Associate professor (førsteamanuensis/førstelektor) in the field of mental health - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

There is a vacancy for a permanent full-time position as an associate professor (førsteamanuensis/førstelektor) in mental health care at the Department of Nursing and Health Promotion at the Faculty of Health Sciences. The position entails research and educational tasks in the field of mental health. We want to establish closer cooperation on research and education with health and care services in the mental healthcare field, and appointment in a lower percentage of a full-time position is also possible in combination with a relevant clinical role or another relevant position.
The starting date will be discussed further with the applicant.

We are looking for candidates with a strong wish to contribute to the development of mental health work in general and who want to help to raise the quality of research, knowledge dissemination, supervision and other teaching activities at several levels.

Society has a great and increasing need for health care and social work expertise in mental health care, and the authorities are requesting new educational options in this field. At the national level, work is under way on specialist education for nurses in mental health care and substance abuse.

As an associate professor, you will be part of an active and ambitious team with interdisciplinary competence, pedagogical weight and professor qualifications in mental health care. We are constantly working on academic development and the research group Mental health is developing well. The group is current engaged in projects on the topics of migration and global health, relationships and communication, and intelligent mental health. The department has seven research groups and also participates in the Ph.D. programme at the Faculty of Health Science. As an associate professor (førsteamanuensis/førstelektor), 35% of your position will be dedicated research time with the possibility for increased R&D time based on results-based incentives.

The department is undergoing a restructuring process aimed at strengthening the organisation of programmes. We have developed new programme descriptions for the bachelor degree programmes and the department’s master’s portfolio will be revised in the course of 2020/2021.

Tasks and responsibilities

• initiate, contribute to and conduct research of high quality and academic breadth in the subject area of mental health, and publish and disseminate research results
• cooperate with colleagues on the development of major research projects and applications for external funding
• learning activities and assessment work in relation to theoretical studies and practical training at bachelor’s, master's and further education levels
• supervision of project work
• contribute to the development and strengthening of learning methods and educational activity

Qualification requirements

We are looking for candidates who have

• qualifications equivalent to associate professor (førsteamanuensis/førstelektor) in mental health
• a degree in health and social care
• experience of teaching and supervision at university/university college level
• good oral and written presentation skills in a Scandinavian language and English

Persons appointed to a position as associate professor (førsteamanuensis) must have a doctoral degree in a relevant health science area.

Persons appointed to a position as associate professor (førstelektor) must have a university degree approximately equivalent to a master's degree, a degree at second degree level under the pre-2003 system (‘hovedfag’) or a master’s degree, and documented extensive research and development work in nursing or another relevant health science field that in quality and scope corresponds to the workload and level of a doctorate degree.

General criteria for appointment to teaching and research positions are set out in the Regulations concerning appointment and promotion to teaching and research posts.

The applicant must document relevant educational competence. The criteria for the assessment of such competence are set out in OsloMet’s guidelines for the assessment of educational competence. Applicants who are unable to document basic educational competence upon appointment must achieve such qualifications within two years. OsloMet offers a programme in university pedagogy (UHPED) that meets this requirement.

Desirable qualifications

• experience of creating applications for research funds, managing and implementing research projects
• experience of national and international research cooperation and a broad research network
• relevant clinical experience
• teaching competence
• experience with the use of digital tools in knowledge dissemination
• experience of group supervision

Qualities required for the position

• good communication and collaboration skills
• enthusiasm for the field
• systematic, structured and reliable
• ability to inspire and supervise students and colleagues
• great work capacity

OsloMet will test applicants’ teaching qualifications in connection with interviews.

It is important to 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.

Expert assessment and application process

Applicants will be assessed by an expert committee. Before the application papers are forwarded to the expert committee, all applications will be reviewed by the faculty, and applications from applicants who are not qualified will not be forwarded for assessment. Please upload the following documents together with your application by the final date for applications:

• CV, references and all pages of certificates/diplomas
• a complete list of publications
• attach up to 10 scholarly works, including your Ph.D. thesis
• preferably two references with contact information

If you wish to apply for the position, please apply electronically by clicking the button at the bottom of the page. We only consider applications submitted through our electronic recruitment system and all documents must be uploaded for your application to be considered. The documents must be in a Scandinavian language or English. Translations must be government authorised, and you may be asked to present originals if you are invited for an interview. OsloMet checks documents in order to give candidates a proper evaluation and ensure fair competition. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you have documents that cannot be uploaded electronically, please contact Sofie Rabo Carlsen via email at soca@oslomet.no.

We offer

• opportunities for academic development in a group comprising engaged colleagues
• an opportunity to contribute to a developing research field
• contact with a varied student group
• loan and pension arrangements with the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• good welfare arrangements and a wide range of sports and cultural activities
• beneficial welfare arrangements and a wide range of sports and cultural activities
• 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 salary for the position is in accordance with the Basic Collective Agreement for state employees and OsloMet’s pay policy for position code 1011, førsteamanuensis/1198 førstelektor, pay grade 60-74, i.e. NOK 535,200–694,400 per year. A higher salary may be considered for particularly well-qualified applicants.

Other information

If you would like more information about the position, feel free to contact:

• Acting Head of Studies Elisabeth Wille, tel. (+47) 48265156, email Elisabeth.wille@oslomet.no
• for questions of an administrative nature, contact Sofie Rabo Carlsen, soca@oslomet.no

Final date for applications: 14th of February 2021
Ref: 21/00846