About the position

The Department of Psychology is one of five departments at Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences - Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences and has an engaging and dynamic academic environment with approximately 450 students and around 30 employees. The department is located at the Lillehammer campus. We currently offer a Bachelor's degree in psychology and a Master's degree in environmental psychology, as well as some courses in organizational psychology in other study programs.

With us you will find an active research environment with specialized research groups in environmental psychology, developmental and clinical psychology, as well as social psychology, work and organizational psychology. We have strong ambitions to further develop psychology as a discipline through practice-oriented teaching and research. In addition, we are now in an exciting development phase with the goal of establishing a professional study program in psychology.

We are now looking for a committed and skilled person for a position with a main focus on teaching and research in psychology. The employee will have a central role in the development, planning and implementation of teaching and research.

The position is permanent, 100%, with the main workplace in Lillehammer.

Responsibilities and duties

As part of our academic environment, you will have a varied working day. Your most important tasks will be:

• Research and academic development work in psychology
• Participation in research groups and acquisition work
• Planning and development of studies, implementation of teaching assignments and taking care of course and exam responsibilities
• Student contact

Teaching is related to courses at bachelor's level and supervision of bachelor's theses. Teaching and supervision of the master's program in environmental psychology may also be relevant, depending on the needs of the department and the candidate's competence.

Other tasks can be added to the position as needed.

Qualifications

Formal qualifications:

• You must qualify for the position of associate professor or senior lecturer in psychology, according to the requirements stated in Regulations to the Universities and University Colleges Act.
• You must have good written and oral communication skills in Norwegian/Scandinavian and English. Norwegian language skills of at least level B2 are required for employment, in accordance with the Regulations to the Universities and University Colleges Act.

Experience competence:

It is desirable to have

• expertise in the fields of environmental psychology, clinical psychology, biological psychology and/or psychological research methods.
• experience with the use of varied teaching methods and digital tools in teaching.
  

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:

• You work well in teams, have good communication skills and contribute to a positive working environment.
• You show enthusiasm for teaching and supervising students, and have the ability to adapt teaching to their needs and level.
• You actively participate in the department's research and development (R&D) work and engage professionally and socially to strengthen the community.
• You organize teaching and research tasks well, and take the initiative for improvements and professional development.
  

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 in 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 performed 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/ 1198 senior lecturer in accordance with the Norwegian National 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 10 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 evaluated by an expert committee.

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

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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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