About the position

The Faculty of Teacher Education and Pedagogy, Department of Pedagogy in Lillehammer has a vacancy for a 100% position as Associate Professor of Pedagogy

We are looking for a researcher and teacher who wants to contribute to critical and innovative knowledge development about education, learning and formation - in an environment where professional immersion and academic freedom are central.

We are looking for an employee who will work with teaching, supervision and grading, study planning and course responsibility as well as research tasks. You will be part of a good academic community with a strong commitment to quality, and contribute to the development of a good working and learning environment. As a permanent employee, you are expected to be linked to national and international research networks.

We are particularly looking for those with an interest and ability to contribute to developing the department's study portfolio in the areas of education, philosophy of science and media pedagogy.

The Department of Education currently has approximately 31 full-time equivalents with professional staff. The employees cover a number of subject areas that are oriented towards educational knowledge such as educational history, educational sociology, educational philosophy, educational policy development, educational psychology, media pedagogy, special education, counseling and guidance, as well as educational management.

The department has a wide-ranging study portfolio in pedagogy and special education with annual studies, bachelor's and master's programs in addition to further education.

The academic environment is characterized by high research activity and has a good academic community with great commitment to quality, and where you are expected to contribute to the development of a good working and learning environment. The department is located in Lillehammer and the positions will have a daily workplace at the campus in Lillehammer.

Responsibilities and duties

• Teaching, supervision and assessment tasks related to the year program, the bachelor's programs in pedagogy and master's in pedagogy.
• Topic responsibility in the educational programs and other academic-administrative work
• Externally funded assignments
• Active participation in the development of the department's and the faculty's study and research profile
• Research and development work

Other tasks can be added to the position as needed.

Qualifications

Formal qualifications:

• You must qualify for the position as associate professor in education in accordance with the requirements stated in regulations to the Universities and University Colleges Act, and have education at doctoral level in pedagogy, special education or educational science.
• Emphasis is placed on knowledge of and experience in using student-active forms of learning and assessment in relevant subject areas.
• Good written and oral presentation skills in Norwegian/Scandinavian and English.
• Satisfactory digital competence related to student-related work and current research and development work.

Experience competence:

• Teaching experience from the higher education sector is desirable, and preferably experience with young people who are new to the student role
• Good knowledge of the higher education sector
• Experience from research and development work in education or other relevant social science disciplines
• The applicant must be able to show progression in research and publication and be able to present future research and publication plans
• It is desirable that the person hired has competence, interest and suitability to contribute to the development of the department's study portfolio, especially in the areas of education, philosophy of science and pedagogical use of technology in learning

Pedagogical competence:
Documented practical pedagogical education and experience from teaching and supervision at university and university college level, cf. Regulations to the Universities and University Colleges Act. . Applicants who are unable to document pedagogical competence at the time of appointment are obliged to complete the university's course in pedagogy or equivalent within two years of appointment.

Personal qualities:

Personal suitability will be emphasized, and we expect you to:

• have the ability to convey professional knowledge at a high level, and show commitment to the subject field
• have good communication and collaboration skills, and establish positive relationships with colleagues and students.
• is flexible and independent
• has the ability to contribute to a stimulating and safe working and learning environment where you are present for colleagues and students on campus
• is innovative and development-oriented
• has attitudes in line with the institution's core values

For more information about the formal qualification requirements, see forskrift til universitets- og høyskoleloven and INN's specification of the pedagogical competence requirements and form of documentation for appointment and promotion to teaching and research positions. The assessment of which candidate is best qualified is based on an overall assessment of education, experience and personal suitability and other qualification requirements as formulated in the advertisement, in addition to motivation for the position.

The position and duties must be carried out in accordance with applicable laws and regulations for government employees, including the Act on Control of Exports of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology, etc. Candidates who, after assessment of the application and attachments, come into conflict with the criteria in the latter Act, may not take up the position. Necessary approvals must be maintained throughout the employment relationship.

We offer

• an exciting and challenging job at a developing university
• salary in position code 1011 associate professor according to the Norwegian government's salary regulations.
• Membership in Statens pensjonskasse, including good pension and insurance schemes.

For more information about INN as an employer, see here.

Applying for the position

Application and CV are registered electronically via "apply for the position".

The application must include:

• application letter
• complete CV with an overview of education, work experience, teaching experience, administrative experience, acquisition work, coordination experience and other qualifying activities
• confirmed copies of diplomas and certificates
• documentation of pedagogical qualifications in a systematic, overall presentation, including an overview of formal pedagogical education, pedagogical practice including supervisory experience. In addition to any experience with study quality development, development of teaching programs, curricula, etc.
• In addition, up to one page of reflection on the applicant's educational philosophy and own educational development is desired
• Publication list and up to 5 works are attached as attachments for assessment

For your application to be considered, the documents must be attached as electronic attachments to the application. Current applications will be assessed by an expert committee.

Candidates will be invited for an interview and testing of practical pedagogical skills.

If you have any questions about uploading attachments or other technical matters related to the application, please contact Jobbnorge customer service.

Information about you may be published even if you have requested not to be included on the applicant list. If the request is not granted, you will be notified of this.

Diversity and affirmative action

INN believes that inclusion and diversity are a strength. We want employees with different skills, professional combinations, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to even better task performance. We will make arrangements for employees who need it. Examples of adaptations include technical aids, adapting furniture or changing routines, work tasks and working hours.

If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, gaps in their CV or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant in each of these groups to an interview. In order to be considered as an applicant in these groups, i.e. positively treated in this way, applicants must meet certain requirements. You can read more at the employer portal.

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