Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Welfare Technology and Universal Design of ICT - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

There are currently 4 research groups at the Computer Science Department. More information about the Department of Computer Science and the Faculty of Technology, Art and Design.

The Department of Computer Science has a vacancy for a temporary position (100%) from 01.08.2021 to 30.06.2023 with a possibility to be extended as Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Welfare Technology and Universal Design of ICT. 

The candidate will be expected to teach courses at the bachelor and master level, as well as life-long learning courses, and supervise bachelor and master students.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Planning, developing and delivering courses at Bachelor and Master level, and courses withinthe realm of lifelong learning education. This includes teaching, supervision and assessment 
• Actively contributing to the development of high-quality education
• Actively contributing to the development of the department and the rest of OsloMet
• Performing administrative tasks related to educational activities

Qualifications requirements for Associate Professor:

• PhD in a field relevant to welfare technology or universal design of ICT
• For applicants to the associate professor position, documented research work and publications within welfare technology or universal design of ICT is required
• Proficiency in oral and writtenEnglish is required. Proficiency in a Scandinavian language is an advantage.

Qualifications requirements for Assistant Professor:

• University degree equivalent to a master's degree in a field relevant to welfare technology or universal design of ICT. The applicant must document relevant educational theory and practice for higher education.
• Proficiency in oral and writtenEnglish is required. Proficiency in a Scandinavian language is an advantage.

When evaluating the applications, we will emphasize:

• The applicant's topical profile evaluated against the teaching needs of the department
• Ability to communicate and cooperate with students and colleagues
• Personal skills relevant for a good working environment

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

Personal qualities necessary for the position:

Emphasis is also placed on the following skills, competence and experience: 

• Excellent cooperation and communication skills
• Inquisitiveness, and a keenness to develop as an academic
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt teaching and research to the needs of OsloMet and the department, including interdisciplinary collaboration

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 welcome to apply. Women are strongly encouraged 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 (including teaching and supervision experience and the name and contact information of at least three references)
• Full list of publications
• Copies of certificates/diplomas (including formal education in pedagogics, if applicable)
• Up to ten full-text scientific articles, submitted together with a table of contents and a short introduction highlighting the relevance of the article to the profile of the position and a detailed description of the contribution to the article by the applicant
• Professional documents including the doctoral dissertation.
• Other relevant documentation

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 authorized. 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 hrtkd@oslomet.no.

We offer:

• An exciting job opportunity at Norway’s third largest and most urban university
• Participation in a dynamic professional environment and unique academic community
• The opportunity to be part of the development of a young and ambitious university with an entrepreneurial culture
• Academic development as part of a group of committed colleagues
• 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
• 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 Norwegian State salary scale 60-74, job code 1011 Associate Professor, the salary is NOK 535 200 – 694 400 per year. Or scale 51-66, job code 1009 Assistant Professor, the salary is NOK 458 900 – 597 000. 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 Department Laurence Habib, +47 67 23 86 57, laurence@oslomet.no.

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

Deadline for the application: 30.05.2021
Ref.no: 21/04376