Faculty of Social Sciences, Oslo Business School

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.

Faculty of Social Sciences offers study programmes within archivistics, library and information science, journalism and media studies, social work, social policy and child welfare, public management and business.

The faculty has about 4200 students and nearly 280 members of staff.

Oslo Business School has approximately 1700 students and 70 employees and offers study programmes both at Bachelor and Master level, as well as a wide range of continuing and further education.

Oslo Business School has approximately 1700 students and 65 employees and offers study programmes both at Bachelor and Master level, as well as a wide range of continuing and further education.

Oslo Business School is expanding and looking for one or more accountants/auditors or financial economists holding a doctoral degree in accounting/auditing or finance. The person appointed will contribute to the further development of Oslo Business School's research and teaching in the main areas of Accounting/Auditing and Finance. The Position(s) are open to all levels (assistant, associate or full professor), but formally recruited as an associate professor with tenure. Promotion to full professor will be possible for those qualified after being hired.

Tasks and responsibilities: 

  • teaching and supervision at Bachelor's, Master’s level
  • initiate and carry out Academic Research
  • contributing to the continued development of the academic community and the department’s study programmes
  • academic-administrative tasks
  • active contribution to the development of a high-quality education
  • active contribution to the development of the department, and OsloMet in general
  • disseminating research results to academic communities, and to society in general

Qualification requirements: 

The ranking of qualified applicants is based on scientific merits, but teaching experience is also important together with personal qualities and suitability for the position.  We only consider recent publications (last five years) and the potential for future publications of high-quality research. The person we hire should fit the profile of our bachelor and master programs and must be able to contribute to the School's long-term academic development.

Applicants must:

  • hold a PhD in accounting/auditing or financial economics
  • have published in recognized international journals and/or document your potential for future publications
  • have good teaching skills
  • document relevant educational theory and practice for higher education
  • proficiency in oral and written English is required

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

Candidates who have no relevant qualifications in pedagogy at the time of appointment must commit themselves to complete OsloMet’s program for basic pedagogical competence (15 ECTS credits) within two years.

The following will be an advantage:

  • academic Research relevant to the position
  • experience with research networks and externally funded projects
  • proficiency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language. Applicants who do not have adequate proficiency in a Scandinavian language, must acquire Norwegian skills corresponding to at least level B2 within three years of commencement.
  • teaching and supervision experience from different degree levels
  • modern teaching methods
  • knowledge of and/or experience within accounting and auditing or related topics in finance
  • digital proficiency, preferably related to empirical research or teaching
  • capability in communicating and cooperating with students and colleagues
  • personal qualities that contribute positively to the working environment

Personal qualities necessary for the position

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 welcomed 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/working papers
  • up to 5 scientific publications (from the last five years), 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 you have documents that cannot be uploaded electronically, please contact stale.bie@oslomet.no 

We offer:

  • an exciting job opportunity at Norway’s third largest university
  • tenured position
  • participation in a dynamic professional environment and unique academic community
  • participation in research groups
  • opportunities for academic development in a professional research environment
  • interaction with a diverse student group
  • loan and pension arrangements through the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
  • beneficial welfare schemes and a wide range of sports and cultural offers
  • free Norwegian language classes to employees
  • working location in downtown Oslo with multiple cultural offers

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 for position code 1011 associate professor. The salary is NOK 535 200 – 694 400 per year. 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 Section Associate professor Einar Bakke, (+47) 934 23 808
  • Head of Oslo Business School Jørgen Modalsli, (+47) 412 70 978

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

Deadline for applications:      07.02.2021

Ref.:                                      21/00256

Type of employment Permanent position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 01.08.2021
Salary NOK 535 200 – 694 400 per year
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100 %
City Oslo
County Oslo
Country Norway
Reference number 21/00256
Contact
  • Jørgen Modalsli, 41270978
  • Einar Bakke, 93423808
Published 14.Jan.2021
Last application date 07.Feb.2021 11:59 PM CET

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