About the position

Are you interested in the place of pedagogy in society and like to communicate and meet students? At the Faculty of Teacher Education and Pedagogy, Department of Education in Lillehammer, from 01.08.2026, 1 temporary position in 100% position from 01.08.26 to 31.08.27 and 1 temporary position in 50% position from 01.08.26 to 31.08.27 as senior lecturer in pedagogy / special education.

We are looking for employees who will work with teaching, supervision, grading and development of our studies. Here you will be part of a good academic community with a strong commitment to quality, and contribute to promoting a good working and learning environment.

We want to recruit employees who deliver high-quality teaching, who build bridges between educational theory and practice, and who equip students with critical reflection skills for their future professional lives. In particular, we are looking for people with the interest and ability to contribute to the development of the department's study portfolio in the areas of special education, guidance pedagogy, media pedagogy, education and philosophy of science

The Department of Education currently has approx. 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 degree programs and master's degree 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
• Performance of academic-administrative tasks
• Externally funded assignments
• Active participation in the development of the department's and the faculty's study profile
• Development work

Other tasks can be added to the position as needed.

Qualifications

Formal competence:

• You must qualify for the position of Senior Lecturer in Education in accordance with the requirements set out in the Regulations to the Universities and University Colleges Act.
• Education at master's degree level in pedagogy, special education, educational science or other master's degree relevant to the department's subject areas.
• 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 university and university college sector
• Experience from research or development work in education or other relevant social science disciplines
• It is desirable that the person hired has the competence, interest and aptitude to contribute to developing the department's study portfolio, especially in two or more of the areas: education, philosophy of science, pedagogical use of technology in learning, special education theory and guidance pedagogy.

Pedagogical competence:
Documented practical pedagogical education and experience from teaching and supervision at university and college level, cf. Regulations to the Universities and Colleges Act.

Personal qualities:

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

• have the ability to communicate academic 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 1009 senior lecturer in accordance with the Government's pay 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.
• any list of publications

For your application to be considered, the documents must be submitted 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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