The World Maritime University was established in 1983 by the International Maritime Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations. WMU wishes to enhance its role as a global centre of excellence for postgraduate education and research in the maritime field. WMU offers three Master of Science programs, one in Sweden and two in China, and a Ph.D. program in Maritime Affairs that offers doctoral students opportunities for research across the maritime field, from shipping & port management to maritime safety & security.

Within the coming months, we are seeking to fill a position as Assistant/Associate Professor in the areas of maritime education and training/maritime safety and environmental administration with a specialization in maritime education.

Responsibilities
Assistant/Associate Professors are expected, under the supervision of the Vice-President (Academic) to be engaged in:

  • Teaching, including engagement in the MSc teaching programs in Malmö, Shanghai, Dalian, and other locations as needed and assigned,
  • Involvement in distance education and Professional Development Courses (PDCs), as required,
  • Mentoring of PhD and MSc students and supervision of research theses/dissertations,
  • Scholarship in the form of publications in peer-reviewed journals, books, book chapters, etc.,
  • The development of research projects, submission of project proposals, management of projects,
  • Presentation of research findings at professional conferences and meetings,
  • Service on WMU committees and work groups, and active participation in administrative, academic, and curriculum duties.

Qualifications, competencies and professional experience
The successful candidate will have:

  • A doctorate in the area of maritime affairs with preferred experience in maritime education or other related maritime safety and environmental management areas,
  • A minimum of 3-5 years experience in teaching and research environment,
  • Experience in teaching at the postgraduate level,
  • A track record in research and scholarly publication in maritime affairs,
  • Professional experience in the maritime transport sector is desirable, as is seafaring experience,
  • Fluency in spoken and written English,
  • Effective communication skills in an international and diverse academic community.

Application
The position offers an attractive salary, free of income tax in Sweden, a benefits package and relocation expenses. Applicants should send a letter of interest, a complete CV, and the contact information of three referees to Marco Batista, Human Resources Officer (mb@wmu.se).

Deadline for applications: 24 August 2012

Candidates will be contacted if short listed.