joint project, you must include evidence of your contributions.

General information

NTNU believes that inclusion and diversity is a strength. We want our faculty and staff to reflect Norway’s culturally diverse population and we continuously seek to hire the best minds.

NTNU emphasises accessibility and encourages qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender identity, ability status, periods of unemployment or ethnic and cultural background.

The city of Ålesund

A city with a population of 50 000, Ålesund offers opportunities to explore a region famous for its beautiful scenery with high mountains and blue fjords. The city itself, with its Art Nouveau architecture, is often considered the most beautiful city in Norway. Norway’s welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is among the best in the world.

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

If you think this looks interesting and is in line with your qualifications, please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates attached. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered.