About the Position

Innlandet Business School - Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences (HHS) is the largest faculty at the University of Innlandet, with a total of approximately 6,000 students and 270 employees, and campuses in Lillehammer and Rena, in addition to the CREDS research center in Kongsvinger. Our newly established Department of Economics and Data Analysis has one open full-time (100%) position in accounting, with the primary work location in Lillehammer.

The Department of Economics and Data Analysis has approximately 15 full-time equivalents, is responsible for the Bachelor’s program in Economics and Administration and the Master’s program in Economics and Administration – Business Analytics, and also actively contributes to the faculty’s PhD program INTOP (Innovation in Service Provision in the Public and Private Sectors). The department’s academic community consists of dedicated, collaborative, and inclusive staff, ranging from junior faculty members to experienced professors. We are seeking new faculty members with strong academic credentials who can help deliver practice-oriented instruction to our students and contribute to research activities and external collaboration within the field.

Responsibilities and Duties

Responsibilities and duties for the position of Associate Professor:

• High-quality research in accounting, financial management, or related fields.
• Teaching and course development in accounting, financial management, and related fields at the bachelor’s and master’s levels, including advising students at the bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD levels.
• Be an active contributor to the further development of Innlandet Business School’s teaching and research environment within the field, including taking an active role in quality assurance efforts.
• Contribute to externally funded research and be active in grant acquisition efforts, including interdisciplinary projects relevant to the department’s profile.
• Contribute to increased collaboration and interaction with relevant industry partners, public sector entities, organizations, and other external stakeholders.
• Contribute to administrative tasks and joint activities together with colleagues and students at the department and the faculty.

Responsibilities and duties in the position of Senior Lecturer/University Lecturer:

• Same as for Associate Professor, but with a greater focus and scope directed toward teaching, student advising, and course and program development.

As an academic staff member at INN, you are expected to take an active role in academic, collegial, and outreach work, as well as to build networks within your field to promote relevance and collaboration. 

Other duties may be assigned to the position as needed.

Qualifications

Formal qualifications:

• You must qualify for the position of associate professor/senior lecturer/university lecturer in accounting in accordance with the requirements set forth in Regulations to the University and College Act.
• Very good written and oral communication skills in a Norwegian/Scandinavian language (Norwegian, Swedish, or Danish) in accordance with the requirements set forth in the regulations to the University and College Act.

For the position of associate professor, the following additional requirements apply:

• Documented and extensive experience with research activities and academic development work
  in the field of accounting, financial management, or related fields that are
  relevant to the department’s profile. Teaching and advising experience in the field
  from a university or university college.

For all positions, the following are desirable:

• In-depth knowledge of Norwegian accounting regulations, generally accepted accounting principles, and key
  development trends.
• Good knowledge of IFRS, as well as the current status and trends in the field of sustainability reporting.
• Good knowledge of tax and excise legislation.

For the position of Senior Lecturer/University Lecturer, the following are also desirable:

• Teaching experience in the field of economics/business administration at a university or
  college.

Pedagogical competence:
Documented practical pedagogical training and experience in teaching and advising at the university and college level, cf. Regulations to the University and College Act. Applicants who cannot document pedagogical competence at the time of hire are required to complete the university’s course in pedagogy or an equivalent program within two years of hire. 

Personal Qualities:

• Willingness to collaborate and the ability to view one’s contribution as part of a comprehensive offering to students and the academic community.
• Actively present and engaged in the development of the campus.
• Ambitious attitude and ability to follow through in order to achieve excellent teaching and research results.
• Committed to the continuous improvement and development of one’s own teaching and research.
• Outgoing and able to help build external networks, as well as an interest in contributing to
  public debate within the academic field.

For more information on the formal qualification requirements, see the regulations for the Universityand College Act and INN’s clarification of the pedagogical competency requirements and documentation format for hiring and promotion in teaching and research positions. 

The assessment of which candidate is best qualified is based on a comprehensive evaluation of education, experience, personal suitability, and other qualification requirements as stated in the job posting, in addition to the candidate’s motivation for the position.Career stage is taken into account when evaluating qualifications.

Given that the field of accounting is governed by legislation specific to Norway, proficiency in Norwegian will be emphasized. The faculty at the institute is characterized by a close-knit work community that meets in person at work every day, a practice that the successful candidate is also expected to follow.

The position and its 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, upon review of their application and attachments, are found to be in conflict with the criteria of the aforementioned Act, will not be eligible for the position. The necessary clearances must be maintained throughout the entire employment relationship.

We offer

• an exciting and challenging job at a university in development.
• salary in position code 1011 associate professor / 1198 senior lecturer / 1009 university lecturer according to the State Salary Scale.  
• membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, which includes, among other things, good pension and insurance plans.

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

Apply for the position

Applications and resumes are submitted electronically via “Apply for the position.”

The application must include:

• cover letter
• detailed resume with an overview of education, work experience, teaching experience, administrative experience, business development, coordination experience, and other relevant activities
• certified copies of diplomas and certificates
• documentation of teaching qualifications in a systematic, comprehensive presentation, including an overview of formal teacher training and teaching practice, including experience as a supervisor. In addition to any experience with academic quality assurance, the development of teaching materials, course syllabi, etc.
• Additionally, please include a reflection of up to one page on the applicant’s fundamental pedagogical philosophy and personal pedagogical development
• Additionally, please provide an overview of your experience and thoughts regarding the use of digital platforms in teaching.
• List of publications
• Up to 15 works must be attached as appendices for evaluation

In order for your application to be considered, the documents must be submitted as electronic attachments to the application. Eligible applications will be reviewed by an expert committee.

Eligible candidates will be invited to an interview and an assessment of their practical teaching skills.

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

Information about you may be made public even if you have requested not to be included on the list of applicants. If your request is not granted, you will be notified. 

For more information about the position, contact Department Chair Per Olav Lund, phone: +47 97 67 07 11, email: per.lund@inn.no

Diversity and Affirmative Action

INN believes that inclusion and diversity are strengths. We seek employees with diverse skills, academic backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives to help us solve problems even more effectively. We will make reasonable accommodations for employees who need them. Such accommodations may include, for example, assistive technology, adjustments to furniture, or changes to routines, job duties, and work hours. 

If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, gaps in their résumés, or an immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these groups to an interview. To be considered as an applicant in these groups—that is, to receive positive special treatment in this way—applicants must meet certain requirements. You can read more on the employer portal.

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