Associate Professor, Marine Science

Associate Professor, Marine Science (P3)

The World Maritime University is seeking an experienced leader with an excellent academic track record in marine science or a relevant subject area and outstanding managerial skills to fill the post of Associate Professor, Marine Science.

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 incumbent of the position works under the supervision of the Vice President Academic, and functionally under the Head of the MSc. Specialization – Ocean Sustainability, Governance and Management. As a faculty member at the World Maritime University, the Associate Professor, Marine Science is expected to provide teaching/mentoring, research and publish in his/her field of expertise. Work involves full responsibility for teaching and curriculum development both introductory and specialization courses, mentoring PhD and M.Sc. students, serving on committees and panels, and providing technical advice and programme support service to WMU, IMO, and the maritime and oceans community. Duties include formulating, expanding and integrating analytical research studies of developments and policies, developing and evaluating policy proposals based on the results of these research projects. The incumbent is expected to produce research results leading to the publication of peer-reviewed articles, review articles and scholarly books, and presentation of scholarly results. As a member of the faculty and professional staff at WMU, the incumbent 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 the 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 Marine Environmental Research (MER) 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

Ph.D. degree in the field related to marine science, marine ecology or oceanography.

Experience

Essential

Minimum of five years experience in teaching at postgraduate level, including in the following areas:
Oceanography (geological, physical, chemical, biological) Coastal and ocean ecology and resilience Marine science Ecosystem goods and services Ocean health and sustainability Adaptation to climate change Marine and ocean issues and policies related to UN and IMO Conventions,
Experience in developing marine science curriculum, appropriate assessment techniques, supervision of PhD and MSc students and their dissertations, and ability to use a range of delivery techniques. Teaching interests consistent with the Ocean Sustainability, Governance and Management MSc. specialization and the Introductory Foundation term Marine Science course. Experience in project management in relation to teaching programs, research projects, and capacity building programs for developing countries. Desirable  Experience in planning and organising field studies for students. Experience in organising 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 (P3 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.