Job description

A permanent position is available at the Department of Education for an Associate Professor in Educational Psychology. We are seeking applicants with a research interest in the conditions that support socio-emotional development in children and youth, and how this is related to learning and well-being inside and/or outside of educational settings. We welcome applicants who are motivated to apply this knowledge to develop the field of educational and psychological counseling (broadly defined). In our assessment of applicants we will also emphasize experience and competency in quantitative methodology related to longitudinal and/or experimental designs.

The successful candidate is expected to strengthen research in Educational Psychology and contribute to one of the Faculty of Educational Sciences’ research groups.

The successful candidate is also expected to actively participate in the collective development of our education programs and teach at the bachelor- and master-level programs in Educational Psychology.

Main Duties:

• Contribution to the development of research and study programs in Educational Psychology
• Contribution to one of the faculty’s research groups
• Participation in national and international research networks
• Participation in planning, teaching, coaching and supervision in the bachelor and master levels courses within Educational Psychology
• Research dissemination
• External fund raising
• Administrative tasks

Qualification requirements

• PhD in Educational Psychology or equivalent relevant academic qualifications
• Documented research competence on the conditions that support socio-emotional development in children and youth, and how this is related to learning and well-being inside and/or outside of educational settings
• Documented scientific competence as Associate Professor relevant for the announced position
• Experience and interest in the development of the field of Educational Psychology
• Documented knowledge of and familiarity with the Norwegian and Scandinavian educational systems and/or counseling services for children and families
• Competency in quantitative methodology
• Commitment to teaching
• Proficiency in Norwegian or one of the other Scandinavian languages (Swedish or Danish)
• Proficiency in English, spoken and written
• Personal suitability and motivation
• The criteria that will be considered are the applicant’s academic, professional, and pedagogical qualifications, plus personal qualifications including Scandinavian language (Norwegian, Swedish, or Danish) and English proficiency.
• In the ranking of applicants, the whole range of qualifications will be considered and assessed, including communication skills and personal suitability for the position.

We offer

• Salary NOK 583 900 - 691 400 annually depending on qualifications in position as Associate Professor (position code 1011
• A professionally stimulating working environment
• Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement, in addition to Oslo’s family-friendly environment with its rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities
• The opportunity to apply for promotion to full professorship at a later stage only pertains to employment as Associate Professor

How to apply

The application must include:

• A cover letter (statement of motivation, summarizing scientific work and research interest)
• CV (complete list of education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience, project acquisition and coordination experience, and other qualifying activities)
• A complete list of publications
• Academic works (i.e. up to 10 publications)
• PhD Diploma
• List of reference persons: 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number)

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system. Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language).

Interviews will be part of the appointment process along with a trial lecture.

Formal regulations

The successful candidate who at the time of appointment cannot document basic teaching qualifications will be required to obtain such qualifications within a two-year period.

The successful candidate must demonstrate mastery of both English and one of the Scandinavian languages as working languages. If an appointee is not fluent in a Scandinavian language, the appointee will be expected within a two-year period to learn sufficient Norwegian to be able to participate actively in all functions the position may involve.

Please see the rules for Appointments to Professorships and Associate Professorships and Rules for the assessment and weighting of pedagogical competence.

According to the Norwegian Freedom of Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results etc.

The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.

Contactinformation

• Professor Veslemøy Rydland, phone number: +47 22844776
• Head of Department Professor Ola Erstad, phone number: +47 22855216

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