Associate Professor in Shipping Management

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KHQjc4ndas&t=41s About the position 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 both shore and sea —at both operational and managerial levels. 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 for business models, roles, responsibilities, and competence. In our work, simulators and close dialogue with industry are key resources. Our research in particular focuses on how new maritime technologies and environmental regulations affect maritime operations. Therefore, to meet these challenges we have established the Fjord Lab infrastructure that enables the team to test and develop new technologies and 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 combining research-based knowledge with industry insight. The candidate should be able to build and develop activities 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 Required qualifications 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 Personal qualities 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 international academic environment an open and inclusive work env

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