BI Norwegian Business School is ranked as Norway’s #1 business school and one of the best in Europe. With more than 20.000 students, 1000 employees and 300.000 alumni, it is also one of the largest and most influential business schools in Europe. BI is considered the main provider of business education in Norway, offering a diverse and comprehensive portfolio of bachelor’s, master’s, PhD and executive study programmes and courses. Our different partnerships and collaborations with leading Norwegian and international companies, organisations and institutions further enhance the quality of our study programmes. Towards 2030, BI aims to deliver knowledge that truly makes a difference through world-class research and outstanding learning experiences, giving businesses the knowledge to succeed and people the opportunity to build meaningful careers.

BI Norwegian Business School invites applications for the position of Lecturer / Senior lecturer at the Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship. There are 2 positions available. The Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at BI Norwegian Business School focuses on the academic fields of strategy, international business, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The Department is academically and practically relevant through high quality research and active collaboration with business and society. Key research topics include business models, technological innovation and digitalization, international strategy and organization, entrepreneurship, alliances, networks, acquisitions, health innovations, knowledge-based strategy, strategy processes, and clusters / institutional frameworks. Teaching is based on cutting edge research, demonstrating practical relevance, and developing students’ academic competence and skills. The Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship has 58 faculty represented at all Campuses. 45% of the faculty are international, and the percentage of female faculty members is 45%.

Job description

The Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship wishes to expand the faculty related to teaching in strategy and entrepreneurship at Campus Oslo. The persons hired will be expected to actively contribute to BI's new flagship course “Doing Sustainable Business”, a capstone course delivered to all bachelor students in their final semester. The new hires will be expected to actively contribute to BI's programs at BI campuses and will be working closely with Faculty at the Department. Expectations and obligations Our faculty is expected to provide teaching and supervision of a high academic and pedagogical quality as well as continuously develop their teaching skills, e.g. by making use of new technology, new ways of learning, case-based teaching, and new forms of assessment. We focus strongly on quality and competence development. Pedagogical activities should be continuously documented, supporting the process for further academic career development. As a lecturer / senior lecturer in a teaching position you have a duty to stay professionally up to date. We prefer applicants who have ambitions and plans for development in an educational career.

Qualification Requirements 

Pedagogical positions

• Academically relevant master's degree (5 years) or PhD.
• Relevant professional practice from society or business.
• Relevant practical-pedagogical competence based on education or through teaching and supervision
• Applicants for the position of senior lecturer preferably have research expertise and we welcome applicants with a doctoral degree

Other assessment criteria

Language skills; Norwegian language skills count positively. Faculty appointments and promotions approved after 1. August 2025 will have Norwegian language requirements, as stated in the national regulations. All pedagogical and research positions must document language proficiency in Norwegian at minimum B2 level or be subject to acquiring the level within 3 years of the appointment.

Good communication skills

Previous experience with teaching, case-teaching and supervision is preferable

Visibility within the international and national academic community is desirable, for instance:

• Papers in top international conferences, and well-recognized journals/outlets within the relevant discipline/area
• Visibility in the academic arena or other relevant arenas important for the discipline

The following qualifications will be also considered in the assessment of the applicants:

• Documented experience with interactive and process-oriented teaching methods.
• Knowledge of and interest in modern pedagogical approaches, as well as the development of study programs, will be appreciated.
• Weight will also be given to experience from public sector, business and/or the public sector, including R&D work, research dissemination and research-based advisory services.
• International work experience in the field of economics and business administration is valued

According to governmental provisions BI has decided on requirements concerning the educational qualifications of permanently employed academic staff. As a minimum such qualifications shall meet the learning outcome of BI ‘s pedagogical basic qualification courses or equivalent at all times. This specific competence may be obtained within two years after commencing the position.

What we can offer The position normally offers membership in BIs collective pension scheme.

• A good working environment at one of Scandinavia's leading business schools.
• Good research support and publication remuneration.
• Supportive professional environment.
• Strong focus on professional career development.
• Relocation services for you and your family when applicable

Application procedure

Qualifications will be evaluated according to the usual rules for academic positions at universities and specialized university institutions, as well as BI’s provisions for appointment and promotion.

Candidates interested in this position must submit their application electronically through the “Send application” button, and upload the following documents:

• Cover letter
• CV and publication list
• Certificate from the highest degree obtained
• Scientific works and pedagogical dissemination articles (up to 15 works)
• Documentation showing pedagogical qualifications
• Other documentation that may be important for assessing the level of competence

Work may not be submitted after the deadline.

Women are encouraged to apply. BI Norwegian Business School is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants may be called in for an interview, trial lecture, or seminar presentation. BI Norwegian Business School reserves the right not to appoint applicants who are academically qualified if they are found not to satisfy other explicit requirements with respect to pedagogical skills, teaching experience, work experience in (or in cooperation with) the business sector, or inter-personal skills.

Further information

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting Birgitte Grøgaard, Head of Department, +47 46410535 birgitte.grogaard@bi.no.

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Contacts:

• Birgitte Grøgaard, Mobile: +47 46410535