Visiting Professor – Maritime Studies

About the role

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Nanyang Technological University invites an outstanding scholar to join as a Visiting Professor in Maritime Studies. The appointee will enhance research and teaching in maritime economics, policy, shipping management, digitalisation and sustainability.

Key responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules MT2002 Shipping Economics, MT4001 Shipping Logistics and MT4003 Maritime Strategy.
• Deliver the MPA Professorship Public Lecture and organise seminars for research students and industry practitioners.
• Collaborate with CEE faculty on joint research projects, publications, conference presentations and research proposals.
• Mentor postgraduate research students, providing guidance on research design, methodology and academic publishing.
• Engage with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and the School’s Management Committee to align curriculum with industry trends and develop collaborative initiatives.

Required profile

• Distinguished academic record with expertise in maritime economics, shipping management, maritime policy or related fields.
• Proven experience teaching at the university level, preferably in maritime or transport programmes.
• Strong research portfolio with publications in reputable journals and a record of securing research funding.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, industry partners and government agencies.

Required skills

• Maritime economics and policy analysis
• Shipping management and logistics
• Maritime digitalisation and sustainability concepts
• Academic research and publishing

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape a growing Maritime Studies programme at a world‑ranked university.
• Access to NTU’s research facilities and strong industry networks, including the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.
• Support for collaborative research projects and international conference participation.