Associate professor/assistant professor affiliated to the radiographer programme - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

There is a vacant temporary position affiliated to the radiographer programme at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Life Sciences and Health. The temporary position is for a period of 3.5 years, and is vacant from January 2019. The temporary position a fixed-term position.

The radiographer programme at OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University is the country’s largest radiography programme and has approx. 15 employees. Extensive research and development work takes place under the programme, and here the digitalisation process has come far. We work with student active learning methods in all our courses, and we have developed several digital textbooks.

The radiographer programme emphasises innovation, both when it comes to pedagogy and the field of radiology itself. We have several national and international partners. Our students are encouraged to take a semester or practical training period abroad, and we also welcome foreign students for short and long stays. 

The radiographer programme at OsloMet has three modern training laboratories – conventional radiography, mobile radiography, a CBCT, and we are in the phase of building a clinical ward. The skills training facilities are well equipped to conduct realistic simulations.

We are looking for an associate professor/assistant professor with sound experience of clinical work within conventional radiography and CT. We are looking for a candidate who is deeply interested in radiography and who wants to contribute to further developing the Field.

If no applicants with professor or associate professor qualifications apply, applicants may be appointed to a temporary position as an assistant professor.

Main duties of the position

• teaching in the field of radiography, including anatomy and physiology
• responsibility for the courses
• supervision of students in skills training
• follow-up of students in clinical training
• making use of and developing new digital textbooks

We are looking for candidates who have

• relevant higher education, preferably a PhD
• authorisation/certification as a radiographer from a European country
• a master's degree, preferably in radiography or education
• relevant work experience
• good oral and written English skills

It is an advantage if you also have

• experience of teaching/supervision at university/university college level
• experience of digital learning tools
• experience as a radiographer in conventional radiography and/or CT

Importance will be attached to documented teaching qualifications and experience. If you do not have relevant teaching qualifications, you must undertake to complete the university's basic teaching qualification programme (15 credits) within two years.

OsloMet will test teaching qualifications in connection with interviews.

General criteria for appointments to academic posts are found in the Regulations for appointment and promotion to academic posts.

We are looking for applicants who

• are enthusiastic and motivated to work with students
• are curious and seek new ways of solving challenges relating to radiography and pedagogy/education
• have great work capacity and are flexible
• have good cooperation skills and the ability to work individually
• have good communication skills

It is important to OsloMet to reflect the population of our region, and all qualified candidates are welcome to apply. We make active endeavours to further develop OsloMet as an inclusive workplace and to adapt the workplace if required.

Expert assessment

Applicants will be assessed by an expert committee. You must upload the following documents together with your application by the final date for applications:

• CV, references and all pages of certificates/diplomas
• list of scholarly works
• up to 10 scholarly works, including your PhD thesis

You must upload all of these documents. The documents must be in either English or a Scandinavian language. Translations must be government authorised. Originals must be presented if you are invited for an interview. OsloMet checks documents in order to give you as a candidate a proper evaluation and ensure fair competition.

If you have documents that cannot be uploaded electronically, please contact senior adviser Malin Larsen, malin.larsen@oslomet.no

We can offer you

• a positive work environment with friendly colleagues
• opportunities for professional development
• good welfare and pension arrangements with the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund

Other information

If you would like more information about the position, feel free to contact:
Head of programme, Kari Gerhardsen Vikestad, tel. (+47) 97 46 08 61

The salary for the position is in accordance with the pay scale for state employees, code 1011 (førsteamanuensis)/code 1198 (førstelektor) NOK 524,200-682,200 per year or 1008 (universitetslektor) NOK 449,400-586,500 per year. A higher salary may be considered for particularly well-qualified applicants.

If you wish to apply for the position, please apply electronically by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.

Deadline for applications: 03/01/2019

Ref.:                18/11837

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