Associate Professor in Structural Engineering

The Department of Built Environment has a vacancy for a full-time (100%) position in structural engineering. We seek an innovative, creative, and responsible individual who can contribute to teaching, research, and development. The candidate will also collaborate with departmental groups to conduct interdisciplinary activities.

Read more about our research group here.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• teaching and supervision at bachelor's, master's, and potentially PhD level in structural mechanics, steel and timber structures, and related subjects
• actively contributing to the continued development of high-quality education in the department
• leading and participating in research initiatives, projects, and collaborations within structural engineering
• promoting partnerships with industry and other academic institutions
• performing academic administrative tasks
• actively contributing to the development of the department and OsloMet as a whole

Qualification Requirements:

• PhD in structural engineering or a closely related field
• Written and oral proficiency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language, and English
• Relevant educational competence 

Applicants who do not have adequate proficiency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language, shall be offered Norwegian courses, and must acquire Norwegian skills corresponding to at least level B2 within three years of appointment.

General criteria for appointment to teaching and research positions are set out in the Regulations relating to Appointment and Promotion to Teaching and Research Positions (FOR-2006-02-09-129), cf. transitional rules described in Section 13.2 of the Regulations relating to the Act relating to Universities and University Colleges.

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• teaching and supervision experience, as well as pedagogical skills, at bachelor or master's level
• strong digital competence, including experience with active learning methods and digital teaching and assessment tools
• relevant research and development work experience, including involvement in research networks, externally funded projects, and project acquisition potential

We are looking for someone who:

• has the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• has good communication and collaboration skills with students and colleagues
• contributes positively to the work environment
• is collaborative, innovative, and motivated to build academic communities, fostering innovation in education, research, and development

Personal suitability will be emphasised.

OsloMet assesses pedagogical skills as part of the interview process.

It is important to OsloMet to reflect the diversity of our region, and we welcome all qualified applicants. We actively strive to become an inclusive workplace and accommodate specific needs. Applicants with periods of unemployment, education, or training breaks are encouraged to apply.

We offer:

• engaging professional challenges at Norway's third-largest universityparticipation in research groups and a creative, inspiring academic environment
• excellent opportunities for professional development
• time allocated for profession-related research and development
• comprehensive welfare arrangements and a variety of cultural and sports activities
• loan and pension benefits through the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (Statens pensjonskasse)

The position is remunerated in accordance with the Basic Collective Agreements (Hovedtariffavtalene) for state employees and OsloMet's salary policy in position code 1011 (associate professor), corresponding to NOK 615 700 - 745 000 annually. A pension contribution of 2% is deducted. Higher salary may be considered for exceptionally qualified applicants.

Application process:

Applications must be submitted via our online recruitment system.

Your application will be assessed by an expert committee. The following documents must be uploaded with your application by the deadline:

• Covering letter
• CV
• Complete list of publications
• Up to 10 academic works (full text PDF), including PhD thesis if relevant, and an overview of these
• Documentation of pedagogical experience and activities *
• Contact details for two referees
• Certificates and all pages of educational transcripts

* Applicants should document relevant teaching competence according to OsloMet's Guidelines for assessing educational competence. Applicants lacking basic university pedagogical qualifications must achieve this within two years from appointment. OsloMet provides a course in university pedagogy covering this requirement.

Only applications submitted through our electronic recruitment system with all required documents will be processed. Documents must be in a Scandinavian language or English. Authorised translations and originals may be required at interviews. OsloMet verifies documentation to ensure fair evaluation. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The appointment is governed by the Norwegian Act relating to public employees and relevant legislation on knowledge, technology, and services export.

Further information:

For further details, please contact:

• Head of Deptartment, Yonas Z. Ayele, yonas.ayele@oslomet.no, tel. +47 40983985
• Head of studies, Peter G. Schild, peter.schild@oslomet.no, tel. +47 41511285