Professor / ‘dosent’ professor of vocational pedagogy / pedagogy /
education science

There are 1-2 vacant, permanent full-time positions as Professor / ‘dosent’ professor of
vocational pedagogy / pedagogy / education science at the Department of Vocational Teacher
Education at the Faculty of Education and International Studies from 1 January 2022.

Read more about the faculty and the department: Oslomet, LUI
Read more about our research groups: Oslomet - research-groups

Duties:

• initiate and carry out research and development work
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.
• be a driving force in the development and management of major research projects and
applications for external funding
• initiate and further develop research collaboration with national and international partners
• play a key role in the further development of the expert committee and the department’s
study programmes
• teach and supervise at the bachelor's, master’s, and, if relevant, Ph.D. levels.
• disseminate research results to the international academic community and society in general
• actively contribute to the development of high-quality education
• carry out academic administrative tasks

Required qualifications:

• professor or ‘dosent’ professor qualifications in vocational pedagogy / pedagogy / education
science.
For positions as professor: Relevant doctoral degree. Applicants must document relevant
educational competence in accordance with Oslo Metropolitan University's Guidelines for
Assessment of Educational Competence
For positions as ‘dosent’ professor: Applicants must document extensive research and
development work at a high level that is aimed at the professional field and relevant
practical-pedagogical competence based on education or teaching and guidance.

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

• extensive research and development work of relevance to the position
Emphasis will be placed on publications from the past six years.
• experience with national and international research networks and project management
involving external funding
• experience with teaching and supervision at the bachelor’s, master’s, and, if relevant, Ph.D.
levels
• teaching skills
• experience with academic management
• knowledge of and/or experience with the Norwegian vocational education system
• 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 English
• 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 Oslo Metropolitan University.

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.

It is important for Oslo Metropolitan University to reflect the population of our region, and all
qualified candidates are welcome to apply. We make active endeavours to further develop Oslo
Metropolitan University 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.

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
• for professor positions: Documentation of educational competence including a tenure
portfolio

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 hbakkeli@oslomet.no

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

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:

• an exciting job opportunity at Norway’s third largest university
• participation in a dynamic and diverse academic community
• time for profession-oriented research and development work
• 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

Other information:

For further information about the position, please contact:
Head of department Inger Lise Holen, +47 67 23 50 58, ingerlise.holen@oslomet.no
Head of programme Ina Issa, +47 67 23 83 30, inaissa@oslomet.no

The salary for the position is in accordance with the pay scale for state employees: The annual salary for professor (code 1013) and ‘dosent’ professor (code 1532) is from NOK 708 000-910 000. A contribution of 2% to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund is deducted from the salary.

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