About the position

The Department of Special Needs Education aims to further develop its strong research- and teaching environment within the subject area of speech, language and communication sciences related to special needs education. The position aims to strengthen our research and teaching within the area of developmental and acquired speech-, language- and communication disorders (logopedi), including socio-pragmatic communication disorders, fluency disorders and voice disorders. Currently, the department offers a bachelor’s (BA) degree in special needs education and five special education majors at the Master’s level; Speech and Language therapy, Hearing, language and communication, Specific learning difficulties, Psychosocial difficulties and Developmental disabilities, in addition to an international Master's program (Master in Special Needs Education).

Job description

The successful candidate is expected to teach, initiate and lead research projects, supervise bachelor-, master- and PhD candidates, and participate in examination work at all levels. The teaching will span a broad spectrum of speech, language and communication disorders in a lifelong perspective. The department’s lab, Oslo Special Education and Learning Lab (Oslo SpELL) offers an excellent possibility to incorporate research, innovation and student activities into a clinical context.

It is expected that the successful candidate will participate actively in relevant research groups at the faculty and to carry out administrative duties in accordance with the needs of the Department of Special Needs Education.

The position involves 47 % teaching, 47 % research, and 6 % administration.

The main duties of the position are:

• Promotion of the subject area through research, publication of academic work (nationally and internationally), and participation in national and international networks
• Participation in teaching, the planning and development of study programs, supervision and examinations, as well as related tasks at any program level
• Research dissemination targeted at both professional actors and the general public
• Administrative tasks in accordance with the applicable provisions
• Active participation in attracting research funding from external sources

Qualification requirements

• A doctoral degree or equivalent qualifications within the subject area of speech, language and communication
• Clinical or working experience with children, adolescents, and/or adults with speech-, language, or communication disorders
• Documented basic university pedagogical competence. This requirement may be waived in special cases, but must then be met within two years from appointment. Appointment procedures, regulations on the requirements for basic teaching competence and a guide for applicants can be found on this web page.
• Documentation of qualifications in dissemination, management and administration will count positively
• Experience with open and reproducible science practices is an advantage
• Good communication skills in both written and oral English and Norwegian (or another Scandinavian language) are a prerequisite for performing all the tasks associated with the position. The Department’s working-language is Norwegian. Applicants who do not master a Scandinavian language at the time of appointment will be given a deadline of two years to learn Norwegian to a proficient level to conduct teaching and examination tasks.

The criteria that will be emphasized in the assessment of candidates are academic, professional and pedagogical qualifications, leadership and administrative qualifications as well as personal qualifications and communications skills. The candidate’s research activity, motivation and interest in special needs education are essential in the consideration of applicants.

Personal skills

• Commitment to the field of special needs education in general and the focus area of speech, language and communication in particular
• Collaboration skills and teamwork attitude
• Personal suitability and motivation for the position

We offer

• Salary from NOK 615 800 to NOK 715 900 per annum depending on competencies, in the position of Associate Professor (position code 1011)
• 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 Associate Professor will have the opportunity to apply for promotion to a position as Professor at a later date.

How to apply

The application must include:

• Application 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: Applicants are requested to submit up to 10 academic works/publications and a brief account of their scientific contribution and, in case of co-authorship, a description of the candidate’s contribution to the publication
• Documentation of other relevant qualifications that you wish to be taken into account in the assessment
• Educational portfolio of 3-6 pages documenting educational competence and experience, including a reflection note in which your own practice and learning vision is anchored in the SoTL criteria (focus on student learning, development over time, a research approach and a collegial attitude and practice. For guidance, see this page)
• Description of qualifications in dissemination, management and administration
• PhD Diploma
• List of reference persons: 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number)

Application with attachments must be submitted via our online recruitment system. Please note that all documentation should be in English.

In the ranking of competent applicants, the whole range of qualifications will be considered, including the applicant’s ability to communicate and personal suitability. Emphasis will also be placed on the applicant’s experience and ability to attract research funding from external sources.

Interviews and trial lecture will form part of the appointment process. The entire breadth of qualifications will be assessed in ranking competent applicants.

Formal regulations

Please refer to the Rules for Appointments to Professorships and Associate Professorships at the University of Oslo, the Guide for Applicants and Members of the Assessment Committee and Rules for practicing the requirement for basic pedagogical competence at the University of Oslo.

Pursuant to section 25(2) of the Freedom of Information Act, information concerning the applicant may be made public, even if the applicant has requested not to appear on the list of applicants.

The University of Oslo has a transfer agreement with all employees that is intended to secure the rights to all research results etc.

Inclusion and diversity are a strength. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition. We also want to have employees with diverse expertise, combinations of subjects, life experience and perspectives. We will make adjustments for employees who require this.

If there are qualified applicants with special needs, gaps in their CVs or immigrant backgrounds, we will invite at least one applicant in each of these groups to an interview.

Contactinformation

• Associate Professor Melanie Kirmess
• Head of Department/Professor Ona Bø Wie

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