About the Position

Would you like to help train tomorrow’s social care workers? We currently have two full-time (100%) positions available in our Department of Social Care at the Lillehammer campus. We are looking for two enthusiastic university lecturers who can contribute to our bachelor’s program in social care, which is a knowledge-based and practice-oriented professional education program in health and social sciences.

The Social Care program at Inland Norway University (INN) aims to educate “tomorrow’s social care professionals” with a competency profile that aligns with the needs of the field. We offer a highly practice-oriented program in which students and faculty engage service users, service providers, and the professional field in active collaboration. We emphasize training socially reflective social care workers who are skilled in building relationships and taking action, and we equip students with knowledge and expertise across the full spectrum of social care, health, and social work fields.

The Division of Social Care is one of three divisions within the Department of Social Sciences and Counseling. The department offers three bachelor’s programs in child welfare, social work, and social care, as well as two master’s programs in interdisciplinary work with children, youth, and families and a master’s program in career counseling. In addition, a range of individual courses, one-year programs, and continuing education and professional development programs are offered in the fields of social work and counseling.

Responsibilities and Duties

The Section for Social Care has three student cohorts—one full-time and two part-time—at the Lillehammer and Kongsvinger campuses. The programs are characterized by practice-oriented teaching, skills training, and close collaboration with the professional field. As a university lecturer, you will plan and conduct student-centered teaching activities, including seminars and skills training, as well as supervise and follow up with students during their field placements. You will help further develop strong collaborative relationships and networks with the professional field, students, and external stakeholders, and you will actively participate in projects that strengthen academic development efforts relevant to the program. You should expect some travel. The positions also entail academic and administrative responsibilities for courses.

Qualifications

Formal Qualifications:

• You must be qualified for a position as a university lecturer in health and/or social sciences in accordance with the requirements set forth in Regulations to the University and College Act. 
• 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.

In addition to the formal qualifications, we are seeking two different profiles for the two positions—both positions require a Class B driver’s license.

Position 1: Social Sciences Profile

It is desirable that you have experience and expertise related to social science perspectives on welfare services, including:

• up-to-date experience and expertise in the field of social care or social work, and particularly experience from the municipal sector. 
• experience in public policy, management, and organization of welfare services, for example as a manager, coordinator, or case worker
• insight into relevant laws and regulations and their significance for the practice of social care nursing
• knowledge and experience in using student-centered learning and assessment methods within relevant subject areas

Position 2: Social Care Worker/Nursing Profile

Authorization as a healthcare professional is required, for example as a social care nurse, registered nurse, occupational therapist, or similar.

It is also desirable that you have:

• up-to-date experience and expertise in the field of social care nursing, and particularly experience from the municipal sector. 
• experience working with health care/habilitation/rehabilitation within health and social care services and/or educational institutions
• expertise in working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or other functional impairments
• Insight into relevant laws and regulations
• Knowledge and experience in using student-centered learning and assessment methods within relevant subject areas.

Pedagogical expertise:
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:

• Initiative, ability, and willingness to further develop the program and the academic community
• Flexibility and a high work capacity
• Strong ability to motivate and inspire students, colleagues, and partners
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Open to new tasks
• Ability to work independently, in a structured and goal-oriented manner

For more information on the formal qualification requirements, see Regulations to the University and College 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 governing 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 of the aforementioned Act, cannot be appointed to the position. The necessary approvals must be maintained throughout the entire employment relationship.

We offer

• an exciting and challenging job at a university in development
• salary in position code 1009, university lecturer, according to the State Salary Regulations
• membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, including, 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.” Be sure to clearly state which position you are applying for.

Your 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, teaching practice, and supervisory experience. In addition to any experience with academic quality improvement, 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

For your application to be considered, the documents must be submitted as electronic attachments to the application. Eligible applications will be evaluated 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.

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 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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