About the position

Do you have experience from strategic and operational management in knowledge organizations? Are you committed to education, research and development, and do you want to contribute to the further development of the Department of Law, Philosophy and International Studies? Then this may be the position for you. Inland Norway School of Business - Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences is looking for an ambitious and inspiring Head of Department.

The faculty has over 7,000 students and around 300 employees, with campuses in Lillehammer and Rena, in addition to educational offerings at the University College Center in Kongsvinger. Our ambition is to be a driving force in the development of knowledge and society - locally, nationally and internationally - through education, research, dissemination and innovation of high academic quality.

The Department of Law, Philosophy and International Studies currently consists of an academic staff of approximately 35 employees. The department offers bachelor's programs in law, international studies and philosophy, politics and economics, as well as a one-year program in international studies and philosophy. The department also offers continuing education in health law and labor law. The department has had a strong research development in recent years.

The department is represented at the campuses Rena and Lillehammer and some travel between the campuses must be expected.

The head of department has the overall responsibility for the department and reports to the dean. As head of department, you are part of the faculty's management team and, as part of the faculty's management, are responsible for the faculty's activities and development.

The head of department position is a four-year fixed-term position with the possibility of re-employment up to two times (a total of up to 12 years). The position is 100%. Commencement by appointment.

Responsibilities and duties

As Head of Department, you will have overall responsibility for the department's strategic and operational activities. Your main areas of responsibility include:

• Responsibility for the department's academic activities in education, research and development (R&D), as well as externally funded activities.
• Efficient financial and resource management in accordance with established frameworks, objectives and strategic guidelines.
• Personnel responsibility, including employee development and organization of the department.
• Contribute to strengthening study quality and ensuring student participation at department level.
• Contribute to INN's work on gender equality, diversity and a good learning and working environment.
• Strengthen the faculty's strategic initiatives in education, research, competence development and sustainable growth in close collaboration with the faculty's management team.

The position involves close cooperation with the dean's office, the management team and the administration. Other tasks may be added as needed.

Qualifications

You must have:

• Professional qualifications at first position level, primarily within one of the department's subject areas, in accordance with the competence requirements in the Regulations to the Universities and University Colleges Act. The requirement for first-level qualifications may be waived for candidates with particularly relevant management experience. The minimum requirement is a master's degree or equivalent.
• Good written and oral presentation skills in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language, and English.

The following are desirable:

• Management experience from knowledge organizations, and from the management of education and/or research activities
• Experience with personnel management, change management and financial management.
• Insight into national and international development trends in higher education and R&D work.
• Knowledge of digital tools and their importance for education and research.

Personal qualities:

• Ability to exercise both strategic and operational leadership.
• Motivating, inclusive and results-oriented leadership style.
• Good relational skills and ability to build networks and collaborative relationships.
• Initiative with strong implementation skills and ability to prioritize.
• Commitment to creating a good learning and working environment.

The position requires great work capacity, good collaboration skills and the ability to drive development processes and change work.

The assessment of which candidate is best qualified will be a comprehensive assessment of education, experience and personal suitability, in addition to motivation and other qualification requirements as formulated in the text of the advertisement.

The position and associated tasks 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, conflict with the criteria in the latter act, will not be able to take up the position at the University of Inland Norway. Necessary approvals must be maintained throughout the employment relationship.

We offer

• an exciting management position in a dynamic and development-oriented organization.
• opportunity to influence and further develop a department with great academic breadth and strategic importance.
• salary in the position of 1475 head of department according to competence and experience.
• membership in Statens pensjonskasse, including good pension and insurance schemes.
• good working conditions.

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

Applying for the position

Applications and attachments are submitted electronically via "Apply for the position".

The application must contain:

• Letter of application
• CV with an overview of education, experience and other skills
• Copy of diplomas and certificates
• Other attachments that are considered relevant to the application

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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 on the employer portal.

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