Associate Professor in (Re)habilitation - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Do you want to develop the field of re(habilitation)?

The Department of Physiotherapy has a vacancy for a permanent position as an associate professor in 50% of a full-time position affiliated to the interdisciplinary Master’s Programme in Rehabilitation and Habilitation. The department has approx. 80 members of staff and offers bachelor's, further education and master's degrees programmes in physiotherapy, in addition to a master's degree programme in
re(habilitation).

Extensive research activity takes place at the department, with two PhD programmes, one in health sciences and one in behaviour analysis. The department has several research groups, among other things in the field of (Re)habilitation – Individuals, Services and Society: 

Our new member of staff will be central to the further development of research activity and the master’s programme in rehabilitation. Teaching duties in the department's other study programmes must be expected.

Main duties of the position

• teaching and supervision of students at all levels of the programme, with particular responsibility for the master's degree programme in (re)habilitation
• developing and implementing courses in the master’s degree programme in (re)habilitation with a student-active profile
• engaging in research activity in the field of (re)habilitation that strengthens the lines of communication between R&D, education and the professional field
• participating in and leading research projects

We are looking for candidates who have

• a PhD degree in social sciences or health sciences
• experience of leading research and development projects in the field of (re)habilitation
• experience of teaching and supervising master's degree students
• good oral and written English skills

If the candidate does not have the required skills in Norwegian or a Scandinavian language, he/she will be offered training to be able to carry out the tasks involved in the position.

It is an advantage if you also have

• experience of interdisciplinary practice in the field of (re)habilitation
• experience of using student administrative support systems
• established national and international research networks

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 positions as associate professor are found in the Regulations for appointment and promotion to academic posts.

We are looking for a candidate with

• good cooperation skills, the ability to listen and finding good solutions
• the ability to multitask
• the ability to inspire and motivating colleagues and students

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. Please upload the following documents together with your application by the final date for applications:

• CV, references and all pages of certificates/diplomas
• a 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.

We can offer you

• Norway’s third biggest and most urban University
• opportunities for professional development, for instance participation in the
• research group (Re)habilitation – Individuals, Services and Society
• an inspiring and good academic environment
• loan and pension arrangements with the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• good welfare arrangements

Other information

If you would like more information about the position, feel free to contact:

• Head of Studies Marianne Aars, (+47) 934 12 066 or (+47) 67 23 55 01.
• Programme coordinator Per Koren Solvang, (+47) 970 83 117 or (+47) 67 23 63 37.

The salary for the position, position code 1011, associate professor, is NOK 524,200 – 682,200 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.

Final date for applications:    12 May 2019
Ref:                 19/04121

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