Associate professor in occupational therapy - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

There is a vacancy for the position of associate professor (førsteamanuensis) in occupational therapy at the Department of Occupational Therapy, Prosthetics and Orthotics. The position is vacant from 1 August 2020.

We are looking for a colleague who can contribute to strengthening research and teaching in the field of occupation therapy. In connection with the implementation of the new RETHOS programme description from the autumn semester 2020, and new practical training courses from spring 2021 onwards, we are particularly interested in applicants with expertise in and experience from the practical field.

The Department of Occupational Therapy, Prosthetics and Orthotics is one of the faculty’s five departments. The department offers two bachelor’s degree programmes, one master’s degree programme in occupational therapy, a further education programme in occupational therapy in primary health care, and an interdisciplinary further education programme in welfare technology. The department is also responsible for coordinating the Motion Analysis Laboratory, which is an inter-faculty laboratory.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• strengthening research activity in the field through research, publication and dissemination
• actively contributing to obtaining external research funding together with colleagues in the academic environment
• taking the initiative to and further developing research collaborations with national and international partners in practical training, education and research in the field
• teaching and supervision in theory, skills training and practical training in the field of occupational therapy
• teaching and supervising at bachelor's, master’s and PhD level
• developing, implementing and evaluating courses

Qualification requirements:

• education at PhD level
  Research fellows in the final stage of their PhDs are encouraged to apply. If no applicants with associate professor qualifications apply, applicants qualified for appointment as assistant professor (universitetslektor) who are interested in academic development will be considered for the position.
• authorisation as an occupational therapist
• teaching and supervision experience
• good oral and written communication skills
• Applicants must document basic competence in teaching and supervision at university and university college level. Applicants who are unable to document basic university teaching qualifications upon appointment must achieve such qualifications within two years. OsloMet offers a course in university pedagogy (UHPED) that meets this requirement. 
• Profiency oral and written presentation skills in English are required. Applicants who do not have adequate proficiency in a Scandinavian language upon appointment must acquire Norwegian skills corresponding to at least level B2 within three years of appointment.

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

The following are considered an advantage:

• experience of digital learning methods
• competence in interprofessional learning and collaborative scientific production from the past six years
• experience of research networks
• ability to obtain project funding
• teaching and supervision experience at different degree levels
• teaching skills
• good digital skills
• personal qualities that can make a positive contribution to the working environment

Personal qualities required for the position:

• commitment to the discipline and the ability to motivate and inspire students and colleagues
• the ability to cooperate and build relations with students and colleagues
• great work capacity and the ability to work independently
• good communication skills
• resourceful and flexible

OsloMet will test 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:

• application letter
• CV, references and all pages of certificates/diplomas
• a complete list of publications
• up to 10 scholarly works and an overview of them (documents, not links)
• preferably two references with contact information

We only consider applications submitted through our electronic recruitment system and all documents must be uploaded for your application to be considered. The documents must be in a Scandinavian language or English. Translations must be government authorised, and you may be asked to present originals if you are invited for an interview. OsloMet checks documents in order to give candidates a proper evaluation and ensure fair competition. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applicants will be assessed by an expert committee. Before the application papers are forwarded to the expert committee, all applications will be reviewed by the faculty, and applications from applicants who are not qualified will not be forwarded for assessment.

We offer:

• an inspirational educational and research environment with opportunities for professional development and participation in research groups
• engaged in interdisciplinary, national and international collaboration
• opportunities to influence and participate in developing occupational therapy expertise at bachelor's, further education, master's and PhD level at Norway’s third biggest and most urban university
• 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
• wWorking 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. The salary for the position is NOK 532,300– 691,400 per year at pay grade 60-74. A higher salary may be considered for particularly well-qualified applicants. Alternatively, 1009 assistant professor, with a salary of NOK 456,400-594,400 per year at pay grade 51-66.


Other information

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

• Head of Department Mona Dahl, (+47) 47 28 71 41

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

Deadline for applications: 20.08.2020

Ref.: 20/05246