Professor/ docent in Fashion and Society - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department of Art, Design and Drama at the Faculty of Technology, Art and Design is looking for a candidate to fill a vacancy (60 per cent of full time) as a professor/docent, starting 1 August 2021.

The academic community holds a key position in the fashion discipline and fashion programmes in Norway, and focuses on new technology, cooperation with the fashion sector and other parties in the world of fashion. Through participation in networks and organisation of research conferences, the academic community has also left its mark at an international level.

The faculty has a strong focus on research and development. A number of active research groups have been established at the Department of Art, Design and Drama. The person appointed is expected to carry out research, publish and participate in the development of fashion research and development.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Teaching and supervising students at all levels of the programme
• Course responsibility for the programme option Fashion and Society
• Participating in research activity and development of the department’s teaching activities
• Participating/leading research groups in the department and work on applications for external research funding
• Exchanging experience and guiding colleagues
• Take initiative to develop major new research projects and applications for external funding
• Initiating and developing research collaborations with national and international partners

Qualification requirements

• Professor or docent qualifications in Fashion and Society
• For Professor position: relevant doctoral degree
• Master’s degree in fashion or equivalent
• High qualifications in the field’s theories, historical development and significance for the individual, industry and society in an international perspective
• Knowledge of design and production and its importance in a socio-ethical and sustainable perspective
• Good oral and written presentation skills in English and in a Scandinavian language are required. Applicants who do not have sufficient knowledge of Scandinavian must have acquired Norwegian knowledge corresponding to level B2 within three years of commencement. Courses are offered at OsloMet.

Desired skills

• Document relevant educational theory and practice for higher education.
• Experience of teaching and supervision at university and/or university college level
• Ability to use a variety of teaching methods, including digital teaching
• National and international networks
• Experience of participating in the public academic discourse

The applicant must document extensive research and development work at a high level aimed at the professional field and relevant practical-pedagogical competence on the basis of education or teaching and guidance.

Applicants must document relevant educational competence in accordance with OsloMet's Guidelines for assessment of educational competence.

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

OsloMet has adhered to the principles in the DORA declaration and obliged the institution to follow the recommendations in this declaration.

Personal qualities required for the position

• the ability to motivate and inspire students and colleagues
• resourceful and committed to the discipline
• innovative
• ability to listen and be curious about change

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, references and all pages of your certificates/diplomas
• A list of scientific publications
• Up to 10 scientific publications, including your PhD thesis

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

• Interesting work at Norway’s third biggest and most urban university
• Participation in research groups and a creative and inspiring academic community
• Time for profession-oriented research and development work
• Loan and pension arrangements with the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Good welfare arrangements and a wide range of sports and cultural activities

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 Professor, code1031/docent, code 1532. The salary is NOK 708 000 – 910 00 per year in 100% position. 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: Liv Klakegg Dahlin, ph: +47 67236318

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

If there are no qualified applicants, we may consider an appointment to a temporary position, on the condition that the appointee qualifies for a permanent position within three years, jfr. UH-loven § 6-5.