Associate Professor (førsteamanuensis or førstelektor) in Religion, Life-stances and Ethics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

There is a vacant, permanent full-time position as Associate Professor (førsteamanuensis or førstelektor) in Religion, Life-stances and Ethics at the Department of Early Childhood Education at the Faculty of Education and International Studies from 1 January 2021.         

The Department of Early Childhood Education has approximately 2000 students and 115 academic staff members and is located in the centre of Oslo. The department offers a Bachelor Programme in Early Childhood Education and Care, a M. Phil. Programme in Early Childhood Education, courses taught in English, as well as further and continuing education programmes. The Faculty offers a Ph.D. in Education. The Department collaborates extensively with kindergartens and other institutions relevant to our work.

Read more about the faculty and the department here.

Read more about our research groups here.

Duties:

• teach and supervise at the bachelor's, and master’s levels, and, if relevant, Ph.D.
• teach at various postgraduate and programs and other assigned course related to the Early Childhood Education field.
• follow up students in practical training
• initiate and carry out research and development
  The profile of the faculty is teacher education, so profession-oriented research and development work is emphasised. It is important that the appointed candidate is willing to focus on research that is relevant to professional practice.
• initiate and participate in the development of major research projects and applications for external funding in collaboration with colleagues
• seek out and actively collaborate with national and international research partners
• contribute to the further development of the academic community and the department’s study programmes
• disseminate research results to the international academic community and society in general
• carry out academic administrative tasks

Required qualifications:

• To be appointed to a position of Associate Professor (førsteamanuensis), a candidate must hold a doctorate degree such as a Ph.D. degree in Religion, Life-stances and Ethics, or equivalent, from a university, university college, or the equivalent.  
• To be appointed to a position of Associate Professor (førstelektor), a candidate must hold a graduate degree in Religion, Life-stances and Ethics, or equivalent, meeting the requirements at least equivalent to that of a master’s degree as specified by NOKUT. For details, see https://www.nokut.no/en/foreign-education/nokuts-criteria-for-general-recognition-of-foreign-higher-education/. In addition, documentation of research and development work corresponding in quality and scope to that required for a doctorate degree, is required. 
• If there are not sufficiently appropriately qualified applicants to fill the vacant position/(positions) with persons meeting the requirements for the title of Associate Professor (førsteamanuensis/ førstelektor), applicants may be appointed to the position of Assistant Professor (universitetslektor). In this case, applicants who have started the process of qualifying for the position of Associate Professor (førsteamanuensis/førstelektor), such as Ph.D. candidates who have yet to submit their dissertations, will be prioritised.  
• To be appointed to a position of Assistant Professor (universitetslektor), a candidate must have completed a master’s degree in Religion, Life-stances and Ethics, or equivalent, from a university, university college, or the equivalent. NOKUT specifies the requirements of a degree at this level in Norway: https://www.nokut.no/en/foreign-education/nokuts-criteria-for-general-recognition-of-foreign-higher-education/
• The applicant must be able to document relevant educational theory and practice qualifications. Applicants who are unable to document basic teaching qualifications upon appointment, must acquire these qualifications within two years. Oslo Metropolitan University offers a course on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (UHPED), in English and in collaboration with the University of Oslo, that meets this requirement. 
• Proficiency in oral and written English is required. Applicants who do not have adequate proficiency in a Scandinavian language must acquire Norwegian skills corresponding to at least level B2 within three years after starting in the position. 

In the assessment and ranking of qualified applicants, emphasis will be placed on:

• research and development work of relevance to the position
  Emphasis will be placed on publications from the past six years. 
• experience with research networks and externally funded projects 
• potential for project acquisition
• broad competency in religious studies with special emphasis on religious diversity
• experience with teaching in Religion, Life-stance and Ethics in Early Childhood Education
• experience with teaching international cultural diversity
• teaching skills
• knowledge of or experience in the field of Early Childhood Education
• experience with supervision at different levels
• experience with academic-administrative tasks
• digital proficiency, including experience with student-active and digital learning tools
• the ability to communicate and collaborate with students and colleagues
• personal qualities that can contribute positively to the working environment
• good oral and written presentation skills in a Scandinavian language and English
  Applicants whose first language is not one of the Scandinavian languages, must document both oral and written language skills. 

The following criteria’s will be emphasized: broad competency in religious studies, teaching experience, experience with academic-administrative tasks and personal qualities.

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.
 

Application process:
The following documents must be uploaded before the deadline:

• application letter
• CV
• all pages of certificates and diplomas
• complete list of publications
• up to ten scholarly works and an overview of them, including your Ph.D.dissertation if relevant
• two references with contact information

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.

If you have documents that cannot be uploaded electronically, please contact Ingrid Andvin Tsolakis: iats@oslomet.no

We offer: 

• an exciting job opportunity at Norway’s third largest university
• participation in a dynamic and diverse academic community
• opportunities for professional development
• time for profession-oriented research and development
• participation in research groups
• loan and pension arrangements with the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Norwegian language classes for employees (free of charge) 

Practical information about relocation to Oslo and living in Norway

Further information:
For further information about the position, please contact:

• Head of department Torgeir Alvestad, mobile: +47 415 65 546/E-mail: Torgeir.Alvestad@oslomet.no
• Head of programme Anja Helene Stidahl, mobile:+ 47 45010192 / E-mail: AnjaHelene.Stidahl@oslomet.no
• Associate Professor Anders Martinsen, mobile: + 47 97 07 55 66/E-mail: andmar@oslomet.no

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, 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.

Please apply electronically for the position by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.