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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 Education and International Studies (LUI) has approximately 550 employees and 7000 students and is located in Oslo and Akershus. The Faculty is comprised of four departments as well as the National Centre of Multicultural Education (NAFO). The Faculty educates tomorrow’s teachers from kindergarten through upper secondary school, in close cooperation with the field of practical training. The Faculty offers a PhD in Education. In addition, the Faculty offers development studies and studies in sign language and interpreting. Diversity is a core value for the Faculty and its activities. The Faculty’s research and development focuses on practical training and is both profession-oriented and internationally oriented.
The Department of Vocational Teacher Education (YLU) is the leading academic community for vocational pedagogy in Norway. We offer study programmes in vocational teacher education and vocational pedagogy, postgraduate certificate education for vocational teachers (PPU-Y) and driving instructor education. The department also offers continuing and further education and does considerable contract work. We have a broad focus on research and development and work in close cooperation with schools and workplaces.
There is a 100% vacant, permanent full-time position as Associate Professor (førsteamanuensis, førstelektor or universitetslektor) of vocational pedagogy/professional didactics at the Department of Vocational Teacher Education (YLU) at the Faculty of Education and International Studies relating to the training of vocational teachers in hairdressing, floral, interior and retail design (FBIE) and/or crafts, design and product development (HDP), starting in the autumn 2020 subject to further agreement.
From the 2020–2021 school year, the vocational upper secondary education programme will be split into two programmes. Therefore, the department is looking for more highly competent teacher educators with FBIE and HDP qualifications. More information about the changes in vocational education and training is available here (in Norwegian only).
Read more about the faculty and the department here.
Read more about our research groups here.
General criteria for appointments to academic posts are found in the Regulations for appointment and promotion to academic posts.
Oslo Metropolitan University tests teaching qualifications through trial lectures held in connection with interviews.
Oslo Metropolitan University strives to ensure that our employees reflect the diversity of the population of the region. We work continuously to further develop Oslo Metropolitan University as an inclusive workplace, and to adapt the workplace if required. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, also those who have experienced periods without work, education or training.
The following documents must be uploaded before the deadline:
The documents must be in a Scandinavian language or English. Translations must be government authorised, and originals must be presented in connection with interviews. Oslo Metropolitan University checks documents in order to ensure a proper evaluation of all candidates and ensure fair competition. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applicants will be assessed by an expert committee. All applications will be reviewed by the faculty before the application papers are forwarded to the expert committee. Applications from applicants who are not qualified, will not be forwarded for assessment.
We offer:
Practical information about relocation to Oslo and living in Norway
For further information about the position, please contact:
The salary for the position is in accordance with the pay scale for state employees:
The annual salary range for Associate Professor (førsteamanuensis, position code 1011 or førstelektor, position code 1198) is NOK 532,300– NOK 691,400. The annual salary range for Assistant Professor (universitetslektor, position code 1009) is NOK 456,400 –NOK 594,400. A higher salary may be considered for particularly qualified applicants. A contribution of 2% to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund is deducted from the salary.
To apply for the position, please apply electronically by clicking the button at the top of the page.
Type of employment | Permanent position |
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Contract type | Full time |
First day of employment | Autumn 2020 subject to further agreement. |
Salary | NOK 456,400– NOK 691,400 |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100 % |
City | Lillestrøm |
County | Viken |
Country | Norway |
Reference number | 20/05448 |
Published | 06.Jul.2020 |
Last application date | 30.Aug.2020 11:59 PM CEST |