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 Art, Design and Drama (EST) is developing rapidly and is facing exciting changes in the next few years. The department has approximately 900 students and 58 employees. We offer study programmes at bachelor's and master's level in design, arts and crafts, drama and theatre communication, art dissemination, and fashion and production. In addition, we have a new PhD program: Innovation for sustainability, and number of further education programmes and practical pedagogical programmes in design, arts and crafts and drama and theatre communication. Most of the study programmes have an element of outreach practical training as an integral part. The department has four research groups and a high level of activity in external activities. This is affiliated with the department's unit for lifelong learning
The Faculty of Technology, Art and Design, Department of Art, Design & Drama, has a permanent (60%) position available as Associate Professor or Senior Lecturer in Performing Arts.
The position is connected to teaching in drama and theater subjects, with a focus on puppet theater, as well as drama pedagogy. The position involves teaching and supervising students in the Bachelor of Drama and Theater Communication, the Master of Aesthetic Practices in Society, practical-pedagogical education (PPU), as well as various elective subjects and continuing and further education programs at the department. The position may involve program and subject coordination.
The Bachelor of Drama and Theater Communication at OsloMet combines theater and drama pedagogy. The program provides both practical and theoretical skills in theater and communication and includes practical experience with children and young people in various learning and communication contexts.
The Faculty of Technology, Art and Design has a focus on artistic development work, research, and innovation, and several research groups are active at the Department of Art, Design and Drama. It is expected that the successful applicant will participate in research and professional development projects. Other responsibilities may include participation in, or leadership of, degree program development processes and teaching activities, along with fostering and maintaining collaborations with relevant stakeholders in the field of practice.
This position also involves contributing to the development of future internally and externally funded projects, as well as collaboration with partners from various sectors. Other tasks at the faculty may be assigned.
Read more about our research groups here.
Your work tasks and areas of responsibility will be to
- teach and supervise students in various study programs
- contribute to the development of teaching and the program portfolio at the institute
- perform academic-administrative tasks
- follow up students in work placements
- develop and disseminate knowledge and competence through participation in various research and development projects
- participate in research activities, strategic development projects and externally funded projects
Qualification requirements for the position
- Written and oral proficiency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language, and English
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.
For the position of Associate Professor
- doctoral degree in a relevant field, or competence at an equivalent level documented either through research outputs or artistic work of equivalent scope and quality
For the position of Senior Lecturer
- documented extensive research and development work corresponding in quality and scope to the workload and level of a doctoral thesis within a relevant field
or
- documentation of extensive artistic development work equivalent in quality and scope to a doctoral dissertation in a relevant field is required
And
- special qualifications in teaching or other pedagogical activities will be an advantage
and
- documented relevant practical-pedagogical competence based on education or teaching and supervision
As an applicant, you must document relevant educational competence in accordance with OsloMet's Guidelines for the Assessment of Educational Competence.
Upon employment, a successful applicant who cannot document such university pedagogical basic competence must acquire this competence within a two-year period. OsloMet offers a course in university pedagogy (UHPED) that covers this requirement.
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.
Emphasis will be placed on
- teaching experience in performing arts, with a focus on puppet theater and drama pedagogy
- pedagogical abilities and communication skills
- disciplinary didactic experience and reflection
- research outputs and development work that is relevant to the position
- experience in research networks and projects with external funding
- experience with student-active learning methods and competence in digital teaching methods and assessment tools
The successful applicant will demonstrate
- a good ability to communicate and collaborate with students and colleagues
- the ability to listen and be curious about changes
- the ability to think critically about their own field
- the ability to engage actively in socially relevant topics and issues
Personal suitability will be emphasized.
OsloMet may conduct testing of pedagogical qualifications in connection with the interview.
It is important for OsloMet to reflect the population in our region, and we welcome all qualified applicants. We are actively working to further develop as an inclusive workplace and to facilitate the workplace if you need it. If you have periods in your life where you have not been in work, education, or training, you are also welcome to apply with us.
We offer
- engaging work at Norway's third largest university
- participation in a research group and a creative and inspiring professional environment
- opportunities for professional development
- time for profession-related research and development work
- good welfare schemes and a wide range of sports and cultural offers
- loan and pension arrangements with the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
The salary for the position is in accordance with the Basic Collective Agreement for state employees and OsloMets pay policy for Associate Professor in code 1011 or Senior Lecturer in code 1198, corresponding to 620 300 – 745 000 NOK per year. From the salary, 2% will be deducted in pension contributions for the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK). A higher salary may be considered particularly well-qualified applicants.
Application process
To apply for the position, you must apply via our recruitment system.
Your application will be assessed by an expert committee. By the application deadline, you must upload the following documents together with the application:
- application letter
- CV, reference letters, and all pages of certificates/diplomas
- a complete list of publications
- up to 10 scholarly works and with an overview, including Ph.D.-dissertation if relevant
- 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.
Before the application papers are forwarded to the expert committee, all applications may be reviewed by the faculty. Applications from applicants who do not meet the formal qualification requirements will not be forwarded for assessment.
Other information
For more information about the position, contact:
- Head of Studies Alexander Kayiambakis, tel: +47 99 00 79 34
- Head of Department Liv Klakegg Dahlin, tel: +47 99 71 71 99
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.
