About the Position

The Department of Social Work and Counseling, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, is currently seeking to fill a permanent, full-time (100%) position as professor, associate professor, or senior lecturer in career counseling.

The section is part of the Department of Social Sciences and Counseling and offers a master’s degree in career counseling, as well as continuing education and professional development programs in counseling and career counseling. The academic community at the section consists of faculty members with expertise in counseling, career counseling, pedagogy, labor market inclusion, and professional practice. They form an active and development-oriented academic community characterized by collaboration, professional commitment, and close ties to the field. Emphasis is placed on collegial support, knowledge sharing, and the development of flexible and work-relevant educational programs.

Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences has one of Norway’s leading academic environments in the fields of counseling and career guidance. The department collaborates closely with public and private actors in education, the workforce, NAV, and career centers. The position offers the opportunity to influence the development of a socially relevant field of study that is growing in importance both nationally and internationally. The position is based at the Lillehammer campus.

Responsibilities and Duties

In this position, you will contribute to the development and implementation of educational programs in counseling and career counseling. Together, we will train qualified career counselors and counselors, develop study programs relevant to the workforce, and strengthen collaboration between us and relevant stakeholders at the national and regional levels.

Responsibilities and duties for the position will include:

• actively contributing to teaching and advising at the master’s level
• course responsibility and curriculum development
• research and academic development
• contributing to national and international professional networks
• contributing to externally funded projects and applications for external funding
• collaborating with professional fields and the workforce
• contributing to the development of flexible and digital teaching methods

Other duties may be assigned to the position as needed.

Qualifications

Formal qualifications:

• You must be qualified for a position as a professor, associate professor, or senior lecturer in social work counseling, career counseling, or another relevant field in accordance with the requirements set forth in Regulations to the University and College Act.
• Emphasis is placed on knowledge of and experience with using student-centered learning and assessment methods within relevant academic fields.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in Norwegian/Scandinavian and English.
• Satisfactory digital competence related to student-related work and current research and development activities.

We would like you to have:

• Experience with teaching and advising in higher education or in the professional field
• Experience with career counseling, NAV, career centers, workforce inclusion, or advisory services
• Experience with group counseling, career counseling, or organizational counseling
• Experience with online teaching and hybrid learning formats

Pedagogical competence:
Documented practical pedagogical training and experience in teaching and supervision 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:

• Actively contribute to academic communities, share knowledge, and build relationships both internally and externally
• Ability to communicate complex subject matter in an engaging and understandable way
• Takes initiative and follows through on tasks without close supervision
• Sees opportunities for professional development, innovation, and new collaborations
• Builds trust and strong relationships with students, colleagues, and partners

For more information on the formal qualification requirements, see Regulations under the Universities and Colleges Act and INN’s clarification of the pedagogical competency requirements and documentation requirements for hiring and promotion to 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.

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, following an evaluation of their application and attachments, are found to be in conflict with the criteria set forth in 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 job at one of Norway’s leading academic environments in the field of counseling and career guidance.
• salary in position code 1013 Professor/1532 Associate Professor/1011 Senior Lecturer/1198 First Lecturer in accordance with the State Salary Regulations.
• Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, including, among other things, good pension and insurance plans.

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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 mentor. In addition to any experience with academic quality development, 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
• an overview of externally funded projects
• a list of publications and up to 15 works must be attached as appendices for evaluation
• Other documents relevant to the position category for which you are applying

In order for your application to be considered, the documents must be attached 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.

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Diversity and Affirmative Action

INN believes that inclusion and diversity are strengths. We seek employees with diverse skills, professional backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives to help us perform our tasks even better. 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 a disability, gaps in their resume, 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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