Visiting Professor, Maritime Studies

About the role

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore invites outstanding faculty to apply for the position of Visiting Professor in Maritime Studies. The appointment advances CEE's research and teaching in maritime economics and policy, shipping management and logistics, and maritime digitalisation and sustainability, within the framework of the MPA Professorship in Shipping Management.

Key responsibilities

• Teach the undergraduate module MT2003 Maritime Technology.
• Deliver the MPA Professorship public lecture and run seminars for research students and industry practitioners.
• Collaborate with CEE faculty and research staff on joint publications, international conferences and research proposals in areas such as autonomous transport systems, multi-agent systems, agent-based simulation, network optimisation, freight distribution, fleet operations and transport infrastructure.
• Advise postgraduate research students on research design, methodology and academic publishing.
• Meet the School's Management Committee and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to share perspectives on maritime digitalisation, port and shipping operations, global industry developments, curriculum alignment with industry trends and collaboration initiatives between NTU and MPA.

Required profile

• A strong track record in maritime economics, policy and management, shown by impactful publications, high citation metrics and international recognition.
• Leadership in major research programmes and fostering cross-institutional and international collaborations.
• Evidence of excellence in postgraduate education through supervision, mentorship and advanced-level teaching modules.
• Contribution to the School's academic mission through joint research, student supervision, curriculum innovation and international outreach.

Applicants submit a full CV covering publications, conference presentations, competitive grants, patents, awards and graduate supervision. Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled; only shortlisted candidates are notified.