Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Interdisciplinary Technology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department of Computer Science offers three bachelor’s degree programmes and a master’s degree programme, in addition to research and development activities. The department has approximately 70 staff members and 800 students.

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 temporary 80 % position as Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Interdisciplinary Technology. The startdate is 1st January 2021 and end date 30th June 2022.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Teaching, supervision and assessment for courses at Bachelor’s level, included laboratory-based courses and interdisciplinary courses
• Further development of international collaboration in educational programmes within technology, included European Project Semester
• Contributing to development of courses at Bachelor's level
• Contributing to development of courses and programs within OsloMet’s Life-long learning portfolio
• Contributing to digitizing existing courses and developing fully digital or hybrid courses
• Academic-administrative tasks

Qualifications requirements 

• Master’s degree, preferably in technology, design or social sciences
• Experience and competence in teaching interdisciplinary courses, laboratory-based courses and courses aimed at international student groups
• Proficiency in oral and written Norwegian, or a Scandinavian language, is required
• The applicant must document relevant educational theory and practice for higher education.
• Proficiency in oral and written English is required.

General criteria for appointments to academic positions are covered by the Regulations for appointment and promotion to academic posts.

General criteria for evaluating educational competence is described by OsloMets criterias for evaluating educational competence.

When evaluating the applications, we will emphasize

• Pedagogical skills and teaching experience
• Didactic skills, and an ability to communicate concepts, theories and knowledge in a clear and understandable manner
• Language skills that enable precise written and oral communication in Norwegian, or a Scandinavian language, as well as in English
• Ability to communicate and cooperate with students and colleagues
• Knowledge of the competence needs of the Norwegian labor market, and an ability to translate these needs into competence goals for the relevant educational programmes
• An interest in building educational programmes of high quality, a keenness to develop teaching and supervision skills, and an interest in digital and innovative educational techniques and practices 
• Knowledge of, and experience with, student-active learning
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt teaching and supervision to the needs of OsloMet, The Faculty of Technology, Art and Design, The Department of Computer Science, including interdisciplinary collaboration
• Competence in digitizing educational programs and in developing hybrid courses. Familiarity with Norwegian technology and engineering education is also an advantage.

Personal qualities necessary for the position

• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Personal skills relevant for a good working environment
• Excellent cooperation and communication skills

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.

Expert assessment:

Applicants will be assessed by an expert committee. By the application deadline, please upload the following documents together with your application:

• CV (including teaching and supervision experience and the name and contact information of at least three references)
• Copies of certificates/diplomas (including formal education in pedagogics, if applicable)
• Full list of publications
• Other relevant documentation

OsloMet has signed and commited the institution to follow the recommendations in the DORA- decleration.

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 hilde.tverseth@oslomet.no

We offer 

• An exciting job opportunity at Norway’s third largest and most urban university
• Opportunities for academic development in a professional research environment
• Interaction with a diverse student group
• Loan and pension arrangements through the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Beneficial welfare schemes and a wide range of sports and cultural offers
• Free Norwegian language classes to employees and their partners

Practical information about relocation to Oslo and living in Norway

The position is remunerated in accordance with the Norwegian State salary scale 51-66, job code 1009 Assistant Professor or code 1198 Associate Professor. The salary is NOK 456 400-594 400 per year, or 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:

• Head of Department Laurence Habib, e-post: Laurence.habib@oslomet.no, telephone: +47 67 23 86 57

If you wish to apply for the position, please do so via our application portal.

Deadline for applications: 19.11.2020

Ref. no:                          20/09516