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 Associate Professor in the area of shipping management with a specialization in ship finance.
Responsibilities
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 economics with preferred experience in shipping finance, investment appraisal, market analysis, or other shipping management areas,
- experience in teaching at the postgraduate level,
- a track record in research and scholarly publication in maritime economics,
- 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 Barbara Gnaegi, Human Resources (bg@wmu.se). Candidates will be contacted by the end of March 2012 if short listed.
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