Associate Professors in Mathematics Education - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department of Primary- and Secondary Teacher Education has vacancies for up to five Associate Professors in mathematics education – up to three permanent and two temporary, with appointment from 01.08.20. For temporary position the appointment last until 31.07.21.

If, due to a lack of applicants or for other reasons, it is not possible to hire a position as associate professor, it may be relevant to hire a position as a university lecturer. Preferably, these will be applicants who have begun qualifying for associate professor.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Teaching and supervising at bachelor's, master’s and PhD level and, if relevant, continuing and further education programmes
• Carrying out own research and development work (there is limited possibilities for own research for the two temporary positions)
• Participating in the development of major new research projects and applications for external funding together with colleagues at OsloMet and beyond
• Participating in research collaborations with national and international partners
• Following up students in practical training
• Contributing to the work of further developing of the academic community and the department’s study programmes
• Actively contributing to the development of a high-quality education
• Disseminating research results to academic community as well as to society in general
• Contact with the professional field
• Actively contributing to the development of the department and OsloMet in general
• Academic-administrative tasks

Qualification requirements

Persons appointed to Associate Professor must have a doctorate degree with relevance for mathematic/mathematic education or have a university degree equivalent to a master's degree and documented extensive research and development work that in quality and scope corresponds to the workload and level of a doctorate degree.

Persons appointed to Assistant Professor must have completed education at the master's level (or equivalent) in mathematics/mathematics education from a university, college or equivalent within the relevant field of study.

For all the positions:

The applicant must document relevant educational theory and practice for higher education. Applicants who are unable to document basic teaching qualifications on appointment, must acquire these qualifications within two years. OsloMet offers a course on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (UHPED), in English together with the University of Oslo, that meets this requirement.

Proficiency in oral and written English and a Scandinavian language is required.

General criteria for appointments to academic positions are covered by the Regulations for appointment and promotion to academic posts.

The following will be an advantage

• Research and development work relevant to the position. Emphasis will be placed on scientific production from the last six years.
• Experience with research networks and externally funded projects
• Potential for project acquisition
• Teaching and supervision experience from different degree levels
• Teaching skills
• Knowledge of and/or experience with teaching in schools or teacher education
• Digital proficiency
• Capability in communicating and cooperating with students and colleagues
• Personal qualities that contribute positively to the working environment

Personal qualities necessary for the position

OsloMet evaluates teaching qualifications in conjunction with interviews and qualified candidates will be invited to give a trial lecture.

It is important for 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. If there are periods where you have not been in work, under education or in training, you are also welcome to apply.

Expert assessment

Applicants will be assessed by an expert committee. By the application deadline, please upload the following documents together with your application:

• CV, references and all pages of your certificates/diplomas
• A list of scientific publications
• Up to ten scientific publications, including your PhD thesis

You must upload all the documents in order for your application to be processed. The documents must be in either English or a Scandinavian language. Translations must be 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 offer

• An exciting job opportunity at Norway’s third largest and most urban university
• Teaching on the new five-year teacher education and further education in didactics of mathematics
• Participation in a dynamic professional environment and unique academic community organized in research groups
• Opportunities for academic development in a professional research environment
• Interaction with a diverse student group
• Loan and pension arrangements through the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Beneficial welfare schemes and a wide range of sports and cultural offers
• Free Norwegian language classes to employees and their partners
• Relocation support, cultural courses and on-boarding services
• Working location in downtown Oslo with multiple cultural offers

Practical information about relocation to Oslo and living in Norway

The position is remunerated in accordance with the Norwegian State salary scale, position code 1011 (førsteamanuensis)/1198 (førstelektor) and job title Assosiate Professor. The salary is from NOK 532 300,- to 691 400,- per year. A higher salary may be considered for particularly well qualified applicants.

Other information

For more information about the positions, feel free to contact:
• Marianne Dæhlen, Head of Studies, 95117788, marida@oslomet.no
• Annette Hessen Bjerke, Head of Section, 67237436, anetsen@oslomet.no
• Vibeke Bjarnø, Head of Department, vibekeb@oslomet.no

If you wish to apply for the position, please do so in our application portal.