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.
About the position
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 Akershus.
The Department of Built Environment (Department of Built Environment - OsloMet) offers two bachelor's studies and three master's studies in civil engineering, energy and indoor environment, transport and urban planning and has research and development activities in the subject areas of the studies. The department is strengthening its portfolio and academic environment in transport infrastructure.
There is vacancy for a 100% permanent position at the department for an Associate Professor in Transport Infrastructure Engineering. We are looking for an innovative, creative and responsible candidate who will lead and teach courses in predictive maintenance, smart transport infrastructure, and railway engineering. Further, the candidate will contribute to supervision and development at bachelor, master and PhD level within this area.
Your main duties and areas of responsibility will be to
- teach and supervise at the bachelor’s, master’s and where relevant, PhD level, as well as continuing education
- providing follow-up for students in practical training
- maintaining and developing collaboration with the professional field
- teach predictive maintenance, smart transport infrastructure, railway engineering, and related subjects
- perform academic administrative tasks
- actively contribute to the development of the department and to OsloMet as a whole
- disseminating research results to academic communities and to society at large
- taking a leading role in developing large-scale research projects and applications for external funding in collaboration with colleagues
- take the initiative to and further develop research collaborations with national and international partners
Qualification requirements
- A Ph.D. in the field of civil engineering, structural engineering, transport engineering, or equivalent competence documented through scientific or artistic work of the same scope and quality.
- Proven academic track record in research activities with dissemination or publication in one or several of the following areas: predictive maintenance of transport infrastructure, infrastructure diagnostics, smart infrastructure systems, railway engineering, and closely related fields.
- Educational competence in accordance with OsloMet’s guidelines:(Guidelines - educational competence)
- Written and oral proficiency in Norwegian, Swedish or Danish (minimum level B2), and English (Language requirements for employees at OsloMet)
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 the Act relating to Universities and University Colleges.
It will be an advantage if you have
- experience with research networks and externally financed projects
- potential for project acquisition
- a track record of acquiring external research funding
- experience in teaching and supervision at the bachelor’s and master’s levels
- strong digital competence, including experience with online learning and digital assessment tools
- experience with student-active learning approaches
Personal qualities
- strong ability to follow through on tasks and projects
- high motivation and commitment to the academic and research field
- excellent communication and collaboration skills with students and colleagues
- ability to think innovatively and contribute to development and improvement
Emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.
OsloMet will test the candidates’ educational qualifications in connection with interviews.
It is important for OsloMet to reflect the population of our region, and all qualified candidates are welcome to apply. We make active endeavors to further develop OsloMet as an inclusive workplace and to make adaptations to the workplace where required. You are also welcome to apply for a position with us if you have had periods where you have not been in employment, education or training.
We offer
- Engaging professional opportunities at Norway’s third largest university
- Participation in research groups and a creative and inspiring academic community
- Opportunities for academic development
- Dedicated time for research and development work
- Loan and pension benefits with the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
- A workplace in the center of Oslo
- Good welfare schemes and a wide range of sports and cultural offers
The salary for the position is in accordance with the Basic Collective Agreement for state employees and OsloMet’s pay policy for Associate Professor in code 1011 (førsteamanuensis), corresponding to 720 000 – 920 000 NOK per year. A higher salary may be considered for particularly well-qualified applicants. From the salary, 2% will be deducted in pension contributions for the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK).
Application Process and Expert Committee
If you wish to apply for the position, you must do so through our recruitment system.An expert committee will conduct the assessment of relevant applications. Before the application documents are sent to the expert committee, all applications will be reviewed by the faculty. Applications from unqualified candidates will not be forwarded to the expert committee for assessment. If the number of applications requires it, an internal screening committee at OsloMet will carry out an initial selection of candidates. The selected applicants will then be assessed by the expert committee.
Please upload the following documents by the application deadline:
- Application letter
- CV, letters of recommendations, and all pages of certificates/diplomas. Foreign education should be pre-approved, and a letter of approval must be attached. Information is available via the following link: Recognition of foreign education - to work in Norway | HK-dir
- A complete list of publications
- Up to 10 scholarly works and with an overview, including Ph.D.-dissertation if relevant
- Teaching portfolio documenting educational competence
- Preferably two references with contact information
We only consider applications submitted through our electronic recruitment system, and all documents must be uploaded for your application to be considered. The documents must be in a Scandinavian language or English. Translations must be authorized, and you will be asked to present originals if you are invited for an interview. OsloMet verifies documents to give candidates a proper evaluation and ensure fair competition. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For relevant positions, OsloMet conducts background checks of applicants in cooperation with an external provider, in order to verify information contained in available documents. Background checks are always carried out with the candidate’s consent, and employment in these positions is conditional upon an approved background check. Relevant applicants will receive further information about this.
Other information
OsloMet holds the EU certification HR Center of Excellence for Charter & Code supporting researchers in career development, mobility and employee rights.
OsloMet has signed The Declaration on Research Assessment. 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.
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About us
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.
For over 200 years, OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University has contributed to building knowledge and competence for the Norwegian welfare society. Today, OsloMet is a modern and urban university known for its large and robust academic environments in teacher education, health and social sciences, social research, design, and technology.
