Associate professor (førsteamanuensis/førstelektor) in midwifery - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Two permanent positions as associate professor (førsteamanuensis/førstelektor) are available at the Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, the Faculty of Health Sciences, in the field of midwifery. The positions are vacant from 1 February 2020.

The Department of Nursing and Health Promotion (SHA) has 3,000 students and 250 employees, who are currently divided between nine programme coordinator areas of responsibility. The position is currently affiliated to the Master's Programme in Midwifery, and teaching in and across subjects must be expected.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• teaching and supervision primarily at master’s and PhD level and in continuing and further education
• following up students in practical training
• contact with the practical field
• contributing to the work of further developing the academic community and the department’s study programmes
• performing academic-administrative tasks
• actively contributing to the development of high quality education
• actively contributing to the development of high quality research
• actively contributing to the development of the department and OsloMet as a whole
• disseminating research both to the academic community and to society in general
• participating in the development of major research projects and applications for external funding together with colleagues in the academic community

The department is currently going through a process of reorganisation, and organisational changes and changes to the work tasks may occur.

Qualification requirements

• authorisation as midwife (approved in Norway)
• clinical experience
• research and development work of relevance to the position
• teaching and supervision experience
• good digital skills
• good oral and written presentation skills in a Scandinavian language and English
• relevant teaching qualifications and experience (documentation must be submitted)

A relevant PhD is required for the position of førsteamanuensis.

Persons appointed to the position of førstelektor must have a university degree approximately 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.

If no applicants who are qualified for appointment as an associate professor apply, an applicant may be appointed to a temporary position as assistant professor (universitetslektor) on the condition that he/she qualifies for a permanent position within three years. This applies primarily to applicants in the end phase of a PhD or to applicants who have started the process of qualifying as an associate professor. A qualification plan must be enclosed with the application.

Persons appointed to the position of assistant professor in midwifery must have a master’s degree (or equivalent) from a university, university college or equivalent within the relevant discipline.

Applicants who are unable to document basic teaching qualifications upon appointment, must achieve such qualifications within two years. OsloMet offers a programme in university pedagogy (UHPED) that meets this requirement.

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

The following will be an advantage:

• experience of different models of organisation of maternity care
• experience of writing applications, project development and implementation of projects
• experience of securing external funding
• teaching and supervision experience from the university and university college sector
• experience of using quantitative and qualitative methods
• international experience and an international research network
• good teaching skills
• personal qualities that can make positive contributions to the working environment

Personal qualities required for the position:

• great work capacity and the ability to work independently
• good implementation capacity and the ability for innovation related to the midwife education at OsloMet
• strong ability to communicate and cooperate with students and colleagues
• resourceful
• positive engagement
• enthusiastic, visionary and adaptable

OsloMet 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 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

Remember to adapt these requirements to suit the position.

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 Email xxxx

We offer:

• interesting work at Norway’s third biggest university
• opportunities for academic development and interdisciplinary cooperation
• a creative and inspiring academic and research environment
• loan and pension arrangements with the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund 
• good welfare arrangements and a wide range of sports and cultural activities
• available Free Norwegian language classes to employees Working location in downtown Oslo with multiple cultural offers 

Practical information about relocation to Oslo and living in Norway.

The salary for the position is in accordance with the pay scale for state employees, position code 1011, associate professor (førsteamanuensis). The salary is NOK 532,300–691,400 per year. Pay grade 60–74. A higher salary may be considered for particularly well-qualified applicants.

Other information

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

• Head of studies Victoria Telle Hjellset, tel. (+47) 932 00 105.

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: 15 January 2020

Ref.:             19/12519