University lecture in the field of photojournalism - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department of Journalism and Media Studies is looking for a candidate to fill vacancy for a permanent position as a university lecturer in photojournalism, from 1 August 2021. The position includes  the teaching and supervision of  undergraduate students in still image, image theory and video production. The person hired is responsible for keeping up to date on media technology developments and adapting teaching in accordance with those developments.

Read more about the faculty and the department 

Tasks and responsibilities

• teaching and supervision of students at bachelor level in the field of still image and image theory, with emphasis on video production for photojournalists
• research and development work
• development of new courses and teaching programs in collaboration with colleagues

Qualification requirements

• for a position as a university lecturer, relevant professional education at the master's level and relevant research qualifications beyond master's degree, or relevant education at the master's level and / or relevant professional practice are required.
• extensive and recent experience from photojournalistic practice with still images and video production, with emphasis on video production
• extensive experience with the use of still images and video on various publishing platforms
• good theoretical and practical insight into the field
• good written and oral presentation skills in a Scandinavian language and / or English

Documented pedagogical education and experience are emphasized.

Applicants must document basic competence in teaching and supervision at the university or  college level. Applicants who, upon employment, are unable to document such university pedagogical basic competence, must acquire this competence during a two-year period. OsloMet offers a course in university pedagogy (UHPED) for this purpose.

General criteria for employment in teaching and research positions are set out in the Regulations on employment and promotion in teaching and research positions

Desired  skills

• Interest in pedagogical development
• Good ability to motivate and inspire students
• Good collaboration skills
• Ability for professional innovation and flexibility

 OsloMet conducts testing of pedagogical qualifications in connection 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.

Practical information about relocation to Oslo and living in Norway

Application process

If you would like to apply for the position you must do so electronically through our recruitment system.

You must upload the following documents with the application within the application deadline:

• application letter
• CV and certificates
• diploma (all pages)
• two references with contact information
• 10 works that document recognized photojournalistic activities or development work of a certain scope

OsloMet has adhered to the principles and has committed the institution to following the recommendations in the DORA declaration. 

We only process applications sent via our electronic recruitment system and all documents must be uploaded for your application to be processed. The documents must be in a Scandinavian language or English. Translations must be authorized and you must expect to present originals at a possible interview. OsloMet conducts control of documents, so that you as a candidate will get a real evaluation and fair competition.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you have documents that cannot be uploaded electronically, please contact hanne.landen@oslomet.no

We offer

• interesting assignments at Norway's third largest and most urban university
• participation in a research group and a creative and inspiring academic environment
• loan and pension conditions in the Government Pension Fund
• good welfare schemes and a comprehensive range of activities in culture and sports

The position is remunerated in accordance with the Basic Collective Agreement for the Civil Service in the state and OsloMet's salary policy in position code 1009 university lecture. The salary is NOK 458 900-597 000 per year, in salary steps 51-66.

Other information

If you want further information about the position, you can contact:

• Head of Department Nathalie Hyde-Clarke, tel. +47 67 23 71 98, e-mail, nathalie.hyde-clarke@oslomet.no
• Senior Lecturer Ellen Lande Gossner, tel. +47 57 23 84 49, e-mail, ellen-lande.gossner@oslomet.no

Application deadline: 07.03.2021

Ref: 21/01600