Associate professor of nursing, in the field of paediatric nursing - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

There is a vacancy for a full-time permanent position as an associate professor (førsteamanuensis or førstelektor) in the field of nursing and health promotion at the Department of Nursing and Health Promotion. The department is affiliated to the Faculty of Health Sciences and has around 3,000 students and 250 employees. The department has activities in Pilestredet, Kjeller and in Sandvika. We want to strengthen areas of knowledge with a focus on clinical and educational competence in the area of paediatric nursing. The duties relating to the position are mostly related to paediatric nursing at Pilestredet campus, and, until autumn 2021, the bachelor's programme in nursing at Sandvika campus (BASS).

As associate professor, you are expected to contribute to the faculty achieving its strategy of quality, robustness and relevance in its study programmes and research. The Faculty of Health Sciences has two PhD programmes, and the department has seven established research groups.

We are looking for a motivated colleague who will help to strengthen the academic and educational work at the department. We are looking for a candidate who is inquisitive and interested in the work of his/her colleagues and who is ambitious on his/her students’ behalf. Applicants must have the ability and willingness to engage in interdisciplinary work and handle and take an interest in different methodological and philosophy of science approaches.

The academic community and the organisation are facing exciting tasks related to changes in education plans and organisation of the enterprise. Organisational changes may entail change of duties, and travel between campuses must be expected.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• having local responsibility and being a contact person for the nursing programme at Sandvika campus
• being a member of the teaching staff and contributing to high quality of education and the further development of the paediatric nursing community
• developing, planning and implementing varied learning Methods in the field of paediatric nursing
• supervising students during project work and practical training and at the simulation and skills centres
• performing academic administrative tasks
• conducting research and development work of high quality and relevance for the education
• disseminating research results both to academic communities and to society at large
• participating in the development of major research projects and applications for external funding together with colleagues in the academic community
• contributing to the development of the faculty’s and the department’s national and international academic activities

Qualification requirements:

• bachelor’s degree in nursing
• relevant doctoral degree or equivalent
• advanced programme in the field of paediatric nursing
• experience of teaching and academic supervision at university/university college level
• relevant clinical experience
• good oral and written presentation skills in a Scandinavian language and English

Persons appointed to a førsteamanuensis position must hold a PhD or equivalent.

Persons appointed to a førstelektor position must have a pre-1990 university degree approximately equivalent to a master's degree ('embetseksamen'), a degree at second degree level under the pre-2003 system (‘hovedfag’) or a master’s degree, as well as documented extensive research and development work that in quality and scope corresponds to the workload and level of a doctoral thesis.

• The applicant must be able to document relevant teaching qualifications. 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 teaching and research positions are set out in the Regulations concerning appointment and promotion to teaching and research posts.

We will emphasise the following:

• experience of and/or interest in the development and use of varied learning methods
• good dissemination skills and the ability to inspire and supervise students and colleagues
• good digital skills
• research and development work of relevance to the position
• experience of research networks
• personal qualities that can make a positive contribution to the working environment

Personal qualities required for the position:

• flexibility and an understanding of common responsibilities in the workplace
• good cooperation skills, motivation and ambitions on other people’s behalf
• an ability and willingness to participate in change processes

OsloMet will test applicants’ teaching qualifications in connection with interviews.

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.

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 considered. 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 candidates a proper evaluation and ensure fair competition.

If you have documents that cannot be uploaded electronically, please contact Sofie Rabo Carlsen via email at soca@oslomet.no

If no applicants who are qualified for appointment as an associate professor apply, an applicant may be appointed to a temporary position as an assistant professor (universitetslektor) on the condition that he/she qualifies for a permanent position within three years, cf. the Act relating to universities and university colleges § 6-5(1).

We offer:

• interesting work at Norway’s third biggest and most urban university
• participation in research groups
• opportunities for academic development in an exciting academic and research environment
• a creative, inspiring academic community
• contact with a varied student group
• loan and pension arrangements with the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• good welfare arrangements and a wide range of sports and cultural activities

The salary for the position is in accordance with the Basic Collective Agreement for state employees and OsloMet’s pay policy for position code 1011 førsteamanuensis/1198 førstelektor, pay grade 60–74, i.e. NOK 532 300–691 400 per year/1009 universitetslektor, pay grade 51–66, i.e. NOK 456 400–594 400 per year. 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 Elisabeth Wille, +47 67 23 61 61
• For questions of an administrative nature, contact Sofie Rabo Carlsen, soca@oslomet.no.

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: 10th of June 2020
Ref: 20/04412