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Associate Professor, Maritime Education and Training

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
Sweden
Closing date
Aug 31, 2016

Job Details

Associate Professor, Maritime Education and Training (P3) Organizational Unit: Faculty

Grade: P3

Duty Station: Malmö, Sweden

Duration of contract: Two-year fixed-term appointment

 

1. Organizational Setting

The World Maritime University (WMU) is a postgraduate and research university established in 1983 by the International Maritime Organization, the maritime agency of the United Nations. WMU offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs, postgraduate diplomas, and Professional Development Courses with the highest standards in maritime and ocean affairs. The Associate Professor Marine Science position is located in the Faculty unit at WMU’s headquarters in Malmö, Sweden.

2. Main purpose

The position works under the supervision of the Vice President Academic, and functionally under the Head of the MSc. Specialization – Maritime Education and Training. As a faculty member at the World Maritime University, the Associate Professor is expected to provide teaching/mentoring and research and publication in his/her field of expertise. Work involves teaching regularly both introductory and specialty courses, mentoring PhD and M.Sc. students, serving on committees and panels, and providing service to WMU, IMO, and the maritime and oceans community. Duties include engaging in research projects and scholarship leading to the publication of peer-reviewed articles, review articles, and scholarly books, and assisting in the development and execution of research projects and presentation of scholarly results. As a member of the faculty and professional staff at WMU, you will work to keep WMU positioned as an academic institution of excellence and help advance the institution and its reputation.

3. Working relationships

Internal contacts – Incumbent liaises and interacts with all faculty members on a regular basis as well as with support staff as appropriate.

External contacts – Incumbent liaises with the global maritime and ocean community, research organizations, as well as scientific journals and publishing entities.

 

4. Duties, responsibilities

    Teaching/Mentoring
      Engagement in the PhD program at WMU Malmö with respect to supervision/mentoring and the progression evaluation process; Engagement in the MSc teaching program at WMU in Malmö and other locations as needed and assigned; Contribute to the development and/or delivery of Professional Development Courses (PDCs) as a part of a coordinated approach to assigned teaching duties; Participate in Distance Education courses as assigned; Maintain active engagement and remaining up-to-date in area of expertise, including collaborating with industry and professional bodies.
       
    Outreach/Engagement/Service
      Service on Academic Council, providing service to WMU committees and workgroups, and active participation in administrative, academic, curriculum and international/community outreach duties as required.
 

    Research/Scholarship
      Monitor, assess, coordinate, improve and integrate proposals or feasibility studies for research projects. Conceive and submit project and research proposals as a member of the Maritime Education & Training, Human and Organizational Development (METHOD) research group Servicing intergovernmental meetings, negotiations or expert group meetings of a technical nature or presenting, describing and defending the work of the organizational unit at meetings and at external scientific seminars and other gatherings. May conduct training seminars and briefings of national experts for the transfer of results and methodologies elaborated in research activities.
 

5. Minimum requirements – education, experience and language skills

Education

Essential

    PhD in maritime education or affairs, with preferred experience in maritime education and training, e-learning, maritime governance and organizational behaviour in that context, and/or the human element in the maritime sector.

Experience

Essential

    Minimum of 5 years experience in teaching at the postgraduate level, preferably within the Maritime Education and Training field. A track record in research and scholarly publication in the maritime education field, Professional experience in the maritime transport sector and/or seafaring experience preferably at a management level, Experience in developing maritime education curriculum, appropriate assessment techniques, supervision of PhD and MSc students and their dissertations, and ability to use a range of delivery techniques. Experience in assisting in project management in relation to teaching programs, research projects, and capacity building programs for developing countries.

Desirable

    Experience in planning, organizing and teaching Maritime English. Experience in planning and organizing field studies for students. Experience in organizing conferences and seminars and fund-raising.

Languages

Essential

    Fluency in spoken and written English.

Desirable

    Knowledge of another UN language would be an advantage

6. Knowledge and skills

Essential

    Excellent communications and consultative skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a professional/faculty team. Effective organizational skills to manage time and priorities in teaching and administrative duties as appropriate. Ability to act as point of contact for problems/enquiries from students in areas of expertise. Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes. Ability to deal with administrative matters as appropriate to status and with reference to other colleagues within WMU.

This vacancy is open to male and female candidates. WMU seeks to increase the number of women at all levels and, therefore, qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply. WMU will make every effort to facilitate the employment of persons with disabilities.

Application

The position offers an attractive salary (P-3 Grade of the ICSC salary scale), 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, Head of Human Resources (mb@wmu.se).

Deadline for Applications: 31 August 2016.

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