Associate professor (førsteamanuensis) in health sciences and/or psychology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Behavioural Sciences, is looking for a new colleague for a one year engagement in a full-time position as associate professor in behaviour analysis and/or psychology. The position will consist of 75% teaching assignments and 25% academic development/administration. The teaching duties will be related to all study programmes at the department, but mainly to the Bachelor's Programme in Psychology with an Emphasis on Behaviour Analysis.

Main duties of the position

• teaching
• responsibility for the courses
• grading and development of grounds for assessment
• assignment supervision (including bachelor's theses)
• contribute to the further development of the study programme in accordance with plans prepared on the basis of external evaluation

Applicants must:

• have a PhD in behaviour analysis and/or psychology
• have experience of teaching, planning teaching activities, supervision and grading
• master Norwegian/a Scandinavian language
• good oral and written English skills
• master the quantitative Method

The candidate should have

• experience of applying behaviour science in practice
• documented teaching qualifications or experience
• experience of digital learning tools

General criteria for appointment to teaching and research positions are set out in the Regulations for appointment and promotion to academic posts.

Personal qualities

It is important that you

• are flexible and available upon request
• have good cooperation skills and the ability to hear others' points of view
• work in a knowledge-based manner
• are innovative and willing to take risks
• are interested in the use of new technology

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. You are also welcome to apply for a position with us if you have experienced periods where you have not been in employment, education or training.

We offer

• an international, inclusive and ambitious work environment with good opportunities for professional development
• pension arrangements with the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• good welfare arrangements

The salary for the position is in accordance with the Basic Collective Agreement for state employees and OsloMet’s pay policy for the position code and title, pay grade 60–74, i.e. NOK 532,300–691,400 per year. A higher salary may be considered for particularly well-qualified applicants.

Expert assessment

Applications 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 in order for your application to be processed. 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.

Other information

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

• Head of studies Anne Bakke, tel. (+47) 67 23 64 18, mobile (+47) 915 15 849
• Head of Department Magne Arve Flaten, tel. (+47) 67 23 67 79

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:   23/02/2020

Ref.:  19/12943