Handelshøyskolen BI er en internasjonal handelshøyskole i verdensklasse. Med over 20.000 studenter, 1000 ansatte og 300.000 alumni, er BI også regnet som en av de største og mest innflytelsesrike handelshøyskolene i Europa. BI tilbyr en variert og omfattende portefølje av bachelor-, master-, PhD-, og videreutdanningsprogrammer og kurs. Våre ulike partnerskap og samarbeid med ledende norske og internasjonale selskaper, organisasjoner og institusjoner bidrar til å heve kvaliteten på vårt utdanningstilbud. BIs Strategi 2030 har definert tydelige mål for å sikre at skolen leverer kunnskap som forandrer gjennom førsteklasses forskning og enestående læringsopplevelser. Vi gir virksomheter kunnskapen de trenger for å lykkes og mennesker muligheten til å bygge meningsfylte karrierer.
Lecturer in Economics.
Bl Norwegian Business School invites applications a six-month temporary position as Lecturer in economics at the Department of Economics. Due to a high teaching demand, it is desirable for the successful candidate to start in August 2026.
We are looking for an economist capable of teaching a wide range of courses in economics. Bl offers research-based teaching, so holding a PhD is considered a plus.
Job description
Through its academic work, Bl has an ambition to make its mark in the international research community while at the same time developing our students' academic competence and skills. Relevance and impact on practice will be ensured through extensive contact with business and industry. Teaching must be based on the cutting edge of research, show practical relevance for working life and develop both academic competence and skills in the students.
This temporary position (6-month position) is intended to cover temporary teaching needs, primariy within the BBA program. In addition to this, there will be a need for supervision, assignment sessions and traditional TA sessions on our master courses etc.
Our faculty is expected to provide teaching and supervision of a high academic and pedagogical quality and is expected to continuously develop their teaching skills, e.g. by making use of new technology, new ways of learning and new forms of assessment. We have focus on quality and competence development and pedagogical activities should be continuously documented, supporting the process for further academic career development to all positions.
Qualification Requirements
Pedagogical positions
Minimum academically relevant master's degree (5 years). We welcome candidates with a doctoral degree
Relevant practical-pedagogical competence based on education or through teaching and guidance
Other assessment criteria
Language skills; English written and oral
Good communication skills
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 modem 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.
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.
Supportive professional environment.
Application procedure
Qualifications will be evaluated according to the usual rutes for academic positions at universities and specialized university institutions, as well as Bl 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 eventually publication list
Certificate from the highest degree obtained
Scientific works and pedagogical dissemination articles (up to 15 works)
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. Bl Norwegian Business School is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified applicants may be called in for an interview, trial lecture or seminar presentation. Bl 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 Tommy Sveen, Head of Department, telephone 920 62 464, email: tommy.sveen@bi.no, or Kari-Mette Sætersdal, Head of administration, telephone 976 59 483, email: kari-mette.satersdal@bi.no
