Associate professor/Assistant professor in Art dissemination - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The department of Art, Design and Drama is looking for an Associate professor/Assistant professor to take up a 70% permanent position vacant from 1 May 2020 connected to teaching and supervising art dissemination/design history/art history. The hired candidate is also expected to work on developing new projects in continuing education and digitalization. Some teaching may take place at evenings and on weekends. The position is connected to the department’s unit for innovation and competence development

Tasks and responibilities

• teaching and supervision of design history/art history/art dissemination at all levels of education at the department
• contribute to cooperation with society and the employment sector, and supervising students in periods of work training
• participate in developing the departments study programs, teaching activities and methods
• participate in research activity and development at the department and at OsloMet as a whole
• initiate and develop collaborations for continuing education with national and international partners
• some administrative tasks in connection with the main duties

Qualification requirements

• competence primarily as an associate professor, alternatively assistant professor, in the relevant fields
• documented skills in planning, conducting, evaluating and developing of teaching and supervision
• ability to use a variety of teaching methods, including digital methods
• relevant documented 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.
• experience from developing and conducting externally funded R&D projects and applications
• proficiency in oral and written English as well as in a Scandinavian language is required. Applicants who do not have adequate proficiency in a Scandinavian language, must acquire Norwegian skills corresponding to at least level B2 within three years of commencement.

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

Personal qualities necessary for the position

• ability to build relations internally as well as nationally/internationally
• ability to take initiatives and be flexible
• the ability to motivate and inspire students and colleagues
• the ability to work independently as well as in close collaboration with others
• ability and will to contribute to the social working environment

OsloMet can evaluates teaching qualifications in conjunction with interviews.

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 for Associate professor 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 10 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. If you have documents that cannot be uploaded electronically, please contact mahj@oslomet.no

We offer

• An exciting job opportunity at Norway’s third largest and most urban university
• Participation in a dynamic professional environment and unique academic community
• Participation 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

Practical information about relocation to Oslo and living in Norway

The position is remunerated in accordance with the Basic Collective Agreement for the Civil Service and OsloMets salary policy: 1011 Associate professor / 1008 Assistant professor. The salary is NOK 532 300 - 691 400 / 456 400 - 594 400 per year for a 100% possition. A higher salary may be considered for particularly well qualified applicants.

Other information

For more information about the position, feel free to contact:

• Head of the department, Eirin Sæther, E-mail: eirins@oslomet.no
• Program Director, Laila B. Fauske, E-mail: lailaf@oslomet.no

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