Professor in Anesthesiology Nursing - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Institute of Nursing and Health Promotion, has a permanent vacancy for a professor in the field of Anesthesiology Nursing.

The position is currently affiliated to the advanced clinical programme and master's programme in anesthesiology nursing. However, teaching at other programs at the Institute might be required. The candidate appointed is also expected to participate in the development of the research qualifications of doctoral students and colleagues.

Extensive research activity is conducted at the institute, which has many research groups. The Faculty of Health Sciences has currently two PhD programmes.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• conducting research and disseminating research results in the field of anesthesiology nursing
• initiating and contributing to applications for externally funded research
• lecturing in the institute's programmes, supervising students and grading assignments
• lecturing in the faculty’s PhD programme, and supervising PhD students
• developing national and international cooperation with new and established partners in the field
• contributing to the development of the research group of acute and critically ill patients
• develop cooperation across the institutes/departments at the university

Qualification requirements

We are looking for candidates who have

• professor qualifications in anesthesiology nursing
• experience with research networks, and project management involving external funding
• academic leadership skills
• recent clinical experience
• proficiency in oral and written English. 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

In selecting the correct appointee, emphasis will be placed on the candidate's overall academic production, and the person appointed must have academic qualifications in one of more of the following fields:

• research focusing on anesthesiology nursing and/or nursing of critically ill patients
• patient safety with particular emphasis on anesthesiology nursing
• leadership and organisation of health care services to acute and critically ill patients

The applicant must document relevant qualifications of relevance 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.

General criteria for evaluating educational competence is described by OsloMets guidelines for the assessment of educational competence.

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:

• demonstrated an ability to secure external funding for research Projects
• leadership experience or have participated in national and international research networks
• ongoing research activity and recent scientific publications in the field of anesthesiology nursing
• emphasis will be placed on scientific production from the last six years
• clinical experience and practice from anesthesiology
• experience of development and use of digital learning tools

Personal qualities necessary for the position

We are looking for applicants who

• cooperate well with students and colleagues
• are committed to the discipline and have the ability to motivate and inspire
• are solution-oriented and development-oriented
• are resourceful and flexible
• have the ability to build relations, both internally, nationally and internationally
• have the ability to work independently and purposefully

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.

Application process

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

OsloMet has signed and commited the institution to follow the recommendations in the Dora-declaration.

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 there are no qualified applicants, we may consider an appointment to a temporary position as a Professor, on the condition that the appointee qualifies for a permanent position within three years.

We offer

• an exciting job opportunity at Norway’s third largest and most urban university
• participation in research group
• opportunities for academic development in an inspirational teaching and research environment
• an opportunity to contribute to a developing research field
• interaction with a diverse student group
• loan and pension arrangements with the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• beneficial welfare schemes and a wide range of sports and cultural offers
• 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 position is remunerated in accordance with the Basic Collective Agreement for the Civil Service and OsloMets salary policy, as professor, code 1013. The salary is NOK 704 900 – 906 000 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:

• Head of department Marit Kirkevold, (+47) 67 23 58 59, email: Marit.Kirkevold@oslomet.no
• Head of programme Anders Aasland, tel. (+47) 67 23 65 73, email: Anders.Aasland@oslomet.no

If you wish to apply for the position, please apply electronically by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.

Deadline for applications:  16.08.2020
Ref: 20/05282