Oslo Metropolitan University is Norway's third largest university with 23,000 students and over 2,600 employees. We have campuses in central Oslo and at Romerike. OsloMet educates students and conducts research that contributes to the sustainability of the Norwegian welfare state and the metropolitan region.
The Faculty of Technology, Art and Design (TKD) offers higher education and research and development (R&D) activities within technical subjects, arts and design. The Faculty has approximately 4.000 students and 400 staff members and is situated at Pilestredet Campus in downtown Oslo and at Kjeller Campus in Viken.
The Department of Built Environment offers bachelors and master’s degree programs in engineering, in addition to research and development activities. The department has approximately 60 staff members and 850 students.
The Department of Built Environment has a vacancy for a full-time (100%) position in structural engineering. We seek an innovative, creative, and responsible individual who can contribute to teaching, research, and development. The candidate will also collaborate with departmental groups to conduct interdisciplinary activities.
Read more about our research group here.
Your duties and responsibilities will include:
- teaching and supervision at bachelor's, master's, and potentially PhD level in structural mechanics, steel and timber structures, and related subjects
- actively contributing to the continued development of high-quality education in the department
- leading and participating in research initiatives, projects, and collaborations within structural engineering
- promoting partnerships with industry and other academic institutions
- performing academic administrative tasks
- actively contributing to the development of the department and OsloMet as a whole
Qualification Requirements:
- PhD in structural engineering or a closely related field
- Written and oral proficiency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language, and English
- Relevant educational competence
Applicants who do not have adequate proficiency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language, shall be offered Norwegian courses, and must acquire Norwegian skills corresponding to at least level B2 within three years of appointment.
General criteria for appointment to teaching and research positions are set out in the Regulations relating to Appointment and Promotion to Teaching and Research Positions (FOR-2006-02-09-129), cf. transitional rules described in Section 13.2 of the Regulations relating to the Act relating to Universities and University Colleges.
Preference will be given to candidates with:
- teaching and supervision experience, as well as pedagogical skills, at bachelor or master's level
- strong digital competence, including experience with active learning methods and digital teaching and assessment tools
- relevant research and development work experience, including involvement in research networks, externally funded projects, and project acquisition potential
We are looking for someone who:
- has the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- has good communication and collaboration skills with students and colleagues
- contributes positively to the work environment
- is collaborative, innovative, and motivated to build academic communities, fostering innovation in education, research, and development
Personal suitability will be emphasised.
OsloMet assesses pedagogical skills as part of the interview process.
It is important to OsloMet to reflect the diversity of our region, and we welcome all qualified applicants. We actively strive to become an inclusive workplace and accommodate specific needs. Applicants with periods of unemployment, education, or training breaks are encouraged to apply.
We offer:
- engaging professional challenges at Norway's third-largest universityparticipation in research groups and a creative, inspiring academic environment
- excellent opportunities for professional development
- time allocated for profession-related research and development
- comprehensive welfare arrangements and a variety of cultural and sports activities
- loan and pension benefits through the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (Statens pensjonskasse)
The position is remunerated in accordance with the Basic Collective Agreements (Hovedtariffavtalene) for state employees and OsloMet's salary policy in position code 1011 (associate professor), corresponding to NOK 615 700 - 745 000 annually. A pension contribution of 2% is deducted. Higher salary may be considered for exceptionally qualified applicants.
Application process:
Applications must be submitted via our online recruitment system.
Your application will be assessed by an expert committee. The following documents must be uploaded with your application by the deadline:
- Covering letter
- CV
- Complete list of publications
- Up to 10 academic works (full text PDF), including PhD thesis if relevant, and an overview of these
- Documentation of pedagogical experience and activities *
- Contact details for two referees
- Certificates and all pages of educational transcripts
* Applicants should document relevant teaching competence according to OsloMet's Guidelines for assessing educational competence. Applicants lacking basic university pedagogical qualifications must achieve this within two years from appointment. OsloMet provides a course in university pedagogy covering this requirement.
Only applications submitted through our electronic recruitment system with all required documents will be processed. Documents must be in a Scandinavian language or English. Authorised translations and originals may be required at interviews. OsloMet verifies documentation to ensure fair evaluation. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The appointment is governed by the Norwegian Act relating to public employees and relevant legislation on knowledge, technology, and services export.
Further information:
For further details, please contact:
- Head of Deptartment, Yonas Z. Ayele, yonas.ayele@oslomet.no, tel. +47 40983985
- Head of studies, Peter G. Schild, peter.schild@oslomet.no, tel. +47 41511285
OsloMet is a Charter & Code certified institution by the EU Commission holding the right to use the logo HR Excellence in Research (HRS4R). OsloMet is a member of the EURAXESS network supporting a positive work environment for researchers in motion.
OsloMet has signed The Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA). DORA recognizes the need to improve the ways in which the outputs of scholarly research are evaluated.
The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who are seen to be in conflict with the criteria in the latter law will not be considered for the position.
