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Oslo Metropolitan University is Norway's third largest university with almost 22,000 students and over 2,500 employees. We have campuses in central Oslo and at Romerike. OsloMet educates students and conducts research that contributes to the sustainability of the Norwegian welfare state and the metropolitan region.
The Faculty of Technology, Art and Design (TKD) offers higher education and research and development (R&D) activities within technical subjects, arts and design. The Faculty has approximately 4.000 students and 400 staff members and is situated at Pilestredet Campus in downtown Oslo and at Kjeller Campus in Viken.
The Department of Computer Science offers three bachelor’s degree programmes, a master’s degree programme, and is part of a cross-departmental PhD program. Academic staff at the department are pursuing research in a wide range of areas including computer science, the natural sciences, and innovation and management. Both students and researchers are also involved in an increasing number of interdisciplinary initiatives across the university.
There are currently several research groups at the Computer Science Department. More information about the Department of Computer Science and the Faculty of Technology, Art and Design can be found here.
The Department of Computer Science has a vacancy for a new position as Head of Academic Group (50 % position), with an additional position as a 50 % position as Associate Professor in Mathematics, Physics or related fields. The management position is a fixed-term position for 4 years, with possibility for extension. The maximum amount of consecutive years in a Head of Academic Group position is 12. After the end of the fixed-term management position, the Associate Professor position will be extended to a 100 % permanent position.
We are looking for a candidate with talent and passion for higher education, research and innovation. Candidates will be expected to have conducted research of quantitative nature, making use of mathematical/numerical methods. The research should be reflected in relevant academic publications. In addition, we are looking for candidates who have a passion for leading and developing individuals and teams.
Candidates will be expected to actively strengthen and strategically shape the academic and research work at the department and the university's research community in general, including interdisciplinary work across departments at the Faculty for Technology, Arts Design and with other faculties and research centres at OsloMet.
Tasks and responsibilities as Head of Group:
Tasks and responsibilities as Associate Professor:
Qualifications requirements:
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:
Emphasis is also placed on the following skills, competence and experience:
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 endeavors 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. Women are strongly encouraged 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:
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 authorized. 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 HR Adviser Hilde Tverseth: hilde.tverseth@oslomet.no
We offer:
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 Head of studies 1473. The salary is NOK 679 000-765 100 per year, and job code 1011 Associate Professor. The salary is NOK 532 300 – 691 400 per year. A higher salary may be considered for particularly well qualified applicants.
Other information:
For more information about the position, feel free to contact:
If you wish to apply for the position, please do so via our application portal.
Deadline for applications: 27.04.2020
Ref. no: 20/02963
Type of employment | Permanent position |
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Contract type | Full time |
Salary | NOK 532 300 - 765 100 |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100 % |
City | Oslo |
County | Oslo |
Country | Norway |
Reference number | 20/02963 |
Contact |
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Published | 25.Mar.2020 |
Last application date | 27.Apr.2020 11:59 PM CEST |