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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 Primary and Secondary Teacher Education (GFU) has strong research communities within the field of school subjects, educational science, and digital competence, and educates teachers for the Norwegian school system in close cooperation with the field of practical training. The Department offers studies on bachelor and master level, and contributes to the general development of skills for school employees through continuing and further education.
There is a vacant, temporary full-time position as Associate Professor (førsteamanuensis or førstelektor) of Arts and Crafts Education at the Department of Primary and Lower Secondary Education at the Faculty of Education and International Studies from 01.08.21 to 31.07.22. Depending on the applicant’s qualifications and preferences, it will be possible to sign a contract for a part-time position.
Members of the section for Arts and Crafts provide teaching and supervision for undergraduate (Bachelor's) and graduate (Master's) students, as well as continuing education. Members are also involved in various research projects. The teaching of Arts & Crafts in primary and lower secondary schools requires a broad range of knowledge and competencies, which section members develop through practical instruction and workshops focusing both on academic perspectives and artistic processes. The overall objective is to strengthen students' proficiency through practical assignments and in-depth theoretical study.
Read more about the faculty, department and our research groups here.
Duties:
Required qualifications:
In the assessment and ranking of qualified applicants, emphasis will be placed on:
Applicants whose first language is not one of the Scandinavian languages, must document both oral and written language skills.
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:
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
Further information:
For further information about the position, please contact:
The salary for the position is in accordance with the pay scale for state employees and the salary policy of Oslo Metropolitan University:
The annual salary range for Associate Professor (førsteamanuensis, position code 1011 or førstelektor, position code 1198) is NOK 535 200,- – NOK 694 400,-. The annual salary range for Assistant Professor (universitetslektor, position code 1009) is NOK 458 900,- –NOK 597 000,-. 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 bottom of the page.
Type of employment | Temporary position (shorter than 10 days) |
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Contract type | Full time |
First day of employment | 01.08.21 |
Salary | Associate Professor from NOK 532 300,- to 691 400,-, Assistant Professor from NOK 456 400,- to 594 400,-. |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100 %, with possibility for a reduced position |
City | Oslo |
County | Oslo |
Country | Norway |
Reference number | 21/00382 |
Contact |
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Published | 22.Jan.2021 |
Last application date | 07.Feb.2021 11:59 PM CET |